National Benevolent Association
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
The NBA’s Program Coordinator for Health and Social Service (HSS) Partner Support (PC-HSS PS) accompanies and collaborates with Disciples-related health and social service organizations and ministries. Reporting to the Vice President of Organizational and Leadership Development, the PC-HSSPS particularly focuses with these partners in their work of cultivating and strengthening communities.
The HSS Partner Support program area seeks to support executive leadership development and wellness, provide administrative and operational support and organizational wellness services, collaborate with partners in justice advocacy and organizing efforts, and provide churchwide engagement and networking opportunities. This program area intersects with any/all other NBA program areas (Grants, Social Entrepreneurship, Community Engagement, Mental Health and Wellness, and Young Adult Leadership Development). The PC-HSSPS oversees administrative and operational support services, broadens the reach of this work across the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), builds and nurtures a network of HSS organizations and ministries, and shares the stories of these partners with the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) and beyond. The PC-HSSPS effectively works with people from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds.
This is a full-time position and is part of the Organizational and Leadership Development Program Team. The scope of work includes leading and working in a way that promotes NBA’s core values including the values of belonging, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Overall NBA Program Staff:
*Participate fully as part of the program team
*Collaborate with the VP of Organizational Leadership and Development and other NBA staff to ensure missional consistency across ministry of NBA
*Represent the NBA’s Health and Social Service Partner Support work across the life of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and in ecumenical settings, as assigned
HSS Partner Support Responsibilities:
*Strategy and Vision – Coordinate, implement, and evaluate the scope and strategy of the NBA Health and Social Service Partner Support
* Partner Leadership Development – Coordinate and manage leadership development programming for HSS partner organizations
*Partner Organizational Development – Oversee administrative & operational support services
*Partner Grants – Provide program level support for grants programs
* Partner and Participant Connections and Support – provide administrative and operational support for HSS Partners
* Training, Skills Building and Networking – Work with VP of Organizational and Leadership Development to create quality and appropriate trainings, resources and opportunities for connection through the NBA Innovation Institute model to enhance overall work of Health and Social Service Partner Support
*Event Support – Coordinate and provide leadership for gatherings and events
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
* Self-directed and goal-oriented, as informed by organizational needs and mission; able to prioritize and multi-task meeting deadlines and a demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities
* Ability to listen for and perceive needs of nonprofit ministries, leaning into NBA’s mission of compassion and care
* Ability to research, gather and analyze data to understand impact and outcomes of NBA’s work with organizations
* Understanding of and commitment to the mission of NBA
* Understanding of and commitment to social service and social justice values
* A commitment to justice and equity; including experience working with persons from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds including appreciating historical contexts, discerning nuances of relationships and power dynamics, understanding racial/ethnic realities, and respecting community needs and desires
*Ability to speak comfortably in front of groups
* Ability to work well in collaboration with others
* Attention to detail is a must
* Proficient with technology and web-based platforms
* Flexibility and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as required
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
*Work experience in health and social service setting(s) preferred
*Demonstrated strength in connecting people to needed resources
*Success in building strong connections to a variety of diverse communities, in particular Disciples communities such as Racial-Ethnic Disciples ministries, LGBTQIA+ ministries, health and social services agencies, congregations, etc.
* Experience in gathering and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data for decision-making
* Bachelor’s degree and/or significant experience and knowledge of current best practices in the field of nonprofit leadership and/or management
WORK ENVIRONMENT
* This position is remote. It is encouraged that a major airport be within an hour.
* This position often requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
* Extensive use of technology required and proficiency in this necessary
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* The ability to communicate in person, on the telephone, through online media, and in front of large groups of people
* The ability to meet a rigorous travel schedule that includes managing up to 50 lbs. of luggage
* Occasional need to manage marketing and work materials, 40 lbs. or less
TRAVEL REQUIRED
*Willingness to travel approximately 7 days per month; this includes an annual 4-5 day All-Staff gathering
SALARY
* $81,941 with a robust benefits package
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
The National Benevolent Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The National Benevolent Association, in affirmation of its commitment to excellence and cultural relevance, endeavors to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in its hiring, promotion, compensation and
employment practices. Organizational decisions regarding hiring, promotion, compensation and human resource practices will be based upon a person’s qualifications and/or performance without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, gender,gender identity or gender expression, genetic information, military status, or religion, except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification. This policy extends to every phase of the
employment process including: recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job assignment, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in force, terminations, and organization-sponsored educational, social, and recreational programs.
TO APPLY:
To apply for this position please submit 1) a letter of interest and 2) an up-to-date resume in a PDF format to careers@nbacares.org with PROGRAM COORDINATOR-HSS in the subject line.
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025 at 5:00 pm Central
QUESTIONS: Contact Dani Cartwright at careers@nbacares.org
See the complete job description at Career Opportunities – NBA Cares
