Advocacy for Children Project Administrator

Focus on the Family•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advocacy for Children Project Administrator facilitates general administration and plans and manages projects, activities, and tactical implementation for Advocacy for Children initiatives. The role maintains and updates Advocacy websites and content and provides suggestions for improvement. Project planning includes gathering requirements, identifying internal resources and dependencies, developing schedules and resource allocations, estimating costs, reporting, and analyzing results. The administrator provides project status updates regularly and when requested, works under general supervision, and refers questionable matters to a supervisor. The position supports the Director with internal and external advocacy outreach, coordinates technical requirements and services for programs and events, maintains program data and documentation, and produces reports on results, impact, and historical trends. It also supports event and conference logistics and shares general administrative duties for the Advocacy for Children area. The role occasionally travels to support programs, events, or conferences and may involve warehouse work and lifting items up to 50 pounds. The successful candidate is expected to represent Focus on the Family’s position and tone as a spokesperson, demonstrate behaviors aligned with its Christian mission and core values, and work effectively across departments. Compensation is $25.62 to $29.94 per hour. Applicants are asked to submit a current resume and a cover letter addressing the job requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or 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 develop innovative and creative solutions to problems, including by examining traditional or historic corporate approaches and stated limitations.
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 and maturity and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work cross-functionally with other departments and manage dependencies.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Demonstrate the Christian character and conduct described in the posting, adhere to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith, and support Focus on the Family’s ministry.
Represent Focus on the Family’s position and tone as a spokesperson.
Demonstrate detail orientation, flexibility, coachability, self-motivation, organization, dependability, teamwork, honesty, problem-solving, and the ability to work well with others.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Salesforce and WordPress is a plus.
Creativity, imagination, a team-oriented approach, and ability to influence others.
Understanding of how websites and website development can educate, motivate, and inspire a target audience.
Ability to question or constructively challenge current organizational practices.

Responsibilities

Understand project objectives, deliverables, requirements, and scope for Advocacy initiatives.
Assist the Director with implementing internal and external Advocacy outreach efforts.
Interface with ministry departments and outside contacts to exchange information, answer inquiries, consult on problems, and secure cooperation or approval.
Keep project team members informed of applicable changes and updates.
Resolve issues or escalate them to the appropriate person when necessary.
Assist with creating, modifying, maintaining, and implementing program documentation and reports tracking 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 implementation of technical requirements and services needed to develop, maintain, or improve programs, services, and events.
Assist in developing schedules and timelines in support of project and budget guidelines.
Coordinate with departments, communicate project milestones, complete assigned work in a timely manner, 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, including 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.
403B 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 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 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.