We currently have two open positions. They are listed below: 

Job Posting - Young Child Ministries Coordinator (job description)
Fifth Reformed Church is now accepting resumes for the stipend position of Young Child Ministries Coordinator.  This is a 20-hour-per-month position that reports to the Children's Ministries Director.  Responsibilities include to lead, coach and develop people willing to serve as Ministry Partners in caring for the youngest members of Fifth Church, and understand the critical role that ministries to young children play in connecting with families that might not be connected to Christ and lead all Ministry Partners in understanding the same.  A full position description is available here.  Please submit your resumes to rkindle@fifthrc.org as a Word document or by dropping them by the church office.

REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA


FOLLOWING CHRIST IN MISSION


SHARON HAYES
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR
4500 60th Street S.E. • Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 698-7071 ext. 232 (800) 968-3943 Fax: (616) 698-6606
shayes@rca.org


RCA Mission and Vision Statement


The Reformed Church in America is a fellowship of congregations called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to be the
very presence of Jesus Christ in the world. Our shared task is to equip congregations for ministry—a thousand churches in a
million ways doing one thing—following Christ in mission,
in a lost and broken world so loved by God.


JOB POSTING


Executive Assistant for CAPS, Congregational Mission & Disabilities Ministry


The Reformed Church in America is looking for a poised, experienced, and professional Executive Assistant to
support the Director of Communications, Director of Congregational Mission, and Coordinator of Disabilities
Ministry in carrying out the responsibilities of their respective offices.


The Executive Assistant must provide a full range of timely, confidential, administrative, executive support,
and other related services, to the Directors and Coordinator. This includes support for cluster management
responsibilities, organizing meetings, event planning, preparing high quality documents, expense reports,
correspondence, submissions and related material, in order to support the activities and goals of the staff
clusters.


The ideal candidate should have previous experience working with high level management, handling
confidential information, and financial management support. This individual should have exceptional clerical
skills, experience with Google mail, Microsoft Office Suite programs such as, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and a
demonstrated ability in using a database. In addition, he or she should possess a strong attention to detail,
the ability to anticipate the needs of the Executive, a teamwork mentality, and a positive attitude at all times.
Excellent skills are required in the following areas: communication (both verbal and written), organizational,
problem solving, and time management.


Grade: 14
Salary range: Commensurate with experience
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Please email a letter of interest with your resume by March 23, 2012, to Sharon Hayes: shayes@rca.org


The GSC believes that people of all races and ethnicities are created in God’s own image and that its employees are the key to the
ministry to which we have been called. Unlawful discrimination and harassment are contrary to its values and adversely affects all
of us in the workplace. Therefore, the GSC generally subscribes to a philosophy and practice of equal employment opportunity and
diversity. It recognizes its moral and social responsibility to go beyond the provisions of statutory laws, and to support and contribute
to the wider process of change through all aspects of its work and practices in order to eliminate discrimination and promote equality
and diversity. The GSC is committed to ensure that its recruiting, hiring, promotion, and other employment practices and procedures
do not unlawfully discriminate against individuals based on any protected characteristic.

 Family Promise is looking for a part time case manager. This person will assist with support services offered to guests in our different programs at the Day Center during the week.  A short description is attached with contact information included. 

cheryl@familypromisegr.org
www.familypromisegr.org

Ending homelessness...one family at a time!

 

Job Description 

Family Promise of Grand Rapids, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking an organized, compassionate and highly motivated Housing and Family Services Coordinator and Case Manager.  This Part Time team member will report to the Family Promise Executive Director.


Minimum Requirements
•         Four-year BSW degree (or related degree) required. Master’s Degree Preferred. 
•         3 years’ experience in direct service/administration related to housing, shelter, or family 
       services preferred.
•         Experience in non-profit sector effectively working with volunteers and donors.
•         Understanding of scientific program evaluation standards (best practices).
•         Excellent communication skills, including both written and verbal communications.
•         Must have strong project-management skills. Must be detail oriented and able to execute 
       projects in a fast-paced environment.
•         Must be proficient in Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel.
•         Needs to be familiar and comfortable working in a faith-based environment.


Primary Duties


The Housing and Family Services Coordinator and Case Manager will:


•        Perform all intake and exit interviews.
•        Develop and deliver the provision of services related to financial literacy and budgeting, 
      housing plans, workforce development, educational planning, health and wellness referrals 
      for clients  participating in Family Promise programs. 
•        Manage the disbursement and tracking of all goods and services provided to clients. 
•        Hours between 9am-2pm, Monday –Friday.


