Public Reading of Scripture, Sr. Manager

American Bible Society • Philadelphia, PA

3d • $93,000 - $96,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Partnerships Officer, the Senior Manager of the Public Reading of Scripture (PRS) Program and Training Hub will serve as American Bible Society’s primary on-the-ground champion for PRS. This person will lead the development, launch, and growth of the PRS Training Hub at ABS’s Philadelphia headquarters.

The Senior Manager will lead, train, and convene ministry partners and church leaders from across ABS’s national network. Internally, this role will guide ABS staff in communal Scripture listening and collaborate with domestic program leaders to extend PRS into ABS’s domestic church engagement programs.

The role ensures that gatherings, partner engagement, and program activities advance ABS’s mission and that program strategy and execution remain consistent with grant and gift agreements. Key activities include sustaining weekly hybrid PRS gatherings and book club meetings, providing hospitality, training U.S. churches to conduct PRS groups, representing ABS at external events, maintaining accurate reporting, and exercising faithful financial stewardship.

The position is based at ABS headquarters in Philadelphia, with core hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some domestic travel is required for external events, partner convenings, and church cohort trainings. Candidates must pass background and reference checks, provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and sign and uphold the ABS Affirmation of Biblical Community. The role requires a personal commitment to Jesus Christ, participation in a Christian church, alignment with ABS’s Christian mission and values, and willingness to participate in work-related spiritual activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Project Management Professional Certification, or equivalent professional work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in program coordination, ministry leadership, nonprofit administration, or event management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead group gatherings and train adults, volunteers, or church leaders.
• Strong relational and communication skills, with experience working alongside churches, ministry partners, or donors.
• Confident, clear public reading and speaking skills, and comfort representing ABS at external events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom or Teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage recurring programs, budgets, reporting deadlines, multiple priorities, and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High integrity and professionalism.
• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ; identification with and participation in a Christian church; and commitment to growing in Christian faith.
• Willingness to participate in organizational prayer, devotional times, organization-wide events, and regular work-related spiritual activities.
• Ability to uphold ABS’s Standards of Conduct and Affirmation of Biblical Community and align with the organization’s vision, mission, values, and Christian beliefs.
• Ability to support ABS’s biblical and religious goals and demonstrate passion for the Word of God and the mission of American Bible Society.
• Ability to make occasional work trips domestically and work extended hours when traveling or meeting occasional deadlines.
• Ability to perform occasional lifting and carrying and to set up and break down booth equipment and display items.
• Must pass a background check and satisfactory reference checks, provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and sign and agree to uphold the ABS Affirmation of Biblical Community.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Scripture engagement, small groups, or Public Reading of Scripture is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Philadelphia PRS Training Hub and serve as ABS’s primary on-the-ground champion for communal Scripture listening.
• Launch and facilitate a weekly hybrid Tuesday PRS gathering, including a shared meal, in coordination with the ABS all-local-staff day.
• Build toward a public-facing hub launch in Q2 2027, expanding the schedule to at least two PRS sessions and one Just Show Up Book Club gathering each week.
• Develop schedules, reserve space, and manage logistics, setup, meals, refreshments, seating, and hospitality for sessions.
• Ensure participants have the required books, PRS materials, and Bibles; manage resource inventory and ordering.
• Oversee audio and virtual meeting technology to support a high-quality experience for in-person and online participants.
• Invite and host ministry leaders, church partners, and guests at the Philadelphia hub, and plan hospitality for partner visits.
• Represent ABS at external events and partner convenings, promote PRS, and train organizations across ABS’s national network.
• Serve as the primary liaison for internal teams and external partners involved in the PRS program.
• Recruit and train a cohort of U.S. churches to conduct full PRS groups and coordinate Bible distribution to participants who complete the listening program.
• Work with the End-to-End team and other domestic program leaders to integrate PRS into existing ABS programs.
• Equip church partners and ministry organizations to adopt PRS as an ongoing congregational practice, and provide pathways, resources, and follow-up support for congregations to continue independently.
• Maintain accurate Salesforce records of sessions, attendance, partner visits, churches trained, PRS groups launched, and Bibles distributed.
• Prepare timely progress and outcome reports to fulfill grant requirements and other donor commitments.
• Manage the PRS program budget for hospitality, materials, Bibles, and travel in accordance with grant terms and ABS financial policies.
• Create training materials, facilitator guides, and reflection guides for staff, partners, and church cohorts.
• Assist with promotional materials and digital engagement tools for the hub and its public launch.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Partnerships Officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior