The Interest Qualification Agent serves a key role in the Engagement Center process by deepening conversations with individuals who have shown signs of spiritual openness or interest in growing their faith. Agents connect through digital channels—including phone, SMS, email, chat, and social media—to build trust, listen empathetically, and explore each person’s interests and readiness for next steps. T
The focus of the position is thoughtful relationship-building, careful assessment of needs, and guiding individuals toward appropriate ongoing support, such as connection with a local faith community or online mentor.This role is ideal for those who are spiritually grounded, emotionally aware, and passionate about helping people take meaningful next steps in their faith journey.
What You’ll Do:
- Effectively communicate the biblical message of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with varying people
- Use digital and traditional communication platforms for ministry
- Qualify Individuals for ministry events, local church ministries, and Bible studies
- Develop relationships with people that are eternal, not temporal in nature–moving from the digital to the personal
- Communicate productively with Pastors and Church members
- Multi-tasking between multiple platforms and ministries
- Develop connections at the local church level
- Attend all department wide internal trainings
- Meet as needed with the Lead Ministry Specialist for encouragement, training, and support
- Develop positive testimonies from your work to share internally
Ideal Candidates:
- Have a vibrant commitment to Jesus Christ and to the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Ability to work with integrity, dependability, honesty, and maturity
- Make spiritual & professional growth a personal priority
- Must be a team player
- Must maintain a high level of initiative and communication
- A desire to see people grow spiritually
- Has competent computer skills
- Enjoy learning and teaching
- Can handle multiple conversations
- Self-motivated
- A heart for ministry
- Must be coach-able with a willingness to learn
This is a year-round position well adapted to student schedules, and hybrid work is available to ensure you are able to continue your ministry from anywhere.
Special Requirements:
An expressed and vibrant commitment to Jesus Christ and to the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Ability to work with integrity, dependability, honesty, and maturity.
This position is open to student applicants. Student applicants must qualify for employment under the student employment policies of Walla Walla University.
Compensation And Benefits:
Wage
The hourly range for this position is between $17.29 – 17.37.
Benefits
As a part-time position in Washington State, it is eligible for Paid Sick Leave.