Now Hiring: Two Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Word & Deed North America, a growing Reformed humanitarian aid organization with partners in 12 countries, is hiring. We are looking for two self-motivated, versatile, talented, and cheerful Christians with a heart for missions and a love for the Reformed faith. 

Word & Deed works with our partners to provide physical help and spiritual hope to the needy in the developing world. We emphasize a focus on the Gospel, an end goal of self-sufficiency under Christ, and indigenous leadership.

The successful candidates will take on Project Management and/or Public Relations responsibilities (ideally both) as described below.

Project Management responsibilities:

• Monitoring Word & Deed projects in specific countries or regions.
• Working alongside our partners doing professional development. 
• Assisting our partners in investigating, developing and implementing new projects.
• Researching Biblical approaches to development.  
• Engaging in regular communication with partners.
• Traveling to the developing world to oversee projects.
• Writing content for Word & Deed’s public relations channels.

Public Relations responsibilities:

• Presenting to groups (churches, schools, business groups, etc.).
• Meeting with donors.
• Researching new donor prospects.
• Initiating, coordinating and managing Business Groups.
• Establishing/maintaining relationships with churches and other donors.
• Identifying and developing ambassadors and committed volunteers.
• Representing Word & Deed at synods, conferences, etc.
• Writing content for our magazine, website, brochures, etc.
• Overseeing various fundraising committees and events.

Requirements for applicants:

• Active membership in a Reformed/Presbyterian church and willingness to subscribe in writing to the Bible, also as it is summarized in the Three Forms of Unity and/or the Westminster standards.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, organized with a friendly disposition.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Long-term commitment expected.

Assets:

• Experience in volunteering with Word & Deed or other ministries.
• Post-secondary education in Business or Humanities.
• Spanish fluency.
• Experience working in the developing world.

Location: Locations within the US and Canada considered. Ideally one of the successful applicants lives within driving distance to west Michigan. Travel is required.

Full-time: Full-time preferred; part-time applications may be considered.

Application Procedure: To apply please submit a cover letter and resume to Heidi Pronk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Word & Deed reserves the right to only follow-up with, interview, and ultimately hire candidates that it deems suitable for the position. Multiple interviews may be required.