Ministry Relations Manager

Joni and Friends•Hartford, CT

6d•$61,000 - $73,000•Onsite

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 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 programing between JAF and partnerships Maintain a database of churches, like-minded organizations, disability service providers, and Ministry Relations events and activities using Salesforce Volunteer Recruitment and Training 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 Donor Development 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

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
Must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed
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 have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the variety of church doctrinal and cultural distinctives
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

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Disability experience preferred
Spanish speaking skills are a plus

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 programing 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