Ministry Operations Coordinator

Joni and Friends; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Joni and Friends in Knoxville seeks a dedicated team member to assist with Family Retreats, recruit and organize volunteers, and support ministry operations and outreach efforts. You will collaborate with marketing, coordinate background checks, and help with events and community representation.

The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and travel; a valid driver's license is needed, and a heart for disability ministry is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith.
• Desire to serve in a growing Christian ministry.
• Self-starter and team player with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to support multiple projects and volunteer teams.
• Interact effectively with community leaders.
• Flexible and available to work evenings, weekends and travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Family Retreats and Getaways, recruit and organize volunteer teams.
• Coordinate application processes and communications for families and volunteers and support background checks.
• Promote and facilitate Joni and Friends ministry relations materials in churches and educational settings.
• Collaborate with marketing on content for Joni and Friends USA accounts and platforms.
• Participate in local and international Joni and Friends programs as opportunities arise.
• Assist with logistics in the wheelchair collection program and donor development efforts.
• Support Ministry Operations Manager in executing events and promotions.
• Represent Joni and Friends at conferences and events with staff and volunteers.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Faith commitment

Camping ministry experience

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Duties:

1. 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
   1. Assist with application processes and communications for families and volunteers.
   2. Provide support with background check process for volunteers.
   3. Actively evaluate program post Family Retreat and plan for changes as needed
   4. Assist with Family Retreat preparation, execution and follow-up
2. 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
3. Work with marketing team on content for Joni and Friends USA account and other platforms
4. Participate in local and international Joni and Friends' programs as opportunities arise.
5. Assist with logistics in the wheelchair collection program
6. Support donor development and participate in fundraising efforts as needed
7. Assist the Ministry Operations Manager executing events or aspects of events
8. 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
9. 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.

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.