Advocacy Coordinator (Limited Term)- 2025362

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:

World Relief is a unique and invigorating place to work. We are looking for talented, ambitious and collaborative people to come alongside our mission, vision and values as we boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. We hope these resources provide more insight into your hiring journey with us. The Advocacy Coordinator will have statewide responsibilities in advocacy, based in the World Relief Texas office. This role will engage with, equip, and empower churches, pastors, and community members to speak out on behalf of refugees and other immigrants in vulnerable situations.

This is a limited-term position funded through a grant agreement until March 31, 2026 and contingent upon funding extension.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize targeted advocacy meetings between church pastors, community influencers and political leaders in Texas to effect positive policy changes for immigrants in Texas
• Develop and maintain relationships with local media outlets, organize op-eds and media coverage of the work of WR, and leverage media for immigration policy advocacy
• Maintain relationships and communication with local, state, and national civic leaders
• Empower and mobilize grass-roots advocacy campaigns
• Maintain records of church engagement and keep track of metrics related to church advocacy partnerships
• Plan and coordinate regular advocacy meetings and events to a variety of audiences including laypeople, church pastors, university students, and other community stakeholders
• Travel across the state for meetings and events as needed

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 required
• Committed to the Mission, Vision, and Values of World Relief
• Personal Christian faith and a heart for serving people in vulnerable situations
• Valid Driver’s license and regular access to personal vehicle
• Willingness to travel for up to 25% of the role

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years applicable experience in public policy, communications, church mobilization, community engagement, or a related field
• Experience in public service or policy work preferred
• Fluent in Microsoft software including Excel, Word, Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to meet targeted goals and metrics
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and organize in a fast paced and fluid environment
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of immigration policy
• Immigrant candidates strongly encouraged to apply

World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time 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.

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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.