Support Specialist, Growth & Resources

Life; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life insurance policy at 2x annual $0$

Short‑Term and Long‑Term disability

401(k) retirement plan with employer**

Development dollars

Casual dress

Job summary

Life.Church seeks a Support Specialist to drive growth and development opportunities for the YouVersion team. This role blends creativity with operational oversight to design and implement learning experiences that evolve with team needs and align with Life.Church’s mission.

You will partner with leaders, develop training initiatives, support staff engagement, and contribute to a long‑term roadmap for learning experiences, including YouVersion collaboration and cross‑functional alignment across

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate self-motivation and independent problem-solving.
• Experience coordinating training or development activities is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement staff development initiatives for the YouVersion team.
• Coordinate learning events and training programs, including timelines and speakers.
• Support end-to-end event logistics and resource preparation.
• Maintain staff portal resources and learning systems aligned with Life.Church initiatives.
• Communicate opportunities to the YouVersion team regularly.

Skills

Self-motivation

Independent decision-making

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Life.Church wants to make a lasting difference in your life, in our community, and in the world. Our mission is tolead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. That's how we’re able to make a difference, and it's thedriving force behind everything we do.

The Support Specialist is primarily responsible for shaping and executing growth and development opportunities for the YouVersion team. This role combines creativity with operational oversight to create and implement learning experiences that evolve alongside team needs. The Support Specialist partners closely with leaders and staff to develop relevant training initiatives, support staff engagement, and strengthen team effectiveness through strategic development opportunities.

This role utilizes their skillset to deliver outcomes that align with the direction of their team to further Life.Church’smission and to reach people for Christ.

Support Staff Development Initiatives for the YouVersion Team

• Collaborate with leaders to assess development needs and translate them into structured,impactful growth opportunities.
• Design learning initiatives that are informed by internal needs, industry trends, and emerging technical opportunities.
• Partner with Director of Internal Support to develop and maintain a long‑term strategic roadmap
  for learning experiences.
• Create and manage timelines, scopes, agendas, and speaker lineups for development events andtraining programs.
• Partner Internal Support team members to expand the “YouniVersity” experience beyond onboarding by connecting staff to existing Life.Church learning opportunities, tools, and resources that support long‑term success on the YouVersion team.
• Foster proactive, cross‑functional relationships to align development efforts with broaderorganizational goals.

Deploy Operational and Training Support

• Gather feedback to refine and enhance programs, continuously improving relevance and impact.
• Collaborate with team members to support end‑to‑end event execution and logistics, includingvenue setup, hospitality, reservations, scheduling, and resource preparation.
• Partner with Director of Internal Support to develop and maintain training resources and learning
  systems tailored to the needs of the YouVersion team while aligning with broader Life.Church
  learning initiatives.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with the YouVersion team about upcoming learningopportunities, ensuring training is accessible to a broad audience.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to support area‑specific training initiatives.
• Partner with Support Team members to execute all‑hands events.

Develop and Maintain Team Resources

• Build and maintain Staff Portal resources that support and equip the YouVersion team.
• Support all Life.Church staff by providing content, contacts, and resources that help teamsunderstand and communicate the vision and reach of YouVersion.

• Ability to self‑motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems with innovation.
• Effective at multi‑tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexibleand open to change.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to clearly explain complicatedprocesses and foster partnerships.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands‑on operational execution.
• Effective in process and organizational management to coordinate, structure, and provide visionto projects.
• Ability to drive development strategy, roadmap planning, and successful program launches.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years related work experience.

Benefits We Offer

• Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Generous employer‑paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
• Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.
• Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term disability is covered at 100% for full‑time qualified staff members.
• Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5%(includingemployee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment!
• $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.
• Casual dress and work environment.
• And much more!

Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity

At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual's capacity to represent Life.Church's beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church.

While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn't mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page.

All data collected in our application process, from resume collection to application questions, is used for recruitment purposes only.