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Job Description Summary
The Associate Director of Church Relations builds, equips and leads the team of Church Partnership Facilitators in developing relationships with church leaders from churches that are currently engaging with Wycliffe USA, as well as churches that seek to engage or are prospective church constituents for Wycliffe. The Associate Director of Church Relations serves churches and church leaders through exploring areas of overlapping interest or engagement, seeking how Wycliffe can serve the church, and offering opportunities for Bible translation engagement to the church. Will be a key player in the development of the new department. All of this is done, keeping in mind Wycliffe USA's core principles of Church Relations: being relationally focused, built for diversity, inclusivity and belonging, holistically collaborative and working from a spirit of generosity.

Job Description

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Director in developing strategy and structures for engaging churches in the work of Bible translation
• Develop and implement pilot programs for new strategies and structures in engaging churches in the work of Bible translation
• Recruit, train and manage geographically disbursed team of Church Partnership Facilitators
• Manage a caseload of churches through regular visits, calls, emails and other communication touches.
• Develop a moves management plan for churches in order to start and grow relationships and levels of engagement.
• Connect church leaders with appropriate Wycliffe USA staff that can meet their needs for engagement (e.g. partnership development, recruitment, staff care, advancement, prayer, speakers' bureau, etc.) while continuing to be the lead relationship manager.
• Support, resource and collaborate with other Wycliffe teams in their existing church relationships.
• Work with senior leadership, board members and regionally-based advocates to develop networks and execute strategies.
• Process travel plans, expense reports, budget requests, etc. through administrative processes in a timely and thorough manner.
• Speak in group settings (missions committee meetings, church services etc.) about Wycliffe and Bible translation. Facilitate discussions on diversity, inclusion and belonging.
• Assist with special projects and events as needed.
• Set and pursue individual spiritual and professional growth objectives, and manage time to meet those objectives.
• Communicate, promote and hold the team accountable to organizational culture standards, ensuring high customer service standards.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Coordinate supervisory responsibilities for 2-10 staff in accordance with the ministry's policies and applicable laws, including spiritual leadership, mentoring, interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining staff, gathering feedback, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Organizational Representative: Present the global ministry of Wycliffe and encourage interested individuals and churches to participate in this work. Maintain an exemplary standard of ethics and conduct that reflects biblical principles.
• Travel Requirements: Must be able to travel domestically 5-20% of the time, depending on the territory and home base location. Occasional international travel is possible.
• Other Requirements: Must have a strong reliable internet and phone connection. Ability and willingness to alter work schedule in order to work evenings or on weekends as required by the position.

Minimum Skill Sets (KSAs):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Spiritual Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ): Demonstrates desire and ability to support corporate Biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work related spiritual activities without mental reservation. Must understand and support the Biblical principles of missionary service and partnership development. Must be comfortable praying with and for churches and individuals as well as discussing and presenting on spiritual topics.
• Physical Demands: Ability to spend significant amounts of time using a computer, tablet and cell phone. Must be able to lift and/or move 15 pounds.
• Enthusiastic about providing high-quality customer service. Committed to high-quality work and prompt attention to the delivery of results. Able to inspire the team to meet the needs of internal and external customers in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills in relating to people at all levels of positions and diverse backgrounds. Approachable, easy to talk to, and an excellent listener.
• Able to train, motivate and hold team members accountable to overall vision and goals within the Church Relations area.
• Success in creative thinking and problem solving within highly collaborative team structure
• Able to interact with church leaders and other influential individuals with a high degree of professionalism, including those of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds.
• Committed to Wycliffe USA being able to minister well to a diverse constituent base, including ethnicity, age and gender.
• Comfortable asking individuals to engage with Wycliffe USA, including for funding as appropriate, in large group, small group and one-on-one settings.
• Demonstrate godly character exemplifying qualities of honesty, trustworthiness, initiative, creativity, tenacity, diligence and dependability. Able to solve conflict using biblical principles.
• Able to accept feedback and responsibility for own actions and follow through on commitments.
• Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision while displaying a desire to achieve personal and organizational goals.
• Technical Skills: Able to, with training, learn new software, procedures and techniques for engagement.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree plus 5-7 years of significant, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Previous experience as a successful collaborator with cross-cultural experience required.
• Experience working with diaspora communities and/or pastoral experience is also beneficial.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Wycliffe's purpose-driven culture allows you to use your gifts and talents to serve the global work and ministry of Bible translation.
• Minimum starting annual salary for this position is $71,000 but may be higher based on education, experience, and skills.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance options.
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Retirement savings matching.
  • Paid time off with vacation and sick pay, 10+ paid holidays and short-term disability pay.
  • Flexible work arrangements and infants in the workplace for most positions. Detailed information per position is available upon request.
• Regular spiritual development, worship, prayer, community gatherings and connection opportunities for all staff in all locations.
• Our Orlando Headquarters features an onsite café, a serene walking path around a small lake, local events and flexible work arrangements for most positions.

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