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Associate Director - Public Affairs & Religious Liberty (PARL)

Peachtree Corners, Georgia, United States · On-site

$6k–$6k/mo

Mid level

POSITION SUMMARY: The associate director works in conjunction with the departmental director to share the common goals of the department. The department oversees the religious liberty work of the church in defending, pre…

Skills: Public Speaking, Legal Writing, Legislative Advocacy, Mediation, Conciliation

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Associate Director - Public Affairs & Religious Liberty (PARL)

Southern Union Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists

Peachtree Corners, Georgia, United States • On-site

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  • $6k–$6k/mo
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
  • Posted 8d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Associate Director supports the departmental director in defending and expanding religious freedom by building relations with public and private sectors. Key duties include assisting church members with religious accommodation issues and monitoring state legislative actions.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher in legal or ministerial studies is required, along with experience in religious liberty work or labor law. Candidates must possess strong public speaking skills and a working knowledge of Title VII and EEOC regulations.

Full job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The associate director works in conjunction with the departmental director to share the common goals of the department. The department oversees the religious liberty work of the church in defending, preserving and expanding religious freedom within our territory. The associate director assists the director by helping to build and maintain a positive relation with the public and private sectors of society to promote good citizenship and sound public policy. This includes assisting church members with religious accommodation problems in the workplace and other areas.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIY:

  • Assist church members in resolving problems relating to religious liberty issues.
  • Monitor state legislative actions and work with the departmental director to clarify the church’s position on issues dealing with religious freedom. The associate takes the lead on this issue and confers with director on actionable items.
  • Assist the director in mobilizing the clergy and laity to speak out on serious religious liberty issues.
  • Provide training to church congregations on religious liberty issues. This includes being able to deliver public addresses/sermons and seminar presentations in a clear and focused manner.
  • Write articles for publication that relate to PARL issues.
  • Work with the Government Liaison Representatives (GLR) program to provide training and assistance at the state level.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the director.



RECOMMENDED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in either legal or ministerial/pastoral studies is required.
  • Experience in Religious Liberty work and/or labor law is required.
  • Working knowledge of Title VII, EEOC, unemployment, mediation, conciliation, and litigation is recommended.
  • Two to three years working with accommodation cases and legislative advocacy.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL:

Well-developed knowledge of principles, policies, and beliefs of the Southern Union Conference and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Adaptable and able to evaluate priorities quickly.

  • This position requires strong organizational skills, as you must be able to meet all Federal and State deadlines in handing religious liberty cases.
  • Public speaking and excellent writing skills are a requirement.
  • Individual should have pastoral and/or legal training with understanding of the church organization and policies.
  • Must be able to work with and keep up to date with current technology.
  • Must be willing and able to travel extensively and with a flexible schedule.

CONTACTS, ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Contact with church leaders, outside organizations, and lay people, as well as Southern Union personnel at all levels. Must possess advanced interpersonal skills and project a professional Christian image.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to read, speak, and hear in English language. Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Remote work/hybrid work is not available for this position. This position requires working onsite unless job demands being in the field.

Related keywords

Religious LibertyPublic AffairsTitle VIIEEOCLabor LawLegislative AdvocacyReligious AccommodationSouthern Union ConferenceSeventh-day Adventist ChurchGovernment LiaisonPublic PolicyLegal StudiesMinisterial Studies

About Southern Union Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists

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Religious Institutions
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Norcross, Georgia
LinkedIn followers
26

Offices: 302 RESEARCH DR, Norcross, Georgia 30092, us

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About Southern Union Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists

LinkedIn
Industry
Religious Institutions
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Norcross, Georgia
LinkedIn followers
26

Offices: 302 RESEARCH DR, Norcross, Georgia 30092, us

View all jobs at Southern Union Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists

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