Ministry Relations Manager

- Duties:
- Strategic Relationship Development Develop and implement strategies to establish and strengthen relationships with churches, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders
- Evaluate partnership opportunities and determine appropriate engagement approaches aligned with ministry objectives
- Serve as a representative of Joni and Friends within the local community and in other ministry contexts as necessary

- Leadership of Engagement Area Team Provide strategic leadership, training, and direction to the Engagement Area Team and volunteer leaders
- Exercise discretion in recruiting, selecting, and developing Area Team leaders and volunteers
- Coach volunteer leaders to expand community engagement capacity
- Establish engagement priorities and delegate responsibilities supporting ministry relations initiatives

- Ministry Development Develop and expand networks of church and disability ministry leaders to advance collaboration and organizational outreach
- Create partnerships with like-minded individuals and organizations that are strategically aligned
- Advise partners regarding available ministry resources and opportunities for collaboration
- Develop strategies to increase church and community involvement in Joni and Friends Programs
- Evaluate, assess, and record church culture and recommend strategic direction of change

- Database System Oversight Oversee and maintain database systems and engagement tracking processes
- Analyze partnership and engagement data to inform strategic planning and ministry development decisions

- Donor and Stakeholder Development Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, churches, and stakeholders through strategic communication of Joni and Friends vision, mission and initiatives
- Identify and communicate opportunities supporting ministry fundraising objectives with churches, donors, and stakeholders

- Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor to support department and organizational needs
Qualifications:
- Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry
- Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith
- 3+ years of recruiting, networking, sales, or other related experience required
- A Bachelor’s degree is preferred
- Valid driver’s license is required
- Available and have ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed
- Disability experience preferred
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Highly relational and strategic in approach to networking and promoting the ministry programs and services to the local community, churches, and other organizations or government agencies
- Must be able to work effectively with JAF service departments to leverage partnerships for ministry success
- Possess a working knowledge of the role of the church, church operations and denominations. Must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the variety of church doctrinal and cultural distinctives
- Self-starter who is deliberate, assertive, relational, goal-oriented and a problem solver
- 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 offsite environments such as churches, 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:  $60,000 - $70,000 per year (exempt) 
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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.