Church Engagement Advisor

2 weeks ago

Mississauga, Canada World Vision Canada Full time

Are you looking for more than a job? At World Vision Canada we offer challenging careers that change the lives of children all over the world and it will change yours too. Come and be part of a team of 400 Canadians with a vision for the world: Life in all its fullness for every child.

You will experience Christian faith in action helping to make real and lasting change in the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children. Join the World Vision Canada team and be part of a powerful and effective force for good:
For Children. For Change. For Life.

**Position**: Church Engagement Advisor (GTA Ontario)

**Reports to**: Manager, Church Engagement

**Position Term**: Full Time

**Workplace Type**: Remote in Greater Toronto Ontario region

**Job purpose**:
The Church Advisor acts as World Vision’s representatives, building strong relationships using a sales and moves management model to facilitate a two-way value proposition between Pastors and World Vision Canada (WVC) that contributes to the discipleship needs of congregations and creates effective global partnerships that directly benefit the children and communities WVC serves.
The Church Advisor will develop a network of advocates working with key churches and pastors who will promote WVC within their sphere of influence.
Responsible for the execution of the Church Engagement strategy which primarily supports WVC’s fundraising goals as well as overall brand and engagement strategy.

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Develop strong relationships with key influential pastors and other church leaders using a relational sales approach to connect their interests with WVC’s mission and ministry to the poor.
- Utilize a sales approach that will result in an increased number of engaged churches to ultimately lead to increased revenues and more Canadians engaged in transformational experiences through church partnerships.
- Using sales techniques and moves management strategies, build strategic relationships with key congregations and pastors.
- Execute sales and moves management techniques to meet activity and revenue goals.
- Develop and implement mutually beneficial engagement plans between the church and WVC that will meet both WVC’s financial goals and the church’s ministry and discipleship goals.
- Maintain relationships with pastors and their churches through all stages using a moves management approach.
- Represent World Vision in the church and community through networking, conferences and public speaking engagements to build WVC brand awareness and create WVC advocates.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 3-5yrs in church ministry leadership; denominational leadership experience is an asset.
- Pastoral ordination is preferred, or in lieu, denominational licensing for church ministry would be an asset.
- Strong communication and public speaking skills.
- Experience building working relationships among senior church leaders from a variety of faith communities; exceptional networking skills and proven record of relationship management skills in environments of multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of international development and Canadian non-profit / fundraising an asset.
- Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Expertise in working with church leaders in a variety of church environments; strong understanding of diverse Christian traditions and churches.
- Understanding and empathy towards the needs and issues of church leaders and ability to meet those needs.
- Broad understanding of the Church, culture, customs, and communication.
- Ministry networks in a given cultural community an asset.

Working conditions
- Some evenings and weekends required.
- Domestic and international travel required.

Why consider us?
- World Vision Canada has consistently been awarded Canada and GTA top employer awards.
- We are Canada’s largest development, relief, and advocacy non-profit organization.
- We embody an Agile mindset here.
- We offer competitive pay and benefits. Our comprehensive health benefits start at day 1 which includes a Health Spending Account.
- We match pension contributions up to 6% and provide a top-up for pregnancy & parental leaves.
- We offer extra time off for restoration by closing for an additional day on long weekends, 6 times a year.
- We provide up to six weeks’ vacation, plus paid sick days, personal days & wellness days.
- We offer a family-friendly, caring, and flexible work environment.

We bring life-saving support in times of disaster. We help poor communities to take charge of their futures. We provide small loans and training that boost family livelihoods. We work with policy makers to change the way the world is run. Our Christian faith teaches us that every child, regardless of gender, faith or race, is a precious gift to the entire world - and that their wellbeing concerns us all. We shall never rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed.

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