Ministry Relations Manager

Job Title

Duties: Under the supervision of the Area Director support the overall objectives of Joni and Friends' U.S. Ministries department. Perform duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Ministry Development
• Establish and grow networks of local church disability ministry leaders for the purpose of training, encouragement, and collaboration
• Create partnerships with like-minded individuals and organizations
• Communicate with and educate partners of JAF regarding available resources
• Guide collaborative programing between JAF and partnerships
• Maintain a database of churches, like-minded organizations, disability service providers, and Ministry Relations events and activities using Salesforce
• Volunteer Recruitment and Training
• Recruit and provide opportunities for church and partnership volunteers to serve on our Area Teams and the local JAF office
• Equip volunteers through appropriate training programs
• Donor Development
• Assist in cultivating donors through relationship building and communication of JAF vision and mission
• Share opportunities to financially support JAF with churches, donors, and stakeholders
• Increase church involvement in JAF Programs: Retreats and Getaways, Wheels for the World, Family Plus, and internships
• Other duties and projects assigned by the Supervisor to support department and organizational needs

Qualifications:

• Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith
• Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry
• 3+ years of recruiting, networking, sales, or other related experience required
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed
• Disability experience preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Highly relational and strategic in approach to networking and promoting the ministry programs and services to the local community, churches, and other organizations or government agencies
• Must be able to work effectively with JAF service departments to leverage partnerships for ministry success
• Must have good working knowledge of the role of the church, church operations and denominations. Must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the variety of church doctrinal and cultural distinctives
• Must be a self-starter who is deliberate, assertive, relational, goal-oriented and a problem solver
• Strong general computer skills are necessary along with a competent, working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and the Internet
• Physical Requirements: This position primarily involves sedentary work in an office setting. The employee must be able to sit for extended periods, operate a computer and other standard office equipment, communicate clearly in person and over the phone, and occasionally stand, walk, bend, or reach to access files and supplies. The role may also require occasionally lifting or carrying items up to 20 pounds.
• Work is performed in a professional office setting with occasional movement throughout the facility. The environment is typically quiet to moderate in noise level, with standard lighting and temperature conditions. Employees are expected to maintain safety and ergonomic awareness while performing all tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Compensation: $63,000 - $72,000 per year. This position will be in the field approximately 70% of the time, so there is a lot of travel involved, including working 1-2 days a month in the Agoura Hills area.

Employee Ministry Engagement:

Joni and Friends is a Christ-centered community. Therefore, we expect every employee at Joni and Friends to excel in their walk with Christ and in their specific employment role in our Christian community. We purposely create a gospel-centered environment and offer leadership and development training to help employees perform their work with integrity and excellence, serving in our Christian community at Joni and Friends to fulfill our religious ministry: to share the gospel and serve people living with disabilities.

All employees do this, regardless of their specific role, by:

• Modeling Joni and Friends' Christian beliefs and practices to advance our gospel mission during working hours and nonworking hours
• Supporting fellow staff and volunteers at Joni and Friends in following Christ, by praying for each other, sharing Scripture and setting an example of how to live a faithful Christian life
• Engaging in the lives of people living with disabilities with love, dignity, and in a manner that commends and proclaims the gospel.
• Participating or leading in prayer and worship during meetings, events, and outreaches
• Affirming the Joni and Friends Statement of Faith annually and not engaging in any conduct or promoting any religious beliefs inconsistent with such beliefs
• Upholding and advancing Joni and Friends' Mission and Vision through a focus on our Values.
• Actively attending a church that has a statement of faith that does not contradict Joni and Friends' Statement of Faith

Joni and Friends seeks to glorify God in the way we conduct ourselves, and in the work we do together as a Christian community. Employment at Joni and Friends is not only a job but a ministry and a calling from God.