Advocacy for Children Project Administrator

Focus on the Family•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Advocacy for Children Project Administrator facilitates general administration and plans, manages, and implements projects and activities for Advocacy for Children initiatives. The role updates and maintains Advocacy websites and their content, and offers suggestions for improvements. Project planning includes gathering requirements, identifying internal resources and dependencies, developing schedules and resource allocations, estimating costs, and reporting and analyzing project progress. The administrator provides status updates regularly and upon request, works under general supervision, and refers questionable matters to a supervisor. The role supports the Director and coordinates with internal departments and external contacts to implement outreach efforts, programs, services, and events. It maintains program and project data, conducts research, prepares reports, and supports project documentation and post-project reviews. The administrator also organizes and updates approved visual content for websites and other materials, and supports event and conference logistics. Occasional travel may be required. This position works in an office environment, with some warehouse time when preparing for conferences. Physical tasks may include standing on concrete and pushing, pulling, and lifting items; lifting up to 50 pounds is required. The role represents Focus on the Family as a spokesperson and is expected to uphold its mission, values, and Christian ministry commitments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, or equivalent experience.
2–4 years of related experience.
Working knowledge of Focus on the Family’s mission, philosophy, values, objectives, and budget guidelines.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels.
Proficiency with computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to use judgment to solve moderately complex problems within standard policy and practice.
Excellent writing skills, including proper grammar and punctuation.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Ability to manage stress and multiple projects under strict deadlines.
Good listening skills, maturity, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work cross-functionally with other departments and their dependencies.
Understanding of how websites and website development can educate, motivate, and inspire a target audience.
Ability to find innovative and creative solutions to problems, including questioning or constructively challenging established approaches.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must represent Focus on the Family’s position and tone as a spokesperson and adhere to its stated Christian character, conduct, and ministry expectations.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Salesforce and WordPress.
Personal characteristics including flexibility, coachability, self-motivation, dependability, teamwork, honesty, and problem-solving ability.
Creativity, imagination, and ability to influence others.

Responsibilities

Understand project objectives, deliverables, and scope requirements for Advocacy initiatives.
Assist the Director with implementing internal and external Advocacy outreach efforts.
Coordinate with ministry departments and external contacts to exchange information, answer inquiries, consult on problems, and obtain cooperation or approval.
Keep project teams informed of applicable changes and updates.
Resolve issues or escalate them to the appropriate person when necessary.
Assist in creating, modifying, maintaining, and implementing program documentation and reports that track annual program impact; provide input on reporting requirements and historical reports.
Participate in post-project reviews and recommend improvements to processes, documentation, and reporting.
Coordinate technical requirements and services needed to develop, maintain, or improve programs, services, and events.
Assist in developing schedules and timelines that support project and budget guidelines.
Coordinate across departments, communicate project milestones, complete assigned work on time, and respond promptly to information requests.
Maintain accurate program and project data, conduct supporting research, and create reports communicating results, impact, and historical trends.
Organize and update Canva-created images and other approved visual content for websites, print materials, or reports.
Support event and conference logistics, including packing and shipping materials, scheduling, preparing materials, and assisting with conference participation.
Travel occasionally to support programs, events, or conferences as needed.
Share general administrative duties for the Advocacy for Children area, such as phone coverage, electronic filing, greeting guests, and responding to general inquiries.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage for employees scheduled for 20 or more hours per week.
Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage for employees scheduled for 20 or more hours per week.
AFLAC for employees scheduled for 20 or more hours per week.
403(b) retirement plan for employees scheduled for 20 or more hours per week.
Vacation time and vacation payout for employees scheduled for 20 or more hours per week.
Sick time for employees scheduled for 20 or more hours per week.
Holidays for employees scheduled for 20 or more hours per week.
Service awards for employees scheduled for 20 or more hours per week.
Community service days for employees scheduled for 20 or more hours per week.
Bookstore discount for employees scheduled for 20 or more hours per week.
Fitness center access for employees scheduled for 20 or more hours per week.
Medical plan for employees scheduled for 30 or more hours per week.
Dental plan for employees scheduled for 30 or more hours per week.
Vision plan for employees scheduled for 30 or more hours per week.
Life insurance for employees scheduled for 30 or more hours per week.
Disability insurance for employees scheduled for 30 or more hours per week.
Flexible spending accounts for employees scheduled for 30 or more hours per week.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees scheduled for 30 or more hours per week.
Tuition reimbursement for employees scheduled for 30 or more hours per week.
Warehouse membership reimbursement for employees scheduled for 30 or more hours per week.