More information at www.familypromisegr.org


Application Deadline – March 16th or until filled.


To Apply, please send resume and cover letter to: FamilyPromise@FamilyPromiseGR.org  or mail to:
 
Executive Director
Family Promise of Grand Rapids
906 S. Division Ave, STE 205
Grand Rapids, MI 49507

December 2011: 

RCA Administrative Assistant for Development and Human Resources 

The Reformed Church in America is seeking a poised, experienced, and professional Administrative Assistant to support Development and Human resources. 

The Administrative Assistant for Development and Human Resources must provide a full range of timely, confidential, administrative, executive support, and other related services, to the Director of Development, Development Team members, and Personnel Director.  This includes organizing meetings, coordinating travel arrangements and accommodations, filing, preparing high quality documents, reports, correspondence, submissions and related material, in order to support the activities and goals of both departments.

The ideal candidate should have previous experience working with high level management, handling confidential information, and financial management support. This individual should have exceptional clerical skills, experience in Microsoft Office Suite programs, Google mail, Google Docs, Expense Expert and a demonstrated proficiency in using Raisers Edge database.  In addition, he or she should possess a strong attention to detail, a teamwork mentality, and a positive attitude at all times. Excellent skills are required in the following areas: communication (both verbal and written), organizational, problem solving, and time management. Please click here for a full position description) 

Grade: 13 Salary range: $33,631 to $34,700 per year

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Please email a letter of interest with your resume by January 5, 2012, to Sharon Hayes via shayes@rca.org

November 2011:  Fifth Church seeks Church Planter for Caledonia 

Fifth Reformed Church (Grand Rapids, MI) www.fifthrc.org is seeking a leader and pastor to plant, sustain, and grow an outreach oriented, theological Reformed church in Caledonia, MI. General responsibilities are to grow disciples who make disciples for the purposes of building a mission oriented community in Caledonia. To review the complete job description including responsibilities and requirements, click the link below and/or contact Fifth Reformed Church via email "info at fifthrc.org".  Please include "Caledonia Church Pastor Position" in the subject line.   

Job Description

There are currently two job openings at the Reformed Church in America. The first is the "Executive Coordinator to the General Secretary."

The second is for the "Retirement Plan Administrator." Here are links for each position:

Executive Coordinator 

Retirement Plan Administrator

Job Descriptions: 

Position: Executive Coordinator to the General Secretary

The General Synod Council of the Reformed Church in America is looking for a poised, experienced, and professional Executive Coordinator to support the General Secretary in carrying out the responsibilities of that office.

The Executive Coordinator to the General Secretary assists in the implementation of various responsibilities, providing day to day continuity and response between the General Secretary's office and the General Synod and General Synod Council officers and staff; officers and staff of regional synods, classes, and congregations; and the various boards and agencies of the Reformed Church in America.

The ideal candidate must have a thorough knowledge of the Reformed Church in America and a willingness to embrace its mission and vision statement. This individual should have previous experience working with high level management and handling confidential information. In addition, he or she should possess a strong attention to detail, the ability to anticipate the needs of the General Secretary, a teamwork mentality, and a positive attitude at all times. Excellent skills are required in the following areas: communication (both verbal and written), organizational, problem solving, strategic planning, and time management.

Complete job description
Grade: 16
Salary range: 52,806 to 56,107 per year
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Please submit, via email, a letter of interest and resume by November 20, 2011 to Sharon Hayes.

Position: Retirement Plan Administrator

The Reformed Church in America (RCA) is seeking a Retirement Plan Administrator to oversee, maintain and monitor the RCA 403(b) and Retirement Plans administered through its benefits corporation the Board of Benefits Services (BOBS).  The Retirement Program is offered by the Reformed Church in America to its employees, missionaries and ordained ministers serving the local RCA congregations and elsewhere.  The Plan Administrator oversees all plan administration through interpretation of the RCA 403(b) and Retirement Plan documents.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of and commitment to the RCA mission and vision.  He or She must be a knowledgeable retirement specialist in the non-profit sector particularly church plans. A bachelor degree or equivalent combination of training and experience, CEBS accreditation in the area of retirement benefits, experienced supervisor, and proven experience with deferred compensation plans, and defined contribution plans is required.  Knowledge of church and RCA denominational polity, structure and operations is preferred.  Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, team building, organizational, problem solving, time management, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Complete job description
Grade: 16
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Location: New York City

Please email a letter of interest with your resume by December 5, 2011, to Shayes@rca.org.