Ministry Relations Manager

Joni and Friends•Nashville, TN

25d•$58,700 - $67,000•Hybrid

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: Provide inspirational and operational leadership to the Engagement Area Team (volunteers) Recruit, select, and equip Area Team members and episodic event volunteers Meet regularly with Area Team leader for the purpose of coaching and development Funnel all ministry relations activity through the Engagement Area Team Create partnerships with like-minded individuals and organizations 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 Maintain a database of churches, like-minded organizations, disability service providers, and Ministry Relations events and activities using Salesforce 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 Other duties and projects as assigned by 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
A Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Valid driver’s license is required
Available and have ability 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
Possess a 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
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
Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable

Nice To Haves

Disability experience preferred
Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable

Responsibilities

Provide inspirational and operational leadership to the Engagement Area Team (volunteers)
Recruit, select, and equip Area Team members and episodic event volunteers
Meet regularly with Area Team leader for the purpose of coaching and development
Funnel all ministry relations activity through the Engagement Area Team
Create partnerships with like-minded individuals and organizations
Establish and grow networks of local church disability ministry leaders for the purpose of training, encouragement, and collaboration
Communicate with and educate partners of JAF regarding available resources
Maintain a database of churches, like-minded organizations, disability service providers, and Ministry Relations events and activities using Salesforce
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
Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor to support department and organizational needs