Associate for Resource Consulting - Evansville - Center For Congregations

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Associate for Resource Consulting | Evansville, IN

ABOUT THE CENTER FOR CONGREGATIONS

The Center for Congregations strengthens Indiana congregations by helping them find and use the best resources to address their challenges and opportunities. 

Since 1997, the Center for Congregations has helped Indiana congregations address their needs through resource consulting, educational events, and grants. We work with clergy, staff, and laity by listening to their concerns, developing work plans and carefully matching resources with their specific needs. The Center has offices in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, Seymour, and Crown Point to serve congregations throughout the state. 

The Center is a gift to the congregations of Indiana from Lilly Endowment, Inc. Additional information about the work of the Center is available at  

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Associate for Resource Consulting provides direct services to Indiana congregations as assigned by the Director of the Southwest Office. The Associate's work with congregations will include intake of new cases; work with congregations on cases that include grants; carrying a caseload assigned to the Associate; and evaluation follow up as assigned. The Associate will be part of other projects as assigned by the Director of the Southwest Office and may include work with the Congregational Resource Guide (CRG), communications and/or education. The Associate will contribute to the Center's key values of Equity, Responsibility, and Relationships. This position is located in Evansville, IN, but the caseload will be comprised of congregations from around the state of Indiana

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Resource Consulting (80%) 

• Utilize a partnership process to help congregations of all types find resources to meet their needs 

• Ask questions and listen actively to understand the concerns and needs of congregations 

• Enter relevant information into the Contact Management System and the Congregational Resource Guide 

• Help congregational leaders articulate their challenges 

• Research and identify the resources that best address congregations' questions and needs 

• Write annotations for resources consistent with the needs of the organization

• Provide congregations with resource information 

• Plan and facilitate meetings with colleagues and congregational leaders 

• Guide congregations through the Center for Congregations various grant programs

• Monitor the effectiveness of selected resources 

• Work with Center colleagues to improve approaches and strategies for providing resources to congregations 

Special Projects (20%) 

• Scope, plan and/or provide implementation support for special projects, education programs and strategic initiatives, as assigned by the Director of the Southwest Office.

TRAVEL 

The Associate for Resource Consulting will travel for congregational site visits as mutually planned with congregational leaders. On occasion, the Associate will travel to Center-sponsored education events and other Center-related events. 

A personal automobile and valid driver's license will be required. Travel expenses will be reimbursed by the Center. 

EVALUATION

Participation in Center self-development, including all case reviews (3 per month) and Resource Consulting Development sessions (1 per month). Monthly meetings with the Director of the Southwest Office and the Senior Director of Grants and Resource Consulting. Annual performance review with the Director of the Southwest Office.

SALARY AND BENEFITS 

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include group health, disability, and life insurance; 403(b) plan; and annual vacation and medical leave according to Center policy. 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline 

• Relevant experience gained from jobs or internships, volunteer work, and academic study 

• Previous experience in a professional work setting 

• Experience working in a team setting with effective results 

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with congregations 

• Experience in a relationship management role 

• Proven record in working across cultural, socio-economic, theological, and disciplinary boundaries and with people of many diverse backgrounds and beliefs  

• Familiarity with congregational issues, needs, and resources 

• Knowledge of learning theory and types of learning 

POSITION-SPECIFIC SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Curious; eager to discover new resources and gain knowledge 

• Quick study; puts knowledge to work quickly  

• Excellent communication skills, especially questioning, active listening, and articulating what is being learned 

• Able to maintain objectivity and appropriate boundaries; empowering, not prescriptive 

• Highly organized; takes initiative, sets priorities, and follows through; able to shift quickly between multiple priorities while staying focused on quality interactions 

• Attentive to details and accuracy 

• Collaborative and eager to help others 

• Interest in congregations and in helping them, using the Center's methodology 

• High sensitivity to differences; hospitable, flexible, and adaptable in interpersonal interactions 

• Maturity and professional judgment; ability to maintain discretion with sensitive and confidential information 

PERSONAL TRAITS FOR CULTURAL FIT

• High degree of alignment with Center's mission

• High degree of alignment with Center's values of Equity, Responsibility, and Relationships

• Positive view of congregations

• Lifelong learner; desire to grow professionally and personally through interactions with diverse

• High personal work standards to succeed in high expectation workplace