Speaker/Director

Adventist Media Ministries•Riverside, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speaker/Director provides overall direction and leadership for the Jesus 101 Biblical Institute, a media ministry of the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The role combines responsibilities associated with chief executives, organizational presidents, and executive directors, and requires a Christ-centered approach to biblical hermeneutics and homiletics in support of the Institute’s mission and evangelistic objectives. The Speaker/Director is also the executive producer of the ministry’s media resources and provides the leadership and management needed to support organizational growth and effectiveness. The position oversees the ministry’s vision, goals, and objectives; provides administrative, fiscal, and financial oversight; and leads operational planning, creative programming, and resource development. It includes fundraising, constituent and donor relations, public relations, committee service, strategic planning, and representing the ministry and the North American Division. The Speaker/Director speaks, writes, produces, and hosts content across broadcast and digital platforms, trains ministers and leaders, and provides spiritual direction and counseling. The role is based in Riverside, California, with general office working conditions. Travel is frequent, often weekly and for extended periods, and the position requires variable hours and weekend work. The stated average schedule is 38 regular hours per week. The position has moderate to high stress associated with deadlines and requires professional business attire. Physical requirements include standing, walking, desk work, reaching, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Must be a member in good standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Must have a Christ-centered emphasis in interpreting the Bible.
Proficiency in biblical studies, including both the Old and New Testaments.
Must be an ordained or commissioned minister of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Current proficiency in not-for-profit accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Knowledge of North American Division policy and applicable laws, regulations, and rules governing staff employment, work requirements, and employee relationships.
Knowledge of office computer equipment, general office software, and databases.
Proficiency with social media platforms.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.
Demonstrated experience and skills in Christ-centered biblical studies.
Ability to manage, motivate, and supervise a staff team.
Effective problem-solving and mediation skills.
Ability to work proactively in a diverse and inclusive organization.
Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced office setting.
Ability to cope with conflict, stress, deadlines, and crisis situations.
Ability to share skills and knowledge with others.
Public speaking skills.
Ability to be accountable to the organization’s constituencies, including donors, viewers, board and executive committee members, North American Division administrators, and other church leaders and employees.
At least five years of ministry-related experience, with a focus on media and evangelism.
Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Completion of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

PhD or Doctor of Ministry degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and guide Jesus 101.
Serve as executive producer of all media resources created by the ministry.
Lead fundraising efforts and develop a vision for acquiring funding for new projects.
Correspond with constituents, donors, board members, and staff.
Provide administrative, fiscal, and financial oversight.
Provide leadership and management in alignment with the ministry’s mission and core values.
Ensure the organization achieves short- and long-term goals, including income, profitability, cash flow, and institutional objectives.
Lead the management team in developing and implementing operational infrastructure, systems, processes, and personnel plans.
Oversee creative programming and resource development.
Provide spiritual direction and counseling to the ministry team, donors, and constituents.
Provide vision and leadership for long-range planning to support organizational continuity and solvency.
Represent Jesus 101 on institutional committees, primarily within the North American Division.
Serve as the public face of the ministry and handle its speaking engagements and assignments.
Lead public relations efforts.
Serve on the Jesus 101 Executive Committee, Jesus 101 Corporate Board, and Adventist Media Ministries Board of Trustees, and serve as a Jesus 101 corporate officer.
Deliver speaking engagements using Jesus-centered biblical hermeneutical and homiletical methods.
Write, speak, and produce content for broadcast, telecast, social media, websites, podcasts, and other channels.
Train ministers and leaders in Christ-centered hermeneutics.
Write new materials, resources, and content for Jesus 101.
Write development materials, donor letters, promotional pieces, and advertising.
Host television and radio programming.
Host public relations, donor-related, and constituent events.
Conduct strategic planning for Jesus 101’s direction and upcoming projects.
Serve as a field representative for the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.