Micah Catalyst (Faith Organizer) - Job Description
Project Coalition and Introduction
UNDIVIDED, the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA), and the National Latino Evangelical Coalition (NALEC), and World Relief.
The Coalition is seeking faith organizers with a minimum of 3 years of experience to catalyze sustained pro-immigrant actions of compassion and justice in communities across the US. Each Micah Catalyst will:
- Recruit and develop leaders and teams deeply rooted in their church and community
- Convene stakeholders and guide community listening and kingdom partnerships
- Identify and launch local compassion gospel-centered community engagement and organizing
See below for full description.
Hiring in Multiple Locations
El Paso, Houston and/or Dallas,Texas
Nashville, Knoxville and/or Memphis, Tennessee
Detroit, Grand Rapids, and/or Traverse City, Michigan
Cincinnati, Springfield, and/ or Columbus, Ohio
Orlando/Central, Florida
Chicagoland, Illinois
Start Date: October 1, 2025
Mission
In light of the increased vulnerability of immigrants in the US that’s part of a broader context of injustice, a coalition of national and local ministries have coalesced around a vision to “love mercy, do justice, and walk humbly with our God” in solidarity with our friends and neighbors impacted by immigration enforcement and increasingly vocal community hostility. Our aim is to catalyze sustained pro-immigrant actions of compassion and justice in communities across the US. We are recruiting field staff rooted in key states who will help disciple, equip and organize this effort particularly among evangelical Christians across the ethnic and denominational spectrum.
This role is fundamentally grounded in biblical discipleship, spiritual formation, and faith-led leadership development within and alongside the Church. It is rooted in the biblical call to pursue justice and mercy, welcoming the stranger and advocating for the vulnerable. Evangelical churches are uniquely positioned to lead with both compassion and conviction, reflecting the love of Christ in public life. By ‘evangelical,’ we refer to a diverse and global movement of churches committed to the authority of Scripture, the centrality of Jesus, the work of the Holy Spirit, and a holistic gospel witness that includes both personal salvation and public justice. This coalition includes UNDIVIDED, the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA), the National Latino Evangelical Coalition (NALEC), and World Relief.
Responsibilities
Recruit and develop leaders and teams deeply rooted in their church and community
Engage church leaders (staff and laity) in 1:1 conversations that lead to congregational action
Resource leaders with tools to help shape disciples who “love mercy, do justice, and walk humbly with our God.”
Recruit and equip church-based teams of people who will accompany immigrant families facing detention and deportation
Convene stakeholders and guide community listening and kingdom partnerships
Engage impacted immigrant community members as guides and informants for the broader church and community response
Convene church leaders and members of the community in events or meetings to foster collective change for refugee and immigrant integration
Host visitors from other cities envisioning how to catalyze similar actions in their own community
Identify and launch local compassion gospel-centered community engagement
Through community listening, design and catalyze church-led community actions and campaigns
Convert interest and learning into action that makes a difference in the lives of immigrants impacted by detention or community hostility
Collaborate with other coalition partners and Micah Catalysts to strengthen movement-wide actions that impact the national-regional narratives around immigrants and immigration
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal and large group communication skills
Facilitative leadership and creative problem-solving skills
History of formal or informal leadership in local churches
Experience in team or small group ministry
Desire to serve and equip churches to respond to needs in immigrant communities
Experience launching and growing new initiatives preferred
Ability to manage multiple demands and deadlines with flexibility
Familiarity with immigration and broader justice issues, especially within the local community
Self-starter, quick learner, able to work independently, organize and prioritize responsibility
Fluent in evangelicalism across a wide range of ethnic and denominational backgrounds
Brings a network of relationships in the Christian community to build upon preferred
Requirements
Mature and personal Christian faith
Minimum 3 years’ experience in nonprofit or church leadership
Lived cross-cultural experience and multi-cultural leadership experience required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Able to drive locally/regionally on a regular basis and travel nationally on occasion
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator
Relationally proximate to concerns and challenges around immigration in community
Bi-lingual, bicultural preferred but not required
Key Outcomes and Metrics (but are not limited to):
Number of churches engaged and equipped
Weekly 1:1 meetings with leaders
Recruiting, preparing, and coordinating justice teams
Mobilizing community, state and federal advocacy actions
Faith testimonies and stories tied to engagement
Work Environment
Each Micah Catalyst will be an employee or contractor of a single organization and supervised locally. Each catalyst will work collaboratively, especially with another catalyst in your region, and will be supported by a wider national network of Micah Catalysts who will be coached and trained by the campaign lead.
Compensation: commensurate with experience, skills, education, and location
Timeframe: October
