Company Overview
The national offices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation (“A Corp”) “PC(USA)”, based in Louisville Kentucky, serve with mid-councils, congregations, worshipping communities, and partner organizations to carry forth the mission of Jesus Christ. Approximately 400 individuals, diverse in race, age, gender, sexual orientation, faith, skills, and more, come together as colleagues to work for a world where justice reigns, peace prevails, and God’s love extends to all people. This community comprises the staff of national entities: the Presbyterian Life & Witness, the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, Presbyterian Women, Investment and Loan Program, and the Administrative Services Group.
Basic Commitment: This position calls for a commitment to the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as noted in its theological confessions, the Book of Order, and the actions of the General Assembly.
Position Purpose:
The Coordinator I position provides logistic leadership to support the Center for Repair’s work in restorative justice, research, partnership development, grant administration, and program implementation. The role advances the efficient implementation of denomination-wide commitments to reparative justice by coordinating research efforts, collaborative partnerships, and effective program administration.
Roles and Responsibilities:
1 Research Leadership & Data Strategy
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Assist in the coordination of research efforts that assess historic and ongoing inequities impacting congregations and communities of color.
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Assist in the coordination of unified approaches to data collection, analysis, and reporting for the Center for Repair.
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Coordinate processes that ensure data integrity, accessibility, and alignment with General Assembly mandates and protocols.
2. Partnership Development & Collaborative Engagement
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Facilitate the coordination of collaborative relationships with congregations, mid councils, national agencies, caucuses, and other stakeholders engaged in reparative work.
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Facilitate cross-agency coordination to align reparative initiatives, communication strategies, and joint programming.
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Coordinate methods of engagement created to help congregations of color gain access to resources and processes intended to facilitate restorative intervention.
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Serve as a liaison for partners participating in research, grant programs, educational offerings, or discernment around restorative practices.
3. Program & Grant Administration
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Coordinate administrative and compliance processes related to grant programs that support congregational vitality and pastoral leadership in historically marginalized communities, such as implementation, monitoring, and evaluation processes.
4. Reporting, Communication, and Coordinating
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Coordinate the submission of written reports, summaries, and briefings for General Assembly bodies, governing boards, caucuses, and denominational partners.
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Coordinate the creation and distribution of public-facing materials that interpret the Center’s work for broader church audiences.
5. Coordinating Education: Seven Stations of Repair
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Coordinate commissioning and communication tasks related to the development, installation, and facilitation of the Seven Stations of Repair educational initiative.
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Coordinate learning experiences related to the Seven Stations of Repair.
6. Center Operations & Strategic Support
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Coordinate activities related to cultivating strong relationships with mid council leaders, and national agencies, especially related to implementing General Assembly directives such as RGJ-07 and RGJ-08.
Required Skills:
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Education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
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Strong relationship-building skills; earning trust across lines of difference and across all levels of an organization;
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex ideas accessibly;
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Demonstrated experience facilitating trainings or workshops for diverse adult audiences;
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A nuanced, intersectional understanding of equity — and the ability to translate that understanding into practical organizational application
Preferred Qualifications
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Strong proficiency with data entry, document management, and digital administrative systems;
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, including Word or Google Docs, Excel or Google Sheets, Outlook or Gmail, shared calendars, cloud-based file storage, and collaborative document editing;
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The Coordinator must be able to create, format, edit, and manage documents; maintain spreadsheets; track contacts, meetings, deadlines, expenses, tasks, and deliverables; and support the coordination of preparation for reports, presentations, correspondence, and meeting materials;
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Proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English — our national and international reach means that our work touches communities with diverse linguistic backgrounds, and multilingual ability strengthens our capacity to facilitate genuine belonging.
Helpful Skills:
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Have a deep understanding and commitment to cultural and racial ethnic inclusiveness. Values diverse groups, ethnicities, genders, communities, cultural constituencies and points of view. Able to relate well to people from all walks of life and of varying theological perspectives.
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Ability to speak one or more languages other than English very helpful
Physical Requirements: Office-based or hybrid work environment. Sight and hearing are required. Ability to use the computer for extended periods of time. Ability to communicate via telephone, via Zoom, and other computer technologies.
Additional Information/Benefits: We believe a balanced life, with time for work, leisure, and spiritual nurture, makes us healthier and more productive colleagues.
PC(USA) offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees including
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Defined Pension Plan
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Basic Life Insurance
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Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Flexible Spending accounts
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403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
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Vacation Days
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Sick Days
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Paid Holidays
PCUSA Commitment:
Our faith in God inspires our commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and is grounded in scripture, the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and actions of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the U.S. government, including gender identity and sexual orientation.
Candidates from Presbyterian communities in the global south and other historic Presbyterian Communities of Color, preferably with theological training and fluency in languages other than English, are encouraged to apply.
