What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission Clerk position at Presbyterian Church USA?
Overview
The national offices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), based in Louisville Kentucky, serve with mid-councils, congregations, worshipping communities, and partner organizations to carry forth the mission of Jesus Christ. Approximately 400 individuals, diverse in race, age, gender, sexual orientation, faith, skills, and more, come together as colleagues to work for a world where justice reigns, peace prevails, and God’s love extends to all people. This community comprises the staff of several national entities: the Office of the General Assembly, Presbyterian Investment and Loan Corporation, the Presbyterian Mission Agency, the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, Presbyterian Women, and the Administrative Services Group.
Basic Commitment: This position calls for a basic commitment to Jesus Christ and to the Christian faith, as well as a basic commitment to the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as noted in its theological confessions, the Book of Order, and the actions of the General Assembly.
Responding to the changing contexts in which the Office of the General Assembly (OGA) supports the PC(USA)’s mission in the 21st century, OGA prioritizes its work within the church as developing and strengthening relationships, leadership (re)formation, with attention to equity and justice. In this work, this position calls for a mindset that is innovative and courageous, and faithful and Spirit-led.
The General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission Clerk demonstrates a commitment to continue to dismantle white supremacy, sexism and racism in the Office of the General Assembly and the PC(USA). The position fosters collaboration, innovation and openness with colleagues, constituents, and the wider church.
Purpose of the Position: This position will support the covenantal life of the PC(USA) by assisting and staffing the General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission (GAPJC) with administrative paralegal- style work. Position is Term Contract Part Time non-benefits eligible up to 19 hours per work week. Work location is in Louisville or deployed.
Responsibilities (in order of importance, the essential responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to):
- Coordinate scheduling, case filings, and documentation for GAPJC hearings and trials;
- Collaborate with the Assistant for Committee and Administrative Support to ensure logistics of GAPJC meetings and deliberations are arranged and communicated;
- Other duties as assigned by the Manager for Judicial Process and Social Witness
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- A strong Christian faith, a deep commitment to and active ministry in both the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the church ecumenical, and a passion for the gospel are essential qualities for the person to be selected for this position.
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to work in a consultative and collaborative style
- Demonstrated ability or capacity for group facilitation and consultative work
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and the benefits to be derived from working with a broad range of people
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and to increasing intercultural competence
- Ability to effectively manage interpersonal relationships
- A thorough knowledge of, or a desire and ability to learn, the mission, polity, systems, and structure of the PC(USA)
- Ability to use current technology and equipment.
Sensory or Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to travel domestically to attend meetings and the biennial General Assembly as needed. Ability to transport and use computer and other technological equipment.
Skills requirements:
- fluency in Spanish, Korean, or another language.
- paralegal training and/or experience
Helpful Skills:
- Have a deep understanding and commitment to cultural and racial ethnic inclusiveness. Values diverse groups, ethnicities, genders, communities, cultural constituencies and points of view. Able to relate well to people from all walks of life and of varying theological perspectives.
- Ability to speak one or more languages other than English very helpful
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) retains the discretion to add or to change the functions, responsibilities, and/or minimum qualifications for this position at any time.
The Office of the General Assembly seeks applicants who value differences and the benefits to be derived from working with a broad range of people. Ability to work in a consultative and collaborative style within and across agencies, councils, and governing body lines.
The Office of the General Assembly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, class, religion, country of origin, political belief, (dis)ability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any factor protected by law. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
A Corp Commitment:
Our faith in God inspires our commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and is grounded in scripture, the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and actions of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is committed to being not only an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the U.S. government, but with the inclusion of gender identity and sexual orientation as well.
Candidates from Presbyterian communities in the global south and other historic Presbyterian Communities of Color, preferably with theological training and fluency in languages other than English, are encouraged to apply.
