Manager for Migration Accompaniment Ministry (PL&W)

Presbyterian Church USA•Louisville, KY

1d•Remote

About The Position

An agency of the General Assembly, Presbyterian Life & Witness is called as a partner to convene, connect, equip, and empower the whole church as disciples journeying toward God’s wholeness1—in the PC(USA) and beyond. Presbyterian Life & Witness of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), based in Louisville, Kentucky, serve with mid-councils, congregations, worshipping communities, and partner organizations to enact the mission of Jesus Christ in the world. Approximately 350 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: Presbyterian Life & Witness, the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, Presbyterian Women, and the Administrative Services Group. The Manager for Migration Accompaniment Ministry (Ministry with Immigrants) will lead and support the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s humanitarian and justice-focused response to refugees, asylum seekers, and other migrants, with a deepened focus on the impact of recent shifts in U.S. immigration policy. The role is a deployed position, requiring quarterly U.S. travel and occasional international travel. We are looking for someone who embodies PL&W’s institutional values: a learner who stays curious and grows from every encounter; nimble enough to adapt as the church navigates change; courageous in relationship development and prophetic witness; and trustworthy in actions and relationships.

Requirements

BA, required, Master’s degree preferred, and/or commensurate life/professional experience
Theological training or equivalent life experience/competency
3 years experience in refugee/asylum service and advocacy, connection with ecumenical and interfaith partners in refugee and asylum networks
Management of refugee and asylum programs in the field
Supervisory and team building skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Networking
Self-starter and comfortable doing multiple tasks
Ecumenical experience and understanding
Program development and evaluation
Competency with Microsoft Office programs, including PowerPoint. Zoom and Teams for hosting on-line meetings and Teams for hosting on-line meetings and webinars
Experienced facilitator and effective listening

Nice To Haves

The ability to use English and another language.
Have a deep understanding and commitment to cultural and racial ethnic inclusiveness. Values diverse groups, ethnicities, genders, communities, cultural constituencies and points of view. Able to relate well to people from all walks of life and of varying theological perspectives.

Responsibilities

Monitor the evolving immigration landscape, including U.S. asylum policy, enforcement trends, international displacement crises, and humanitarian statuses.
Collaborate with Office of Immigration Issues and Office of Public Witness to provide timely and coordinated.
Advise PDA/IUA staff, and the PDA Advisory Committee, on emerging needs and priorities for PCUSA engagement with refugees, asylees, and internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Act as a primary bridge between PDA, the Office of Immigration Issues (OII), the Office of Public Witness and other ministries of PL&W to ensure cohesive and coordinated strategies and responses.
Actively engage and consult with Intercultural Congregational Associates to support and resource congregations directly connected to migrant and immigrant communities in the PC(USA).
Work alongside Office of Immigration Issues and others to design training, accompaniment tools, and theological reflection resources rooted in Reformed theology and justice.
Supervise the Migration Accompaniment Ministry Associate for Domestic Refugee Ministries, ensuring necessary training, support, and integration into PDA/MAM’s broader mission.
Oversee and ensure effective administration of grantmaking to domestic refugee situations, serving as point of contact for grant applications, convening grant teams to review and communicate approvals. Work with other PDA staff to ensure the grants are processed and funds are transferred. Track grant deadlines for reporting.
Working with the Associate for International Program Administration and the PDA International Grants Team, identify potential grant opportunities to respond to refugee crises and internally displaced people outside the U.S., vetting new grant partners, reviewing grant proposals and providing technical assistance.
Develop and lead special projects as necessary to respond to emerging needs, changes in U.S. laws, and global refugee situations.
Pilot new approaches to refugee ministry and ensure opportunities for ongoing dialogue with local churches, refugees, asylum seekers, ecumenical partners, and other stakeholders to inform program development, coordination, and implementation.
Collaborate with Office of Public Witness and Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations to amplify the church’s advocacy voice in Washington, D.C., and at the United Nations on migration justice, refugee rights, and global displacement.
Participate in advocacy campaigns and mobilize Presbyterians for public action in alignment with GA policy and lived congregational realities. Contribute to drafting, statements, and alerts addressing root causes of forced migration, immigration detention, and border justice.
Lead the development of educational and communication resources, including workshops, adult education curricula, toolkits, study guides, and downloadable/print materials to support congregational engagement with refugees and asylees.
Represent PL&W/PDA through public speaking at churches, mid council gatherings, and other venues to inspire and equip PCUSA's ministry with refugees and asylees.
Collaborate with PDA Communications staff to produce blog posts, web content, social media updates, and funds development materials for PDA's online presence.
Partner with PDA Story Ministry to create film and video resources.