Church Consultant, Church Relations - Charlotte, NC

Overview As a Church Consultant, you are an ambassador to congregations, congregation‑based employers, and mid councils, developing, nurturing, and maintaining relationships to assist employers in understanding the Board’s Benefits Plan and programs. Responsibilities Represent the Board of Pensions to church councils and employers by building and maintaining positive, trusting, and productive relationships with congregations and mid councils of the PC(USA). Promote and interpret the Benefits Plan, supporting presbytery and congregational leaders during moments of challenge or crisis. Consult with employers to determine benefit strategies, implement benefit offerings, encourage retention of existing business with the Board, and support expansion of business with church employers. Promote the identity and purpose of the Board of Pensions, highlight new plans and programs, deliver benefits workshops and webinars, and connect the Board’s plans and programs to Presbyterian values of justice, compassion, community, and stewardship. Provide Board staff with feedback and pertinent information from mid councils, employers, and plan members to ensure the plans and programs administered are relevant and suitable. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; Master’s degree preferred. Five years’ experience with the PC(USA) and congregational life. Thorough knowledge of the Benefits Plan, staying current with changes, trends, and structural application of employer benefits. Strong relationship management skills with internal and external clients. Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time within North Carolina and South Carolina, and nationally as required. Ability to connect Reformed theology with foundations of the Benefits Plan and congregational practice, finance, and personal finance discussions. Deep understanding of the Benefits Plan, Church polity, and membership expectations. Ability to design and deliver effective presentations to individuals and groups at all levels of benefits knowledge. High proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Strong leadership, organization, accountability, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing directions and strategy with agility. Commitment to staying current on benefits industry and denominational expertise via networking, seminars, literature, and formal training. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Defined benefit pension plan. 403(b) retirement savings plan. Generous paid time off, including sick time, holidays, and 22 days of personal leave. Tuition assistance. Employee Assistance Plan and other health and well‑being resources. Employer‑paid death benefits with optional additional coverage. Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage. Access to the Board’s education and grant assistance programs. Discount programs on entertainment, travel, and more. Opportunity to work for a service‑oriented employer. Volunteer and community service opportunities. Equal Opportunity Employment The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military/veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)