Congregations and Communities Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Community Health and Wellness

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION CONTROL #:

SUPERVISOR: Director of Community Health and Wellness

PART-TIME (20 HOURS PER WEEK)

TEMPORARY, GRANT-FUNDED POSITION UNTIL AUGUST OF 2028

Employment is at-will and contingent on continued grant funding

Hourly Range: $19.88 to $25.84 (mid-point: $22.86)

SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will have a strong desire to serve in faith-based settings in North Philadelphia and have a background experience in Christian-rooted community engagement, community outreach, community organizing, and/ or ecumenical spiritual formation and care. Under the supervision of the Community Health and Wellness (CHW) department and in collaboration with the Chaplaincy Team, the Congregations and Communities Coordinator directs and supports the implementation of EHC’s Congregation and Communities Grant. This role will 1) assess and diversify spiritual care offerings for Esperanza Health Center staff members; 2) build on EHC’s connections and offerings with churches, congregations, and faith-based nonprofits across Philadelphia; and 3) continue collaboration with the Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF) around their member care program and ecumenical offerings. This position will report to the Director of Community Health and Wellness. All work is grounded in EHC’s five core values (Community Focus, High Quality, Imago Dei, Whole Person Care, and Accessibility) and supports the organization’s core values implementation efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• EHC Spiritual Wellbeing and Formation

  • In collaboration with the chaplaincy team, supervisor, and EHC leadership, engage in the coordination and implementation of grant activities to support the spiritual wellbeing and formation of EHC staff across denominations, traditions, and experiences

  • Assess staff spiritual well-being and emerging needs through an organizational spiritual well-being “pulse” survey and listening circles.

  • In collaboration with the chaplaincy team and leadership, reimagine EHC’s shared daily devotional time, and develop a resource guide with themes, prayers, prompts, and other tools to make leading devotionals accessible to staff.

  • Develop and coordinate spiritual practices and learning opportunities for staff to build practical skills and explore meaningful questions of faith, vocation, justice, community, and EHC's work.

  • Develop educational resources/ opportunities to foster curiosity, understanding, and appreciation across Christian traditions. This may include a Christian traditions series, an organization-wide annual church liturgical calendar across traditions, or topics, resources, and engagement opportunities to connect new staff to our Christian mission

  • Provide support for EHC retreats and all-staff trainings, such as securing speakers for workshops

• Support for Local Pastors & Organizational Leaders

  • Build relationships with local pastors, clergy, and nonprofit and community organization leaders, offering opportunities for care, connection, spiritual renewal, and collaboration across congregations and organizations.

  • Assess the spiritual well-being and needs of local leaders through surveys and/ or listening groups

  • Organize and host quarterly Leader Appreciation events to bring diverse clergy and faith-based leaders together

  • Organize opportunities for faith leaders to engage in rhythms of rest, reflection, and learning through planning of retreats and workshops

  • Gather participant data and feedback to evaluate and adapt programming

• Collaboration with the Christian Community Health Fellowship

  • Build collaboration between EHC and CCHF through participation in joint programs and gatherings

  • Assist in coordination of the new CCHF Belonging and Welcome Workgroup that seeks to build ecumenical practices within the CCHF conference

• Grant Administrative Work

  • Assist the Director of Community Health and Wellness with regular productivity reporting, data analysis, and grant reporting for the Congregations and Communities grant

  • Problem-solve and provide feedback to assure quality programming, grant outcomes, and goal prioritization.

  • Communicate directly, effectively, and in a timely fashion with your supervisor, EHC teams, community members, and partner organizations.

  • Foster a climate of collaboration, understanding, and teamwork both within the program team(s), department, and as it relates to EHC in general.

  • Adhere to professional ethics and boundaries in the care of others

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Community Advocacy, Social Work, Theology, or related field. Two (2) or more years of professional experience in pastoral/ congregational work, spiritual direction/ spiritual formation work, community organizing, or related experience may be considered.

• Demonstrated cultural humility, strong cross-cultural sensitivity and experiences, required.

• Demonstrated ability to work across ecumenical settings, required

• Experience with trauma and resiliency practices and protective factors, preferred

• Experience in program development, implementation, facilitation, administration, and grant tracking/reporting, etc, required

• Demonstrated ability to work within a community setting with diverse populations

• Able to present ideas and opinions clearly and concisely, both written and orally.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative with new projects and assignments.

• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and programs at the same time

• Knowledge of community resources, churches and community organizations, especially those in North Philadelphia, preferred

• Competency in Google Suite, knowledge of database and data analysis.

• Ability to foster a spirit of humility, listening, and unity in response to criticism with the end goal of becoming better poised to serve the community.

• Demonstrable maturity and professionalism in the workplace.

• Able to integrate personal faith with work at EHC.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Will require the ability to work some nights and weekends.

• Must be willing to work in a complex community

• Must be able to sit/stand at a desk for long periods of time.

• Must be able to read fine print on paper, computer, and databases.

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs. (assist with stacking chairs for community events, etc.), climb stairs, drive or travel to other EHC sites, and walk to and from parking lots.