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.

Organizational Purpose:

The General Assembly’s Presbyterian Life & Witness (PL&W) is called as a partner to convene, connect, equip, and empower the whole church as disciples journeying toward God’s wholeness – in the PC(USA) and beyond. Justice, love, equity, and inclusion (representation and full participation) are core and foundational values already embedded in the theology, polity, and confessional life of the PC(USA). The four values below are how the PL&W lives out those foundational commitments: Nimble, Trustworthy, Learning, Courageous.

Purpose of Position:

This is a management position responsible for overseeing a single program area and ensuring that work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational expectations. The role performs complex, non-routine programmatic and supervisory duties, with responsibilities that vary in complexity, scope, and impact in response to program needs.

The position utilizes knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the relevant field to identify issues and potential program risks, analyze and interpret findings, and recommend or approve improvements. In collaboration with other departments, this role focuses on advancing the organization’s mission and strategic goals.

This position operates under general supervision and requires a moderate to high degree of judgment and discretion. Responsibilities also include conducting performance reviews and providing employees with feedback on strengths, development areas, and overall performance.

• Understanding and knowledge of PC(USA) and its organizational structure.
• Ability to speak one or more languages other than English very helpful.
• Experience supporting nonprofit, faith-based, educational, association, government, or mission-driven organizations.
• Experience managing shared services or administrative support center.
• Knowledge of business process improvement methodologies.
• Experience with workflow management, ticketing, or resource allocation systems.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams.

Physical Requirement / Essential Functions:

• This is largely a sedentary position that may require occasional lifting up to 15 pounds. Requires the ability to see, hear, speak, type, write, walk, stand, bend, and lift
• Sensory and physical requirements include the ability to communicate verbally in person and through technology and use the computer for extended periods of time. Ability to communicate via telephone, via Zoom, and other computer technologies required
• Able to read and understand written materials.
• Ability to communicate in a manner suitable to a church office environment
• May require occasional overnight, out-of-town travel
• Location: This is a full-time position working a minimum of (3 days per week in the Presbyterian Center in Louisville, KY

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

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.