Program Coordinator (Joni's House)

Joni and Friends; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Joni and Friends in Illinois is seeking a Part-time Program Coordinator to lead volunteers, recruit participants, and oversee weekly programs and special events. The role involves partnering with churches and tracking program metrics using Salesforce and standard office tools.

The position requires 3+ years in event planning/volunteer management, a flexible schedule including some evenings/weekends, and a valid driver’s license. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of event planning, project management, and/or volunteer oversight.
• Ability to recruit and lead volunteers for programs and events.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational and operational leadership to volunteers.
• Build a stable and growing participant base through outreach and intake.
• Plan and execute weekly programming and special events.
• Collaborate with partner churches and organizations to support ministry.
• Analyze program effectiveness using Salesforce and other approved tools.

Skills

Volunteer leadership

Event planning

Recruit volunteers

Program supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Internet

Windows

Job description

Duties:

1. Provide inspirational and operational leadership to volunteers
   1. Recruit, select, and equip dedicated program and special event volunteers
   2. Meet regularly with volunteers for training
2. Build a stable and growing participant base
   1. Recruit participants for weekly ongoing programming
   2. Conduct intake interviews with participants and caregivers
   3. Provide ongoing communication and support to participants and caregivers
3. Program Oversight
   1. Plan and execute weekly programming
   2. Plan and execute special program days and events
4. Provide resources and program assistance to partner churches and like-minded organizations
   1. Collaborate with the Missouri Area Ministry team to engage church and like-minded organizations
   2. Refer church and like-minded organizations to the Missouri Area Ministry team for ministry relations specific assistance
5. Analyze program effectiveness using Salesforce and other Joni and Friends approved tools
   1. Create and manage appropriate campaigns
   2. Track volunteer and participant engagement using existing tools
6. 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
• 3+ years of event planning, project management, and/or volunteer oversight required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Ability to lift 25 pounds; physically able to help set up at events
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and projects simultaneously
• Able to effectively recruit, select, equip and lead volunteers to assist in the execution of ministry programs and events
• Must be able to travel, domestically, and work evenings and weekends as needed
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Able to work effectively with Joni and Friends’ service departments to leverage partnerships for ministry success
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• A team player
• Strong management skills, especially with volunteers
• Must have a strong sense of confidentiality
• Strong general computer skills are necessary along with a competent, working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and the Internet
• Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable

Physical Requirements:

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.

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:

$21.00-24.00 per hour. The hours for this part-time position are 7:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

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’s 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.