Connectional Relations Manager
Company: Wespath Benefits & Investments
Location: Glenview
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Connectional Relations Manager
Location:
1901 Chestnut Ave
Glenview, Illinois, 60025
United States Category:
Church RelationsDate Needed by:
6/1/2023
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Wespath Benefits and
Investments, recognized as a 2017-2022 Chicago's Best and Brightest
Companies to Work For and a 2022 National Best and Brightest
Companies to Work For, has an opportunity for a newly created role
of Connectional Relations Manager in our Church Relations
department. At Wespath customer satisfaction and teamwork are just
two of our core values. In this role you'll play an important part
in helping the department strengthen or establish mutually
beneficial relationships between Wespath and United Methodist and
other organizations, groups, leaders and other key individuals, and
governing bodies. In addition, in this role you will be responsible
for coordinating Wespath's efforts to achieve successful outcomes
at General Conference (or future legislative bodies such as
regional conferences). Connectional Relations Manager Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision and
well-being benefits from our HealthFlex Exchange on day one!
8% employer contribution to
retirement plan with an additional match up to 2% on day one!
22 days of PTO + 12 paid holidays
Hybrid work environment; with the
possibility to work remotely for a candidate who is very familiar
with United Methodist Church polity, structure and governance.
Free financial planning assistance
from EY
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement and other
development opportunities #LI-JR1 #LI-Hybrid Minimum
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Familiarity with the polity,
structure, and governance of the United Methodist Church.
Experience leading or managing teams
of co-workers or volunteers in the successful accomplishment of
projects or initiatives.
Experience representing one's
organization to clients, partners, and other external audiences via
written communications, presentations to large or small groups, and
person-to-person conversations.
Knowledge and experience with
Microsoft Office or similar products, including fundamental Excel
spreadsheet functions, Word documents, and Outlook email.
Familiarity with and use of
videoconferencing applications such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom,
and with digital communications.
Willingness and ability to travel to
meetings and events, as needed or requested, including weekend
travel at times and possibly including occasional international
travel. The travel requirement could reach or exceed 25-30% of time
during months of peak external activities, but overall is expected
to be about 10-15% or less over the entire year. Preferred
Requirements/Qualifications:
Knowledge of employee benefit plans,
especially pension and retirement plans, and basic financial
planning concepts.
Experience working in church-related
or non-profit organizations, especially in the United Methodist
connectional structure.
Work, volunteer, or life experience
with diverse communities and cultures.
Ability to converse in French or
Portuguese is a plus.
Wespath Benefits and Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and does not discriminate in hiring. Apply NowShare Save Job
Keywords: Wespath Benefits & Investments, Glenview , Connectional Relations Manager, Executive , Glenview, Illinois
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