Church Consultant, Church Relations - South

The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Church Consultant serves as an ambassador to congregations, congregation-based employers, and mid councils, and develops, nurtures, and maintains relationships toward the goal of assisting employers in understanding the Board’s Benefits Plan and programs. Represents the Board of Pensions to church councils and employers by building and maintaining positive, trusting, and productive relationships with congregations and mid councils of the PC(USA). Promotes and interprets the Benefits Plan in supporting presbytery and congregational leaders in moments of challenge or crisis. Consults with employers to determine benefit strategies and implement benefit offerings, encourages retention of existing business with the Board of Pensions, and supports the expansion of business with church employers. Promotes the identity and purpose of the Board of Pensions, highlights new plans and programs, delivers benefits workshops and webinars, and connects the Board’s plans and programs to the Presbyterian values of justice, compassion, community nature, and good stewardship. Provides Board staff with feedback and pertinent information from mid councils, employers, and plan members to ensure the plans and programs it administers are relevant and suitable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
5 years’ experience in and familiarity with the PC (USA) and congregational life.
Thorough knowledge of the Benefits Plan and the ability to keep current with changes, trends, and structural application of employer benefits.
Strong relationship management skills with internal and external clients.
An ability to travel approximately 50% of the time, within assigned region in North Carolina and South Carolina, and nationally, such as to General Assembly and other meetings as required.
An ability to connect Reformed theology with foundations of the Benefits Plan and congregational practice and finance and personal finance, including financial matter discussions.
An ability to develop a thorough understanding of the Benefits Plan, Church polity, and the nature and expectations of our membership.
An ability to design and deliver effective presentations to individuals and groups of all levels and benefits knowledge.
A high level of proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office; specifically strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Strong leadership and organization skills and a strong sense of accountability and problem-solving capabilities.
An ability to navigate through ambiguity and adapt to changing directions and strategy with agility.
An ability to stay current and maintain a level of benefits industry and denominational expertise via networking, seminars, literature, and formal training.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Represents the Board of Pensions to church councils and employers by building and maintaining positive, trusting, and productive relationships with congregations and mid councils of the PC(USA).
Promotes and interprets the Benefits Plan in supporting presbytery and congregational leaders in moments of challenge or crisis.
Consults with employers to determine benefit strategies and implement benefit offerings, encourages retention of existing business with the Board of Pensions, and supports the expansion of business with church employers.
Promotes the identity and purpose of the Board of Pensions, highlights new plans and programs, delivers benefits workshops and webinars, and connects the Board’s plans and programs to the Presbyterian values of justice, compassion, community nature, and good stewardship.
Provides Board staff with feedback and pertinent information from mid councils, employers, and plan members to ensure the plans and programs it administers are relevant and suitable.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Defined benefit pension plan.
403(b)(9) retirement savings plan.
Generous paid time off, including sick time, holidays, and 22 days of personal leave.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance Plan and other health and well-being resources.
Employer-paid death benefits with opportunities to purchase additional coverage.
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage.
Access to the Board’s education and grant assistance programs.
Discount programs on entertainment, travel, and more.
Satisfaction gained from working for a service-oriented employer.
Volunteer and other service opportunities in the community at large.