World Relief

Church and Community Engagement Specialist

World Relief

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Washington

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Salary

💰 $22 - $25 per hour

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Collaborate with Whatcom County Site Director to develop and grow a diverse network of local churches and other faith communities who desire to serve, support, and advocate for refugees and other immigrants
  • Equip and mobilize faith leaders, their congregations, and community members to engage refugees and immigrants in their neighborhoods
  • Work with WRWW Outreach team to provide ongoing training and support for churches and other organizations who regularly engage and serve the refugee and immigrant populations through WRWW Whatcom
  • Regular public speaking at community groups, churches, schools, and public events
  • Coordinate video conferences and webinars to inform and educate the community on issues relevant to the needs of refugee and immigrant communities
  • Work closely with Site Director and WRWW Outreach Manager to implement a strategy for sustainable volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and involvement in the mission of WRWW Whatcom
  • Participate in staff and departmental meetings in Whatcom office, WRWW Outreach Team, and with WRWW External Engagement Team
  • Collaborate with WRWW External Engagement team in planning, executing, and evaluating events, marketing campaigns, and fundraising initiatives
  • Coordinate with Communications Coordinator to provide Whatcom-specific material for social media, electronic, and print informational campaigns
  • Cultivate lasting relationships with partner churches and individual donors, soliciting contributions and expressing appreciation for their support

Requirements

  • Mature and personal Christian faith
  • Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
  • Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
  • Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document
  • Strong public speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with partners from a wide range of faith perspectives Previous experience working with vulnerable populations, especially refugees and immigrants
  • Previous experience organizing groups of volunteers
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university in a relevant field. Bible school or seminary background preferred.
  • Self-motivated and able to plan and achieve goals with minimal supervision
  • Capable of working regular evenings and weekends