Share Email Opening Title Minister for Refugee and Migration Services, Application Close: April 10, 2025  Ministry Team Global HOPE   Reports To Minister and Team Leader, Global HOPE   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 Minister for Refugee and Migration Services develops and coordinates theologically grounded strategies, initiatives, and programmatic resources related to the comprehensive NMUCC’s Refugee and Migration Ministries program. This position focuses on supporting local church engagement with activities that support migrant, immigrant, refugee, and asylee communities. This position engages with a variety of partners across, and outside, the UCC to ensure strategic collaboration that addresses the shifting needs of migrant, immigrant, refugee and asylee communities through collective social action. This position will work across the following areas: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Resettlement and Newcomer Accompaniment Support UCC congregations, Conferences and other UCC ministries in connecting and collaborating with local refugee resettlement offices of Church World Service (CWS) and national resettlement networks. Conceptualize and develop plans to increase UCC capacity for migration services including refugee resettlement, asylum seeker support, and advocacy guided by the goals and strategies of the UCC. Work with UCC congregations and ecumenical partners around community sponsorship for newly arriving refugees to be resettled and for accompaniment of asylum seekers. Resource Development, Education and Advocacy Curate worship materials and facilitate theological discernment dialogue to interpret the UCC’s Refugee and Migration Ministries program across its various settings, strengthening its voice and engagement through speaking engagements, articles, workshop leadership, and correspondence. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of government immigration and refugee resettlement policies and procedures to support and advocate on behalf of migrant, immigrant, refugee and asylee populations. In collaboration with the Global HOPE Minister and Team Leader, engage and educate congregations about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to refugees and migrants. Issued-Related UCC Networks Lead the UCC’s network of Immigrant Welcoming Congregations and resource the discernment process of congregations interested in becoming an Immigrant Welcoming Congregation. Support the Minister for Immigration Justice’s leadership of the National Collaborative on Immigration – a network of UCC members active in immigration policy advocacy. Collaborate with the Minister for Immigration Justice to strengthen and expand networks of UCC congregations engaging in refugee, migrant, asylum, and resettlement ministries. NMUCC Coordination and Collaboration Collaborate for programming, resource development, network building, communication and advocacy at points of intersection with the work of Global Relations Ministers in Global Ministries, the Washington, D.C. office, the United Nations office, and other related national ministries programs. Participate in the Migration, Immigration, Refugee and Asylee (MIRA) working table to coordinate NMUCC’s strategy, approach and response to MIRA advocacy and program implementation. Work collaboratively with Global HOPE Team members at points of intersection, including with the Minister for Disaster Response and Recovery on displacement issues and with the Team Leader on sustainability issues stemming from war, poverty, and climate change. Ecumenical Coordination and Collaboration In partnership with the Minister and Team Leader for the Global HOPE office, maintain programmatic relationships with appropriate Church World Service offices and staff, including Faith Solidarity working group, and the offices and staff of other faith-based and non-governmental organizations related to the work of refugee and migration services. Grant Administration In consultation with the Global HOPE Team Leader, develop grant applications and requests for proposals for the distribution of refugee and migration grant funds to support congregations, Conferences, and partners. Participate in Global HOPE team grant review meetings to provide input for assessing grant applications supporting local initiatives accompanying refugees, asylees, and migrants. Work with the Global HOPE team to monitor and track outcomes and stories connected to granted funds.   Other duties as assigned.   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 master’s degree in a related field, or a combination of education and demonstrated work experience. A theological understanding of global mission in its broad range of concerns; a person of faith familiar with the United Church of Christ and its core values. Knowledge and experience working with migration services, with an understanding of the issues and methodologies for creating systemic change. Demonstrated intercultural competencies with ability to work in diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious settings. Demonstrated capability to communicate through a variety of methods, including preaching and writing for newsletters. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially as well as independently and confidentially. Demonstrated use of social media and related technologies. Ability to travel within the United States and its territories. OTHER The position is based in Cleveland and requires work in the office at least 3 days/week.   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 April 10, 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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