Church Engagement Coordinator-Bilingual

A Rocha USA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Rocha USA is seeking a full-time Bilingual Church Engagement Coordinator to involve English and Spanish-speaking congregations in urban tree planting projects. This role requires a commitment to integrating care for God’s creation into community outreach, strong communication skills, and extensive project coordination experience, primarily based in Austin, Texas.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in project coordination and community mobilization.
• Demonstrated ability to work with faith communities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for church mobilization in urban tree-planting projects.
• Cultivate relationships with churches and serve as the main contact.
• Coordinate training workshops and project events.

Skills

Project coordination

Church relationship building

Community engagement

Bilingual communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Social media platforms

Job description

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A Rocha USA is looking to hire a full-time Bilingual (English/Spanish) Church Engagement Coordinator to involve English and Spanish-speaking Christian congregations in urban tree planting. The role focuses on coordinating and executing projects that equip churches to integrate care for God’s creation into their congregations and communities. The role encompasses church recruiting and project execution, including communication and coordination across multiple locations and partners, with occasional travel to project sites outside of Austin, TX. We are seeking a candidate with 5 or more years of experience in project coordination, church relationship building, and community engagement.

As part of the A Rocha USA (ARUSA) team, the Church Engagement Coordinator will be based in Austin, Texas, and report to the Central Texas Conservation Project Director, with input and support from ARUSA's Director of Church Partnerships and members of the national team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for church mobilization and engagement in urban tree-planting projects in the Austin, TX area and other locations
• Develop and cultivate relationships with churches in project locations, and serve as the main point of contact
• Coordinate training workshops and other project events, including scheduling, registration, communications, and follow-up
• Support faith leaders and their congregations in the implementation of urban tree planting initiatives
• Document church participation and outcomes
• Complete timely reporting on project metrics and engage in storytelling.
• Support the development of faith-rooted educational resources on tree planting and care
• Participate in all the required training
• Perform other duties related to the Church Engagement Program as required or assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Five or more years of experience in project coordination and community mobilization/engagement
• Demonstrated ability to work with faith communities in multi-racial settings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Working knowledge of primary social media and communication platforms
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to track deliverables, organize data, and produce reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of the nuances and complexities of the Christian traditions in North America
• Experience in participatory planning
• Familiarity with the conservation and/or environmental sectors

Personal Qualities and Attitude

• Deep commitment to the vision and mission of A Rocha USA
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to work well independently, establish clear priorities, and meet deadlines
• Fosters a spirit of unity and teamwork, demonstrates integrity, and is servant-minded
• Deep commitment to serve the Church and vulnerable communities

Position Status and Salary

Annual Salary: $55,000-$60,000. Full-time, exempt employee. (Note, this position is contingent on grant funding. Funding is currently approved for three years.).

Location

Austin, TX. Occasional travel is required to other locations in the US (e.g., Nashville, Tennessee, and Orlando, Florida).

July 2025

To Apply

Applications will be considered until June 30th . Please send the following materials to [e-mail]:

• A cover letter outlining an overview of relevant experience and training to date, and how you would like to contribute to A Rocha's mission, specifically engaging the Church in the Care of God’s creation.
• Resume or CV

About the Organization

The mission of A Rocha USA is to live out God’s call to care for creation and equip others to do likewise. We do this through (1) practical conservation projects based in Texas and Florida, (2) creation care programs and resources for individuals and churches across the US, and (3) diverse partnerships with a range of conservation and faith-based organizations. We envision a day when Christians and churches are fully engaged in caring for creation as part of our faithful discipleship and witness. As part of the worldwide network of A Rocha organizations, our work is motivated by our faith, guided by rigorous science and theology, and rooted in local communities. For more information, visit the A Rocha USA website .

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