Senior Church Advisor II

World Vision is hiring a Senior Church Advisor II to serve in the Transformational Engagement division.

At a Glance 

Role: Senior Church Advisor II

Reports to: Regional Director, Church Engagement

Location: California, Remote 

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (eight years) work experience. In addition to education or educational equivalent, work experience in fundraising, partnership management, marketing, ministry and/or sales; 5 years required. Demonstrated experience implementing moves management techniques to effectively manage high level accounts or complex partnerships required.

Preferred Requirement: Established relationships and networks with churches and pastors within geographic areas strongly preferred. Experience working with Christian denominations, networks, or large to mega Christian churches preferred.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A for any employer 

Estimated hiring range: $87,700 - $124,560 

The Job 

The Senior Church Advisor II will effectively collaborate within the Church and Ministry Partnership teams to invite pastors and congregants into God’s transforming and renewing work of justice and mercy for the elimination of extreme poverty. Establish, maintain and grow relationships with church pastors, denominations, national Christian leaders, and para church organizations to meet annual Church team’s fundraising goals. Increase fundraising and partner/donor participation year-over-year by calling them to a life changing commitment to serve the poor in the name of Christ. Help carry out our Christian organization’s mission, vision, and strategies. Personify the ministry of World Vision by witnessing to Christ and ministering to others through life, deed, word and sign. 

Responsibilities will include  

• Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, chapel, prayer, worship, devotions, and leadership of devotions); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role. 
• Annual goal of acquiring 8-10 new church MOUs at an average stated audience size of 500+ resulting in 700+ child sponsorships for Chosen focus roles OR $750K in non-sponsorship revenue and 250 child sponsorships for TWV focused roles.  
• Establish new church partnerships annually in assigned markets.  Develop, expand and sustain long-term relationships through on-going interaction with senior level pastors, churches, church influencers and donors, while shaping interests in World Vision’s transformational experience and offerings and position World Vision as a desirable partner.
  • Network through relationships with current pastors and pastor associations to develop new church partnerships.  
  • Represent WVUS in high-level church network, association, denomination and agency meeting. 
  • Conduct presentation with pastors, congregants, groups and individual regarding World Vision’s ministry and invite them to participate in our church offerings.
• Work collaboratively with department leaders in developing and implementing church growth strategies. 
• Plan and implement account management strategy to ensure existing church relations are given appropriate amount of attention each year. 
• Take qualified church pastors or other Christian influencers on vision trips to World Vision projects. 
• Work collaboratively with team members when assigned to work as a member of a team. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain awareness of corporate goals, objectives, organizational announcements, and activities. Reference and follow organizational policies and procedures, seeking clarity as needed.

You bring these skills

• Relationship Building: Easily establishes a professional rapport, growing and maintaining a network of contacts. Offers compromises as necessary to gain support and participation. Proactively contacts others, despite the risk of possible rejection.
• Cross-Cultural Sensitivity: Communicates and interacts effectively with people from other cultures, religions, and geographies; respects and adapts to other cultures and seeks opportunities to enhance relationships. Respects different denominations.
• Persuasive Communication: Asserts ideas and persuades others, gaining their support and commitment; mobilizes people to take action. Makes and maintains contact with individuals who can influence decision-makers. Communicates persuasively and with high impact.
• Initiative: Evaluates, selects and acts on various methods and strategies for solving problems and meeting objectives before being asked or required to do so; self-directed rather than passively complying with instructions or assignments.

Requirements  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (eight years) work experience.
• In addition to education or educational equivalent, work experience in fundraising, partnership management, marketing, ministry and/or sales; 5 years required.
• Demonstrated experience implementing moves management techniques to effectively manage high level accounts or complex partnerships required.

Preferred Requirements

• Established relationships and networks with churches and pastors within geographic areas strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Christian denominations, networks, or large to mega Christian churches preferred.

Salary & Benefits 

WVUS Pay Grade Level: 226 

Estimated hiring range: $87,700 - $124,560 

The posted hiring salary range reflects pay for U.S. locations and is determined using market data and internal compensation guidelines. Actual compensation may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, and applicable laws. For information about World Vision U.S' comprehensive benefits package, please visit this link.

About World Vision 

We're a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to empower them as they reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For 75 years, World Vision has followed Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. We serve every child regardless of faith. 

What Happens Next? 

Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an initial phone conversation with a recruiter. We encourage you to submit a PDF resume and a cover letter. Our goal is to fill this vacancy with the right person in the shortest amount of time.