Share Email Opening Title Minister for Board and Council Relations, Application Close: March 31, 2025  Ministry Team Office of the General Minister and President   Reports To General Minister and President   FLSA Status Exempt   Salary Grade 8   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Category National and Global Ministries, Cleveland, Ohio   Starting Salary $65,000-$73,000   Description GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION: The United Church of Christ, National Ministries seeks a Minister for Board and Council Relations to support governing body and council relations in consultation with the General Counsel’s office and reporting to the General Minister and President/CEO. This position supports the United Church of Christ Board and the Church Building & Loan Fund Board of Directors. The Minister for Board and Council Relations will also serve as the primary liaison to UCC colleges, universities, and seminaries; and maintain relationships with the Council for American Indian Ministry, Council for Higher Education, Council for Racial and Ethnic Ministries (COREM), a ministry of racial and ethnic groups of the United Church of Christ; Council for Theological Education, Council for Youth and Young Adult Ministries, and Historical Council. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage calendar of board and board committee meetings in consultation with designated staff Coordinate timely preparation, pre- and post-meeting delivery of board and committee meeting documents (agendas, reports, minutes, etc.) in consultation with designated staff. Serve as the first point of contact for board members’ questions/concerns; continuously monitoring rosters/committee rosters to ensure they are up to date. Conduct evaluations of board meetings and member experience on a per meeting basis and provide reports to the designated recipient. Request, collect, and follow up on board member Conflict of Interest and Abuse Prevention disclosures annually Manage board member expense reports Assist with board member travel arrangements as required Monitor and manage board budgets Provide Board Effect/Concur orientation and training to board members Serve as staff to the General Synod Nominating Committee (GSNC), and follow through on the work of ensuring the skill sets needed on the UCCB are passed on GSNC from the GMP/CEO. Work closely with the GMP/CEO and the Chief Divisional Operations Office (CB&LF) to ensure skills sets needed on the CB&LF and ARC Boards are met. Serve as primary staff person to the UCCB’s Board Development Committee Work with our Research Team to prepare a survey of past UCCB members to determine how the UCCB experience can be shaped to support future recruitment of its members. Develop and conduct exit interviews for Board members at the end of their term and those who leave early Draft articles on board work for chair/GMP review and publication by MarCom Serve as point of first contact for specified councils Organize meetings for councils at the request of the General Minister & President   Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform successfully in this position. A college degree, or equivalent, or a combination of academic study and experience. Demonstrated experience with non-profit governance or board relations Commitment to and theological understanding of mission in its broad range of concerns; ability to articulate and witness to one’s faith perspective. Understanding of the polity and structures of the United Church of Christ. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and demonstrated excellent people skills. Organizational and project management skills. Ability to take direction and follow through on commitments Self-starter and movement builder capable of collaborative growth Desire and sensitivity to working in diverse racial, ethnic, cultural and religious settings with commitment to diversity in the workplace as well as in one’s understanding of mission. OTHER: This position is based in Cleveland, OH and requires at least 3 days of work in the office Some evening and weekend work will be required   This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of the ministry. Since no job description can detail all duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a position, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a position shall also be considered part of the position holder’s responsibility. It is expected that the person who holds this position will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the policies of the UCC and in a manner that will reflect positively on the organization. All staff are encouraged to nurture safety within the work performed on behalf of the UCC by being attentive to self-care, education, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and the importance of referring those in need to supportive and helpful resources.   Comprehensive Benefits Package Employer paid health, dental, pension, life, and disability benefits   Application Deadline March 31, 2025   About the Organization The United Church of Christ Our faith is 2000 years old. Our thinking is not. We believe in God's Continuing Testament. We believe in Extravagant Welcome We believe the church's mission is to Change Lives   EOE Statement The United Church of Christ National Setting celebrates diversity and an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the broad spectrum of our diverse society. We endeavor to recruit employees from backgrounds that vary by race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, genetic information, past, present or future service in the uniformed services, religion, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local law. We are proud to be a multicultural, multiracial, open and affirming, accessible to all, equal opportunity employer.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://UCC.appone.com

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