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Full-time
Estimated: $69,000 - $88,000 a year
Qualifications
- Recruiting
- Negotiation
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
Full Job Description
General Board of Global Ministries
Atlanta, Georgia
Full Time
To apply, please go to: Sr. Program Associate - Selection and Training (paycomonline.net)
Introduction
Global Ministries connects The United Methodist Church, its people and congregations to partner with others engaged in God’s global work, which takes place in a variety of settings, countries and cultures. Global Ministries works through missionaries and partners in more than 60 countries around the world. Some of our key programs are in the areas of Disaster Response, Global Health, Hunger & Poverty, Water & Sanitation, Education, Migration, Racial & Ethnic Ministries, Creation Care and Mission, Evangelism & Church Growth.
Job Summary
The Senior Program Associate will work collaboratively with the Executive Director and managers of Missionary Service to coordinate and facilitate the recruitment and selection of applicants for all mission service programs – long term missionaries, Global Mission Fellows, and Mission Volunteers. The incumbent 1) assists with the on-boarding process for missionaries and mission volunteers; 2) coordinates training workflow and logistics and 3) collaborates with candidates, trainers and facilitators to ensure Missionary training is managed and executed in a timely and high-quality manner. As a member of Missionary Service team, strives to support the work of the whole unit adhering to the Guiding Principles for Missionary Service and Theology of Mission.
Essential Job Functions
Collaborate and coordinate with manager and others on Recruitment and Selection Team to develop and execute high-level, successful annual Missionary and Mission Volunteer recruitment process. Includes full range of activities during the recruitment cycle such as timely screening of candidates, scheduling interviews with qualified applicants, tracking and reporting on volume of applicant pool.
Work with Sr. Manager of Selection and Recruitment and other managers on promotional materials for all categories.
Assist in the on-boarding process of missionaries and mission volunteers in consultation with MS team.
Manage training logistics (i.e. scheduling, coordination and communication for assigned projects) for all virtual and in-person trainings for new missionaries and mission volunteers, in collaboration with Executive Director and multiple managers.Communicate and provide support to missionary candidates.
Develop and maintain training plans/resources (such as videos, how to guides, and templates) as required to assist with the implementation of new technologies and processes used during training (virtual, online or in-person).Includes, providing training on new technology to other staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Major Accountabilities
Manages selection process of Global Mission Fellows, Global Missionaries, and Mission Volunteers applications.Collaborate with MS team to assess and create the best and most effective recruitment tools and resources for all categories of service.
Reviews and recommends applicants for all categories of missionaries and mission volunteers. Resource additional readers of applications to ensure a thorough review of applicant’s materials.
Collaborate with the Executive Director, internal trainers, and external facilitators to plan and manage high-quality, meaningful Missionary training experience.
Collaborate with MS team to ensure seamless on-boarding process of missionaries and mission volunteers
Engage with MS unit team managers, trainers, and facilitators to maximize training resources and application of the latest technology to improve the learning/distance learning experience.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree or BA in Human Resource Management or Business Administration
Experience
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience supporting a full-cycle recruitment process. Experience coordinating training is preferred.
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the areas of project management
One (1) to two (2) years’ experience working in Instructional Technology a plus
Track record of creating engaging and interactive learning resources
At least two (2) years of experience managing people.
Key Job Specific Competencies
Attention to Detail/Follow-up — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Communication - job requires being comfortable using a broad range of communication styles, and you choose appropriate, effective ways to communicate to different audiences in diverse situations while strengthening relationships.
Relationship Management – contribute to team objectives, coordinate and network among and across teams; develops and maintains effective relationships with key partners in the achievement of program/project objectives
Job Requirements
Comfortable working in a faith-based setting.
Familiarity with the United Methodist Church and its’ partnerships.
Strong presentation skills and ability to effectively communicate in cross cultural settings to audience of different languages.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational seminars, workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
Ability to create resources and train others in best use of Instructional Technology
Strong skills in negotiation, coordination, project management, communication, and reporting.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
May require work outside of standard business hours (to include weekends), particularly during peak unit season. -25%
Sedentary office/computer/keyboarding/meeting work for extended periods of time. Ability to alternate between sitting/standing. - 55%
Travel as required. - up to 20%
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance or regulation, except where inconsistent with the religious principles of The United Methodist Church.
Organization: General Board of Global Ministries