Ministry Relations Manager

Joni and Friends • West Hempfield Township, PA

84d • $60,000 - $66,000

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Area Director support the overall objectives of Joni and Friends’ U.S. Ministries department. Perform duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to: Ministry Development, Volunteer Recruitment and Training, and Donor Development. The role involves establishing and growing networks of local church disability ministry leaders, creating partnerships, maintaining a database using Salesforce, recruiting and training volunteers, cultivating donor relationships, and increasing church involvement in JAF programs.

Requirements

• Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith.
• Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry.
• 3+ years of recruiting, networking, sales, or other related experience required.
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Disability experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly relational and strategic in approach to networking and promoting the ministry programs and services to the local community, churches, and other organizations or government agencies.
• Must be able to work effectively with JAF service departments to leverage partnerships for ministry success.
• Must have good working knowledge of the role of the church, church operations and denominations.
• Must be a self-starter who is deliberate, assertive, relational, goal-oriented and a problem solver.
• Strong general computer skills are necessary along with a competent, working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and the Internet.

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow networks of local church disability ministry leaders for the purpose of training, encouragement, and collaboration.
• Create partnerships with like-minded individuals and organizations.
• Communicate with and educate partners of JAF regarding available resources.
• Guide collaborative programming between JAF and partnerships.
• Maintain a database of churches, like-minded organizations, disability service providers, and Ministry Relations events and activities using Salesforce.
• Recruit and provide opportunities for church and partnership volunteers to serve on our Area Teams and the local JAF office.
• Equip volunteers through appropriate training programs.
• Assist in cultivating donors through relationship building and communication of JAF vision and mission.
• Share opportunities to financially support JAF with churches, donors, and stakeholders.
• Increase church involvement in JAF Programs: Retreats and Getaways, Wheels for the World, Family Plus, and internships.
• Other duties and projects assigned by the Supervisor to support department and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Compensation: $60,000 - $66,000 per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees