What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ministry Relations Manager position at Joni and Friends?

Duties:

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
1. Establish and grow networks of local church disability ministry leaders for the purpose of training, encouragement, and collaboration
2. Create partnerships with like-minded individuals and organizations
3. Communicate with and educate partners of JAF regarding available resources
4. Guide collaborative programing between JAF and partnerships
5. Maintain a database of churches, like-minded organizations, disability service providers, and Ministry Relations events and activities using Salesforce
Volunteer Recruitment and Training
1. Recruit and provide opportunities for church and partnership volunteers to serve on our Area Teams and the local JAF office
2. Equip volunteers through appropriate training programs
Donor Development
1. Assist in cultivating donors through relationship building and communication of JAF vision and mission
2. 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

Qualifications:

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 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

Compensation: $52,000 - $60,000 per year (exempt)

Prior to applying for any position with Joni and Friends, all applicants must review our Statement of Faith and Mission Statement (below) and be in agreement with both.

Ministry Life:

Joni and Friends desire is to glorify God in the way we conduct ourselves, and in the work we do. Employment at Joni and Friends is not just a job but a calling from God to serve and share the gospel with people living with disabilities. We desire to see the local church become a place of belonging for every family living with disabilities. We want every employee to excel in their walk with Christ and at their job. We purposely create a ministry-wide prayer life environment and offer leadership, and general training to help employees “Lead like Jesus” and perform their work with excellence.

Below outlines the biblical commission, vision, mission, values, and pillars of Joni and Friends:

VISION: “A world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.”

MISSION: “To glorify God as we communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple and serve people living with disability.”

BIBLICAL COMMISSION: “Go out quickly in the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame…go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.” Luke 14:21-23 (NIV)

VALUES:

Honor God in everything we do
Build relationships based on trust and respect
Maintain integrity and excellence in programs and services
Practice responsible stewardship

FOUR PILLARS OF MINISTRY:

Lead Like Jesus*
Integration
Excellence in Your Area of Expertise
Best Christian Workplace

* Lead Like Jesus is a course of study provided to all employees and is based on the book written by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges of the same name. The Lead Like Jesus course is the model which governs our ministry culture and contributes significantly to Joni and Friends maintaining its certification as a “Best Christian Workplace” according to surveys by the Best Christian Workplace Institute (BCWI).

Salary : $52,000 - $60,000

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