Ministry Operations Manager

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Pleasanton, CA
65K-70K Annually
3-5 Years Experience
Social Impact
The Role
The Ministry Operations Manager supports Joni and Friends’ U.S. Ministries through leadership and oversight of event planning, volunteer management, and collaboration with partner churches. Responsibilities include recruiting and training volunteers, executing programs, and maintaining donor relationships, while ensuring logistical support for various programs.
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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:

  1. Provide inspirational and operational leadership to the Outreach Area Team (volunteers)
    1. Recruit, select, and equip Area Team members and episodic event volunteers.
    2. Meet regularly with Area Team leader for the purpose of coaching and development.
    3. Funnel all ministry activity through the Outreach Area Team
  2. Program Oversight
    1. Plan and execute all forms of programs (virtual, hybrid, live)
    2. Assist partners with Joni and Friends’ programs within their organizations.
  3. In collaboration with the Ministry Relations Manager, provide resources and program assistance to partner churches and like-minded organizations
  4. Cultivate donors domestically and internationally as opportunities arise through relational connections
  5. Participate in local and international Joni and Friends’ programs
  6. Assist with logistics in the wheelchair collection program
  7. Other duties and projects as assigned by 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 event planning, project management, and/or volunteer oversight required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds; physically able to help set up at events
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and projects simultaneously
  • Able to effectively recruit, select, equip and lead volunteers to assist in the execution of ministry programs and events
  • Must be able to travel, domestically and internationally, and work evenings and weekends as needed
  • Able to work effectively with Joni and Friends’ service departments to leverage partnerships for ministry success
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Strong management skills, especially with volunteers
  • 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
  • Must have a strong sense of confidentiality
  • 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 $65,000-70,000 per year. This is a hybrid position, in office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, remote on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

The Company
HQ: Agoura Hills, CA
280 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1979

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.

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