Associate II, Assessments and Recruitment

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

. Serve as the primary contact on the 1001 team for individuals discerning a call to start a new worshiping community or in its early stages .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and assessing new worshiping communities, with a strong understanding of the PC(USA) organizational structure and effective communication skills. Proficient in utilizing assessment tools and project management software to support leadership development and program evaluation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership Experience in New Worshiping Communities1001 Discerning Missional Leadership AssessmentMicrosoft Suite ProficiencyCertification in Assessment InventoriesUnderstanding of PC(USA) Structure

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Hard Skills

Leadership AssessmentProgram EvaluationVocational DiscernmentCommunication SkillsReport PreparationProject ManagementAssessment Tools FamiliarityChurch Planting KnowledgeWritten Material ComprehensionBilingual Communication

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationConsultationFacilitationInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelCanvaJotformBasecamp

Certifications & Qualifications

Assessment Program Certification

Industry Keywords

1001 New Worshiping CommunitiesPC(USA)Church Leadership DevelopmentMissional LeadershipWorshiping Community Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary contact on the 1001 team for individuals discerning a call to start a new worshiping community or in its early stages
Lead and execute 1001 Leadership Assessments in partnership with mid councils, seminaries, and other partners
Educate mid councils on qualities and competencies needed for new worshiping community leadership
Partner and consult with mid councils to develop leadership qualities and competencies
Create vocational discernment opportunities and introductions to 1001 new worshiping communities
Facilitate consultation and coaching with prospective new worshiping community leaders
Develop and update resources for starting and sustaining new worshiping communities
Interpret the vision of 1001 New Worshiping Communities and Presbyterian Life & Witness to mid councils, congregations, and constituency groups
Participate regularly in evaluation of the 1001 New Worshiping Communities program
Prepare and review reports and records, modifying methods as needed to achieve objectives
Collaborate internally and externally to educate and communicate programmatic information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; master’s degree
4–7 years of increasingly responsible related programmatic experience
4 or more years of experience leading a new worshiping community, or providing significant support of one
Experience with 1001’s Discerning Missional Leadership assessment
Past experience as a contracted assessor strongly preferred
Certification or familiarity with inventories used in 1001 assessment programs (Clifton Strengths, TKI, etc.)
Proficiency using the Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel, and other appropriate software
Familiarity with Canva, Jotform, and Basecamp or similar project management software is helpful
Understanding and knowledge of PC(USA) and its organizational structure
Ability to speak one or more languages other than English is very helpful
Familiarity with the history and programs of the 1001 New Worshiping Communities office
Familiarity with current thought leadership in church planting and leadership development
Ability to communicate via telephone, Zoom, and other computer technologies
Ability to read and understand written materials
Ability to communicate in a manner suitable to a church office environment
Ability to regularly travel overnight and out of town, typically monthly

Benefits

Comp & perks

Defined Pension Plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending accounts
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Vacation Days
Sick Days
Paid Holidays
Remote work from residence