Church and Community Engagement Coordinator

Bethany Christian Services USA • Belle Meade, TN

4h

About The Position

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact. Safe Families surrounds parents facing crises with a caring, compassionate community. As a Church and Community Engagement Coordinator, you’ll connect families with friendship, coaching, resources, and short-term care for their children through volunteer Host Families.

Requirements

• At least one (1) year of prior experience in recruitment, marketing, or coaching
• Prior experience with and demonstrated ability to utilize social media
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess an ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends, as needed
• Must be an assertive, self-starter
• Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks
• Exercise a high level of confidentiality
• Work well under pressure and adaptable to change
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s level degree in related field of study from an accredited college preferred
• Prior volunteer management experience, a plus
• Prior experience working collaboratively with local faith communities, preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage churches in the following levels: participating, lead, and community lead
• Identify, recruit, and train church Ministry leads and coach them on how to develop their ministry teams
• Effectively coach ministry leads to ensure Safe Families churches regularly recruit, support, and empower their volunteers
• Oversee the continuous growth of the program partner churches to ensure the engagement of current and new volunteers for Circles of Support
• Develop faith forums or other pastoral gatherings, as needed
• Ensure volunteers and churches are resourced appropriately to meet the needs of parents and their children
• Network within the community to build positive alliances and create opportunities for the recruitment of volunteers
• Facilitate recruitment of volunteers through Church engagement, Home Gatherings, and other strategies
• Facilitate or assist with developing a volunteer Leadership Council
• Provide regularly scheduled compelling presentations to audiences of various groups and sizes related to the work of the Safe Families program
• Secure the interest of new volunteer applicants and assist them through the Safe Families selection process
• Assist in organizing and delivering high-quality training to volunteers on a regular basis
• Assist with the file maintenance of all Safe Families volunteers to ensure they are complete
• Maintain all documentation according to program guidelines
• Offer resources and coaching for Safe Families church ministry leads and Circle of Support teams, while ensuring good communication between the Safe Families office, churches, and other community organizations involved
• Generate and provide written reports to management, the board, and key stakeholders, as requested
• Serve as a champion for the compassionate ethos of Safe Families, and show kindness and hospitality to those in need
• Participate in all Safe Families staff functions, weekly meetings, and supervision
• Participate in fundraising activities and other events that promote the Safe Families for Children movement
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event

Benefits

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO YourWay, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed