Church & Community Partnership Specialist at World Relief

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten?  Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor? If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you. At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.   If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.     ORGANIZATION SUMMARY World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy. This position is reliant upon funding and may be subject to modification or termination based on resource availability. POSITION SUMMARY: The Church & Community Partnership Specialist builds and strengthens relationships with churches, schools, employers, and community organizations to mobilize volunteers, donations, and resources that support refugees and vulnerable immigrants in the Greater Sacramento Region. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Community & Partner Engagement • Cultivate and strengthen partnerships with churches, schools, employers, civic groups, and community organizations that support refugee and immigrant integration. • Serve as a key liaison between World Relief Sacramento and external partners to identify collaboration opportunities in areas such as employment, housing, education, resource drives, and volunteer engagement. • Actively recruit new community partners who will contribute financial gifts and in-kind donations to support program needs. • Plan and implement community outreach activities to increase visibility, promote partnership opportunities, and connect clients to local resources. • Represent World Relief Sacramento at community events, fairs, and meetings, promoting collaboration and mutual support. • Resource & Donation Coordination • Develop strategies to increase both financial contributions and in-kind donations from churches, businesses, and community organizations. • Coordinate in-kind donations (furniture, gift cards, hygiene kits, household items, etc.) to meet program and client needs. • Plan and promote donation drives with local partners, businesses, and churches. • Track, acknowledge, and report on donations received in collaboration with the Development Team. • Support volunteer engagement related to donation and resource support efforts. • Client Resource & Referral Support • Work collaboratively with program teams to identify client needs and facilitate appropriate community referrals. • Maintain awareness of community services and resources available to clients, updating referral directories as needed. • Support clients’ access to educational, employment, and community integration opportunities through coordinated partnerships. • Event Coordination & Outreach • Plan, promote, and support World Relief Sacramento events that advance awareness, engagement, and community collaboration. • Develop outreach materials and presentations that effectively communicate World Relief’s mission and partnership opportunities. • Support event logistics, including venue coordination, promotion, and on-site engagement (occasional evenings and weekends required). • Administrative & Reporting • Maintain a database with accurate documentation of partner engagement, donations, outreach efforts, and outcomes in Dynamics and shared systems. • Monitor and report progress toward established metrics for partner recruitment, donations, and engagement activities. • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the overall mission and goals of World Relief Sacramento. JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Mature and personal Christian faith • Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief • Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities • Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document • Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and nonprofit experience. • Minimum of two years of experience in community engagement, partnership development, or related nonprofit work. • Experience organizing donation drives, volunteer initiatives, or community outreach events. • Strong public speaking and presentation skills. • Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills. • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and clean driving record. • Periodic evening and weekend availability required. • Authorization to work legally in the U.S. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Familiarity with local Sacramento-area service providers, community organizations, schools, and faith-based networks. • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across cultural, organizational, and denominational lines. • Cultural humility and sensitivity working with immigrant and multi-ethnic communities. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and CRM tools (e.g., Dynamics). • Fluency in a second language commonly spoken by refugees in Sacramento (e.g., Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Ukrainian, or Spanish) is preferred but not required. World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time, Regular, and part-time (25+ hours per week) employees   World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.   *** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.   For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.