Mission Engagement Liaison

The General Board of Global Ministries is the worldwide mission, relief, and development agency of The United Methodist Church, working with partners and churches in more than 115 countries to equip and transform people and places for God’s mission. Global Ministries connects the church in mission through the sending of missionaries, evangelism and church revitalization, disaster response and recovery led by the United Methodist Committee on Relief, and global health.

About the Role: 

The Mission Engagement Liaison is the primary relational bridge between Global Ministries and the annual conferences to which they have been assigned. This role provides critical leadership, creativity, integrity, and strategic input as we engage partners around their vital ministries and programs which are aligned with Global Ministries’ mission. All opportunities should be grounded in the core values of mutuality, relationally grounded partnership, cultural competency, decolonialization, and our theology of mission. Reporting to the Executive Director of Mission Engagement or assignee, this person will collaborate with conference leaders around strategic priorities and assist Global Ministries in developing appropriate relationships, capacity building, and resourcing opportunities. Additionally, this person will support conference leaders as they build healthy and robust partnerships, linking local and global contexts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage diverse contexts across a vast geographic area to build relationships, connections, and trust while working with key conference missional leaders to understand and articulate priorities, assets, and challenges present within those conferences.
• Facilitate the alignment of Global Ministries’ resourcing with annual conference/regional priorities by:
  • Identifying opportunities for mutual resourcing, partnering, and communication.
  • Promoting key priorities as identified by Global Ministries’ leadership.
  • Developing healthy partnerships with and between multiple partners for maximum impact.
  • Identifying, planning, leading, and facilitating formational and capacity building opportunities for local leaders, ensuring delivery in culturally appropriate ways.
  • Assisting in the cultivation of new US Church and Community Worker locations.
• Provide input to Global Ministries to position the organization for greater effectiveness as it relates to US partners and work with program directors to provide and coordinate an integrated and aligned approach to resourcing the assigned region.
• Partner with jurisdictional Volunteer in Mission Coordinators to maximize the integration of core values, missiology, and healthy partnerships giving agency to those with whom we work.
• Collaboratively help develop, plan, and implement Global Ministries’ presence at US Annual Conferences and other strategic events.
• Cultivate stories of impact giving witness to relationships of compassion and justice that alleviates human suffering.
• Develop trusting and mutual relationships with bishops and mission leaders within each conference.
• Establish healthy missional partnerships that connects conferences (within the US and around the world), Global Ministries & Higher Education & Ministry, and other United Methodist agencies as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of missional leadership experience.
• Know the missional priorities of the annual conferences to which they have been assigned and align resourcing to that end.
• Understanding of United Methodist organizational structure—At least 2 years of experience of leadership within an annual conference and/or jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at creating capacity building and formational resources and experiences.
• Successful practice of relational leadership resulting in implementation of stated organizational vision and mission.
• Experience collaborating with volunteers and working with teams.
• Knowledge and understanding of multiple social media platforms.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in written and oral communication.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity training or equivalent experience.
• The ability to communicate in Spanish, Swahili, French, Korean, or Portuguese would be of value, though not required.

Working Conditions:

• Standard Hours: 37.5 weekly hours between 7:00am - 7:00pm ET (Monday - Friday; flexible start and stop time)
• Travel up to 40% domestically and internationally. Evening and weekend meetings as necessary.
• Requires work outside of the standard business hours, inclusive of weekends, with the ability to adjust work schedule accordingly.
• Department: Mission Engagement
• Full-Time, Exempt

What We Offer and How to Apply:

• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, HSA/FSA, and other health and welfare benefits.
• How to Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, along with a digitally signed employment application through the applicant portal. Applications must highlight competencies against requirements, potential start date, and provide at least three references (2 supervisory references and 1 professional reference).
• To access our careers webpage and apply to the position, please scan the QR box. Please be sure to sign your application. 

We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible, so apply immediately!

If you have any questions as you complete your application, please contact

HRGeneral@umcmission.org

Global Ministries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages applications from minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements in terms of qualifications. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwise. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully completing background, reference, and other applicable checks.