Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.
The Administrative Manager, Marketing position exists to provide coordination and administrative support for the Chief Marketing & Content Officer and the Vice President, Marketing through planning, personnel management, logistics, budget management, public relations, team building, project tracking and coordination, and representing senior leadership as required.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Serves as key liaison between CMCO/VP and department heads and other divisions within FOF
Helps provide strategic direction and facilitates complex interpersonal issues within the division
Manages day-to-day administrative details for the CMCO (i.e., calendar, agendas, minutes, action items, expense reports, travel booking, etc.)
Coordinates internal and external logistics for team meetings, events, and external visitors
Assists CMCO/VP with creation, layout and clean-up of PowerPoint/Word/Excel presentations and documents
Facilitates interaction, initiates strategic planning, and provides key input for technology- related recommendations
Maintains close relationships with key support departments (i.e., IT, HR, Purchasing, Accounting, Facilities, Events) to assist in continual development and implementation of policies/procedures within division and completion of assigned projects
Assists with project management to ensure on time, on budget, on strategy delivery for approved projects
Monitors administrative assignments within the organization by setting priorities for meeting deadlines and balancing supervisor's and own workloads; adjusts work schedule to meet extra demands; prioritizes tasks to complete multiple projects
Assists in communications and approvals with peripheral departments, which are essential to the functionality of a project
Participates in budget process for department
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
Monitors and reviews workflow and trends
Coordinates special projects as assigned by CMCO/VP
Writes and develops variety of reports as requested or assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
Office environment
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Character/Spiritual:
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us..."
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct (http://media.focusonthefamily.com/fotf/pdf/about-us/human-resources/moral-policy.pdf) and Statement of Faith (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values) ; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family's staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values)
Personal Characteristics:
Dependable; detailed oriented, while still seeing 'big picture," diplomatic, articulate; reliable; self-accountable; self-motivated; discerning
Demonstrates the ability to get the job done, even if it means working outside the accepted channels (but not jeopardizing the ministry in any way)
Must have ear to the ground in the team to be a good advisor
Must be highly digital
Winsome - Carry power lightly
Knowledge/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field
2-4 years of experience in administration or related field
Working knowledge of FOF mission, philosophy, values, and objectives
Knowledge of various software applications, i.e., Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.
Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Understanding of corporate strategies such that one can align business goals that will support external customers' needs; understands the strategic and tactical objectives of ministry units to provide them with services, advice, or guidance to help them meet their objectives
Ability to manage many different and often conflicting objectives, projects, or activities at one time and respond quickly
Must be process, sequential and detail-oriented and driven to outcomes
Ability to organize and plan work in advance, deciding on the most efficient or convenient way to do assigned tasks or projects; ability to analyze situations and uses logic, rational thinking, intuition, and discernment to solve problems, make decisions or choose a course of action that moves items to completion
Understands the resources (people, programs, technical expertise, etc.) available to support operations to maximize customer satisfaction and overall business performance
Quickly and effectively adjusts behavior to meet a goal and/or changing circumstances, e.g., changed work schedules, customer needs, strategic directions of the company
Maintains a high degree of integrity, ethical behavior, and confidentiality in all business activities and decisions; lives with integrity derived from Biblical values and demonstrates standards of conduct that meet or exceed company or legal requirements
Understands and takes into consideration how the actions of one unit will impact or affect other units and the total system
Maximizes performance and satisfaction by attending to customer needs and issues; makes efforts to provide customers with all reasonable requests; goes the "extra mile" when necessary
Establishes a learning environment and philosophy that facilitates successful outcomes using employment involvement, commitment to quality and continuous improvement activities
Proficient in the use of computer hardware and software
Possesses the ability to work on and with cross-functional teams
Pay Range: $24.00 to $27.50/hr
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV
*Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove any age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.
Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.
Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:
Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage
Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage
AFLAC
403B Retirement Plan
Vacation Time & Vacation Payout
Sick Time
Holidays
Service Awards
Community Service Days
Bookstore Discount
Fitness Center
Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:
Medical Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Tuition Reimbursement
Warehouse Membership Reimbursement
Note: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.
*Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:
Sick Time
Bookstore Discount
Fitness Center
Tentative Search Timeline:
Priority will be given to applications submitted by May 21, 2025 . However, this posting will remain open until filled.
The potential employee start date is May 27, 2025.
Posting date: April 21, 2025
Un-posting date: ongoing until filled
Posting contact email: job@fotf.org
Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.
Job Details
Pay Type Hourly
