Communications and Administrative Director

Communications And Administrative Director

The Antioch Partners (TAP) equips, sends and supports long-term, cross-cultural missionaries (called "Partners"). The Communications and Administrative Director (CAD) works with TAP staff to develop, manage, and implement communication and administrative tasks. As a vital member of the TAP support staff team, the CAD also provides communications and administrative support to the TAP Partners serving around the world.

TAP is looking for an organized, analytical, creative CAD with strong communication and problem-solving skills to perform office duties, manage events, produce effective communications (written, visual and video), create consistent branding, and other related tasks.

Reports to: TAP Executive Director

Duties and Responsibilities

• Communications and Administrative Support: Provides communications and administrative support to TAP staff and Partners. Works collaboratively with the TAP community to enhance and develop the mission and ministries of TAP.
• TAP Office: Manages the Financial & Administrative Specialist. Manages office functions such as greeting visitors, preparing documents and forms, answering the telephone, interacting with donors, and other office tasks.
• Financial Records: Provides financial record keeping support in collaboration with the Financial & Administrative Specialist and the Operations Director. Some of TAP's finance and accounting support is "out-sourced" to Frontier Fellowship staff (FF), one of TAP's partner organizations. Consequently, the CAD works with TAP and FF staff to provide support in finance and accounting. These tasks involve QuickBooks, eTapestry, Bloomerang (online giving platform), as well as other apps. The CAD also creates and follows an itemized budget for the annual fundraiser.
• Communications: In consultation with the Executive Director, creates and implements TAP's communication strategy. This includes ministry communications (emails, letters, e-newsletters, etc.), as well as taking pictures and videos of TAP Partners, staff and events to create promotional materials (this will likely include at least one international trip per year). TAP is eager to utilize more video content, but we do not expect this person to be a professional videographer (post editing knowledge is a plus).
• Events and Meetings: Coordinates logistics for events (conferences, trainings, etc.) and meetings (board meetings, task force meetings, etc.). Plans, implements and directs the annual fundraiser dinner (vendor relationship experience is a plus).
• Website and Social Media: Manages TAP's website and creates content for social media platforms (creating graphics, designs, pages on website, etc.)
• Other Duties: Performs other duties as directed by the Executive Director and other TAP staff as requested.

Salary is negotiable based on experience. Medical insurance is available.

An annual review will be conducted by the TAP Executive Director with input from other TAP staff members as appropriate.

Qualifications

A personal commitment to Jesus Christ, a growing spiritual life, and an active faith A passion for God's mission in the world Self-starter with good organizational and managerial skills Able to work collaboratively as part of a team Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Canva (MailChimp and Final Cut Pro would be beneficial) Good communication (oral and written) and listening skills Able to be flexible and anticipate needs Ability to work effectively while balancing a variety of tasks simultaneously Aptitude and desire to apply new tools and processes, as well as to explore new ways of doing ministry Previous cross-cultural ministry experience preferred Sense of humor

Other Requirements or Special Conditions:

• 2 years of experience preferred but not required • Flexibility to work under pressure with time constraints, and to work with interruptions • Occasional work outside of normal Monday – Friday office hours, including some evenings, Sundays, and weekends

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work for this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required