Background
The Church Alliance (CA) is a diverse network of 34 church benefits organizations that advocates for employee benefits – including retirement and health care – for clergy, lay workers, and their families. The CA communicates about the needs of ministries and workers served by our members, so those needs are understood by Congress and regulators as particular legislative and regulatory issues are considered. We work with other benefits organizations and coalitions, in addition to policymakers, to advocate on behalf of our member organizations and the many faith leaders serving our communities.
Established in 1975, the CA membership includes church benefits organizations from mainline and evangelical Protestant denominations, Conservative and Reform Jewish movements, and Catholic schools and institutions. Our member organizations provide retirement and welfare benefits to thousands (or, sometimes, tens of thousands) of ministers or rabbis and lay workers spanning across different faiths and ideologies. Our highly professional member organizations are staffed with business leaders, attorneys, accountants, actuaries, and more.
Leaders within the 34 CA organizations understand the needs of their faith communities, while also managing benefits and investing related assets in a prudent manner. The Church Alliance supports a framework that allows diverse faith communities to serve their clergy and lay workers in a manner consistent with their religious beliefs. Church benefits plans are designed and managed to meet the needs of specific ministries, which in turn, contributes to the rich landscape of faith-based activities seen and felt everywhere from America’s small towns to its largest metropolitan areas.
Position
The Executive Director of the CA is a newly created role, responsible for coordinating, managing, and executing the affairs of the CA and implementing its policies to the overall benefit of the organization and its members. The Executive Director will ensure that the daily activities of the CA are consistent with its strategic direction as approved by the Steering Committee.
Significance
This position affords the Executive Director the opportunity to become the nation’s leading expert and visible spokesperson on church plans. This person will influence legislation and regulations to protect and guide church plans for decades to come. The impact of this work will be felt by approximately one million faith-based workers and their families who rely on these benefits.
Responsibilities
The primary role of the Executive Director is to serve as liaison among the various groups and individuals involved in the work of the CA, facilitating consistent communication, timely decision-making, and action to achieve the organization's goals and objectives as articulated by the Steering Committee. These groups and individuals include:
The Executive Director supports the work of the CA by facilitating and coordinating activities and ensuring consistent communications in three key areas of activity:
Core Competencies
Immediate Role Priorities
Qualifications
Compensation and Benefits
A competitive compensation package valued at $200,000-$220,000 will be paid to the qualified candidate, which includes an annual salary and comprehensive benefits or a stipend for them.