Operations Associate

• Support assigned Global Programs Leadership Team members through scheduling, workflow management, and operational coordination; 

• Coordinate and manage assigned projects by creating timelines, tracking deliverables, facilitating meetings, and supporting cross-functional communication; 

• Organize and document meetings, including agendas, notes, action items, and follow-up; 

• Maintain SharePoint pages, divisional documentation, and project records; 

• Assist with preparation of presentations, newsletters, and other communications materials; 

• Support onboarding, training initiatives, retreats, and team-building events within the division; 

• Coordinate travel, meetings, and logistics for assigned senior leaders; 

• Provide administrative and basic technical support, including expense reports, timesheet approvals, and virtual meeting troubleshooting; and 

• Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation. 

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Communications, Business, or a related field; 

• At least one year of experience providing administrative or project coordination support in a fast-paced professional environment; 

• Experience working in a hybrid work environment; 

• Experience working cross-culturally; 

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio; 

• Ability to quickly learn new software applications and collaboration tools; and 

• Proficiency in Spanish and basic graphic design skills are a plus. 

• Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building; 

• Highly adaptable and able to reprioritize quickly; 

• Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive information; 

• Clear and proactive communicator who manages competing priorities well; 

• Self-accountable and able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision; 

• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness; 

• Collaborative and service-oriented team player; and 

• Proactive learner with a growth mindset. 

Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document. 

*What is a statement of faith? A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship. 

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits 

• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area 

• Retirement benefit options 

• Paid leave starting at 23 days 

• 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior) 

• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation 

• Robust staff care resources 

At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section 702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed. 

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes. 

IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.