Duties:
Under the supervision of the Ministry Operations Manager, support the overall objectives of Joni and Friends’ U.S. Ministries department. Perform duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to:
- Support the overall mission, goals and objectives of Joni and Friends. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist with Family Retreats and Getaways. Provide support in recruitment and organizing a team of volunteers to carry out retreat tasks before, during and after Family Retreat
- Assist with application processes and communications for families and volunteers
- Provide support with background check process for volunteers
- Actively evaluate program post Family Retreat and plan for changes as needed
- Assist with Family Retreat preparation, execution and follow-up
- Assist with Social Media updates regarding Family Retreat
- Assist with equipping local churches to obtain full ownership over programs
- Provide support in promoting, facilitating, and leading Joni and Friends church equipping using Joni and Friends Ministry Relations materials and other training materials, including Beyond Suffering, for awareness and education in churches and educational settings at every level
- Using social media platforms, regularly communicate with the community and Christ-honoring churches locally, regionally, and internationally to increase knowledge and awareness of Joni and Friends Area Ministry programs, events, and donor opportunities
- Assist with community and regional events
- Assist with Marriage Retreat as needed and available
- Support Donor Development and participate in fundraising efforts as needed
- Represent Ministry in the Community. In collaboration with other staff members and volunteers, set up and operate promotional efforts at area conferences and events as available
- Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor to support department and organizational needs
- 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
- Ability to provide support to multiple projects and multiple volunteer teams
- Able to interact effectively with leaders throughout the community
- Experience in camping ministry preferred
- Strong computer knowledge and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Passion for people affected by disability and scriptural knowledge related to God’s heart for people who are marginalized
- Flexible and available to work evenings, weekends and travel
- Good interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to effectively organize and prioritize a wide range of daily tasks with varied deadlines are necessary
- Must be detail oriented, committed to accuracy, and team player who is flexible and able to work independently
- Strong general computer skills are necessary along with a competent, working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and the Internet
- Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable
Compensation is $20.50-$22.50 per hour.
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What We Do
Nearly 1 billion people around the world live with disabilities. Many of these individuals and their families live in poverty, pain, and despair. Together we can change this.
We envision a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.
Founded by Joni Eareckson Tada in 1979, Joni and Friends is dedicated to reaching out to families living with disability all around the globe with gospel-adorned hope. We extend gospel-centered care through Community Support, Respite, Retreats and Getaways, and Crisis Response. And we connect families with Christ-honoring, disability-friendly churches where they find a place belong.
