Ministry Operations Coordinator

Joni and Friends • Knoxville, TN • 1h ago

Duties:

Assist with Family Retreats and Getaways. Provide support in recruitment and organizing a team of volunteers to carry out retreat tasks before, during and after Family Retreat

Assist with application processes and communications for families and volunteers.

Provide support with background check process for volunteers.

Actively evaluate program post Family Retreat and plan for changes as needed

Assist with Family Retreat preparation, execution and follow-up

Provide support in promoting, facilitating, and leading Joni and Friends church equipping using Joni and Friends Ministry Relations materials and other training materials, for awareness and education in churches and educational settings at every level

Work with marketing team on content for Joni and Friends USA account and other platforms

Participate in local and international Joni and Friends' programs as opportunities arise.

Assist with logistics in the wheelchair collection program

Support donor development and participate in fundraising efforts as needed

Assist the Ministry Operations Manager executing events or aspects of events

Represent Ministry in the community. In collaboration with other staff members and volunteers, set up and operate promotional efforts at area conferences and events as available

Other duties and projects as assigned by 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

Self-starter and team player with strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Ability to provide support to multiple projects and multiple volunteer teams

Able to interact effectively with leaders throughout the community

Experience in camping ministry preferred

Strong computer knowledge and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Passion for people affected by disability and scriptural knowledge related to God's heart for people who are marginalized

Flexible and available to work evenings, weekends and travel

Valid driver's license is required

Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable

Physical Requirements:

Work is primarily performed in an office setting but also includes offsite environments such as hotels, conference centers, and retreat facilities. Offsite work may involve varying temperatures, lighting, and noise levels, as well as periods of increased activity during event setup and execution. Employees are expected to maintain professionalism, safety awareness, and flexibility while adapting to different environments and schedules.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This position involves both sedentary office work and occasional physical activity during and in preparation of onsite and offsite events. The employee must be able to sit for extended periods, operate a computer and other standard office equipment, and communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through virtual platforms. During events, the role may require standing or walking for extended periods, bending, reaching, carrying materials, and setting up or breaking down event spaces. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull items such as boxes, signage, or supplies up to 25 pounds.

Compensation: $20.50 - $22.50 per hour

EMPLOYEE MINISTRY ENGAGEMENT:

Joni and Friends is a Christ-centered community. Therefore, we expect every employee at Joni and Friends to excel in their walk with Christ and in their specific employment role in our Christian community. We purposely create a gospel-centered environment and offer leadership and development training to help employees perform their work with integrity and excellence, serving in our Christian community at Joni and Friends to fulfill our religious ministry: to share the gospel and serve people living with disabilities.

All employees do this, regardless of their specific role, by:

Modeling Joni and Friends' Christian beliefs and practices to advance our gospel mission during working hours and nonworking hours

Supporting fellow staff and volunteers at Joni and Friends in following Christ, by praying for each other, sharing Scripture and setting an example of how to live a faithful Christian life

Engaging in the lives of people living with disabilities with love, dignity, and in a manner that commends and proclaims the gospel.

Participating or leading in prayer and worship during meetings, events, and outreaches

Affirming the Joni and Friends Statement of Faith annually and not engaging in any conduct or promoting any religious beliefs inconsistent with such beliefs

Upholding and advancing Joni and Friends' Mission and Vision through a focus on our Values.

Actively attending a church that has a statement of faith that does not contradict Joni and Friends' Statement of Faith

Joni and Friends seeks to glorify God in the way we conduct ourselves, and in the work we do together as a Christian community. Employment at Joni and Friends is not only a job but a ministry and a calling from God.

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