Job Synopsis
MCC seeks a relational and detail-oriented person to serve as the Church Relations and Communications Associate. This support role will aid the work of MCC East Coast Communications with a strong emphasis on church and constituency relations support. The half-time position plays an essential role in inviting audiences to support MCC by praying, learning, giving, serving and advocating. A collaborative approach to this position is important, given the frequent need for teamwork within and outside of the department. The position is hybrid, with a minimum of 2 days per week spent working in the MCC East Coast Office in Ephrata, PA and as needed for events and gatherings.
Job Details
Hourly Employee Part Time
Qualifications
All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.
Essential:
Familiarity with basic IT areas of internet/Wi-Fi, audio/video, hosting virtual meetings, printers/scanners and TVs/projectors
Employment eligibility: Legally eligible to work in the U.S. MCC offers of employment are subject to a successful criminal background check(s).
Preferred:
- Bachelors degree in Communications, or related field. Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree.
- 1-3 years relevant church relations or office administration experience
- Bilingual Spanish/English
Anti-oppression commitment: MCC expects all staff to actively participate in an organization culture that focuses on dismantling any barriers based on race, economic inequality or gender-based oppression. This includes an expectation to assess and address any barriers within themselves, within their team(s), and within MCC.
Safeguarding commitment: All MCC Staff are expected to work collaboratively to create and maintain an organizational culture that prevents and responds to situations of abuse of power (sexual harassment, child abuse, racism, exploitation, and fraud among other situations).
Key Responsibilities
MCC EAST COAST (EC) REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT (100%)
CHURCH AND CONSTITUENCY RELATIONS SUPPORT (50%)
- Speak and/or represent MCC at churches and events
- Serve as the point person in responding to and funneling requests for MCC speakers, display tables, materials and resources from individuals and constituent groups, including churches, conferences, schools and retirement communities
- Serve as point person for logistics surrounding constituent groups’ annual conference gatherings. This includes compiling information for annual reports, finding & registering staff representatives for gatherings, gathering display materials and compiling post-gathering reflections and reports.
- Research church and constituency groups and make strategic engagement recommendations to MCC staff
- Track church engagement and update church and conference contact information in MCC’s donor database (Donor Perfect Online)
- Support church and constituency engagement reporting according to regional and organizational alignment
- Provide logistical support for storytelling scheduling and other speaking engagement tours
- Serve as point person for gathering items for customized MCC displays and exhibits for internal and external events
- Ensure MCC communications materials, giveaway items, displays and office supplies are well-organized and stocked in the Ephrata office.
- Coordinate and distribute orders of MCC communications materials and giveaways to MCC staff and offices throughout the East Coast region.
- Ensure smooth flow of interoffice communication, including communication with other MCC offices. This includes processing mail and packages.
- Provide audio/video tech support for hybrid (in-person/Zoom) East Coast board meetings twice a year.
- Oversee routine office administrative functions to support a tidy, welcoming and productive work environment. Ensure office operations are conducted efficiently and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures
- Manage office supplies and equipment, coordinate facilities and vendor relationships, process office-related expenses and maintain administrative systems
- Support meeting and event logistics and serve as a point of contact for office operational needs
- Serve as point person for helping colleagues with basic IT issues (wifi, printer, TV) in the office and refer staff to the IT department when needed
No direct supervision responsibilities.
Travel expectations: Travel up to 30% within surrounding states
Physical Activity/Demands:
- Occasionally ascending or descending stairs/ladders or the like.
- Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
- Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.
- Occasionally light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
- Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned.
- No regular exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Start Date
05 Oct, 2026 - The start date is flexible dependent on candidate's availability.
Salary Details
Base salary: $20.83 - Starting salary may be adjusted up to $23.14 based on previous experience.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision.
23 vacation days, sick days, and 10 holidays. All benefits prorated for half time (0.5 FTE).
Life insurance provided, as well as long- and short-term disability coverage. The retirement plan, with MCC contribution of 7%, begins after six months of employment.
Additional Information
Anti-oppression commitment: MCC expects all staff to actively participate in an organization culture that focuses on dismantling any barriers based on race, economic inequality or gender-based oppression. This includes an expectation to assess and address any barriers within themselves, within their team(s), and within MCC.
Safeguarding commitment: All MCC Staff are expected to work collaboratively to create and maintain an organizational culture that prevents and responds to situations of abuse of power (sexual harassment, child abuse, racism, exploitation, and fraud among other situations).
Location Description
This half-time position is based in the MCC-East Coast office in Ephrata, PA; hybrid working arrangement is possible with a minimum of 2 days/week in the office.
