Family Help Specialist Temp Part-Time

Focus on the Family•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$22 - $25

About The Position

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal. The Family Help Specialist TPT is on the front lines of ministry at Focus on the Family. Every phone call, email, chat, or text is an opportunity to share the love of Christ, encourage, pray with, and equip individuals and families. This position provides biblically based support and practical resources, helping families thrive in Christ by offering hope, healing, and biblical truth. This role is more than customer service, it is ministry. The Family Help Specialist reflects Focus on the Family’s mission by handling each interaction with compassion, clarity, and professionalism, while accurately processing requests and maintaining data integrity.

Requirements

Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values
Compassionate, ministry-minded, and approachable
Strong discernment and emotional intelligence for navigating sensitive conversations
Professional, adaptable, and calm under pressure
Ability to type at least 45 WPM
Proficiency in navigating multiple systems while maintaining data accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication, including clear phone conversations; ability to adapt communication to diverse needs
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to solve problems effectively
Ability to personalize responses with warmth, clarity, and biblical alignment; ability to pray with constituents appropriately in accordance with ministry guidelines

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or equivalent (two years of college) preferred
2–4 years of customer service or related experience preferred
Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Responds with care and discernment to inbound and outbound phone calls, emails, chats, and written contacts
Shares the biblical perspective of Focus on the Family with clarity and grace, creating Christ-honoring, personalized responses that balance ministry priorities with constituent needs
Engages compassionately in complex and emotionally sensitive situations while upholding legal, ethical, and ministry boundaries
Produces high-quality verbal and written responses that follow Focus on the Family’s communication style
Meets proficiency standards for handling emails, chats, texts, and phones
Accurately manages constituent accounts, including data entry, adjustments, and verification
Processes donations, resources, subscriptions, and other transactions with integrity and attention to detail
Utilizes multiple databases simultaneously while interacting with constituents to provide efficient, accurate, and caring service
Models key ministry values in every task and interaction
May be asked to work remotely during weather-related office closures or special circumstances
Performs additional duties as assigned