Senior Coordinator, Projects

Agoura Hills, CA
$23.00-25.00 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago
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Reporting to the Supervisor, Projects, this position will support the overall objectives of Joni and Friends’ Global Operations department. Perform duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to: * Coordinate the building of volunteer outreach teams: Wheels for the World™ and International Family Retreat programs

Assess volunteers through interviews and required documentation
Equip volunteers via resource material provision
Cultivate ongoing relationships with international outreach volunteers and team leaders
Communicates with team members before and after outreach
Updates volunteer records
Work with current travel management agency
Prepare team travel arrangements
Review and confirm arrangements with volunteers, team leaders and in-country partners
Collaborate with Administrative Analyst and Projects Administrator to assist in financial reconciliation of international projects
Coordinate in the facilitation, measurement, and growth of international projects
Communicate with Joni and Friends in-country partners
Provide resource material to in-country partners
Input post-event statistics in Salesforce to maintain project records
Travel for 1-3 international trips per year
Train team leaders
Lead international teams
Ensure quality control initiatives
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
Minimum 2 years of coordinator or related experience required
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Good interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to effectively organize and prioritize a wide range of daily tasks with varied deadlines
Must be detail-oriented, committed to accuracy, a proactive team player who is flexible and able to work independently
Must have a strong sense of confidentiality
Strong general computer skills are necessary along with a competent, working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, Salesforce or other CRM platform, and the Internet
Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable

Compensation for the position is $23.00 - $25.00 per hour (non-exempt). This position is at our Agoura Hills office and we have a hybrid schedule (Mon, Tue and Thu in the office, Wed and Fri remote).Prior to applying for any position with Joni and Friends, all applicants must review our and Mission Statement (below).MINISTRY LIFE:Joni and Friends desire is to glorify God in the way we conduct ourselves, and in the work we do. Employment at Joni and Friends is not just a job but a calling from God to serve and share the gospel with people living with disabilities. We desire to see the local church become a place of belonging for every family living with disabilities. We want every employee to excel in their walk with Christ and at their job. We purposely create a ministry-wide prayer life environment and offer leadership, and general training to help employees “Lead like Jesus*” and perform their work with excellence.CHRISTIAN DISABILITY MINISTRY ENGAGEMENT:Every employee at Joni and Friends, regardless of their specific role is expected to grow and develop as a Christian Disability Ministry Leader (CDML). This implies a continuous journey of learning and involvement, where employees engage not only in Joni and Friends’ programs but also extend their ministry efforts to their local Christ-honoring churches. This core competency includes:Active Participation – Actively participate in ministry, both within the organization and their local Christ-honoring churches (if possible and to what degree they are able), advocating for participation of people with disabilitiesContinuous Growth – Besides Lead Like Jesus and Beyond Suffering trainings, continue to develop in the realm of disability ministryCulture of Belonging Approach – Encourage a culture of belonging ensuring that the needs of the disability community are addressed with grace and understandingIntegration of Faith and Work – Ensure that Christian values are a driving force in all aspects of workBelow outlines the Biblical Commission, Vision, Mission, and Values of Joni and Friends which employees are required to believe and uphold.BIBLICAL COMMISSION:“Go out quickly in the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame…go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.” Luke 14:21-23 (NIV)VISION:“A world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.”MISSION:“To glorify God as we communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple and serve people living with disability.”VALUES: * Honor God in everything we do

Build relationships based on trust and respect
Maintain integrity and excellence in programs and services
Practice responsible stewardship

Lead Like Jesus is a course of study provided to all employees and is based on the book written by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges of the same name. The Lead Like Jesus course is the model which governs our ministry culture and contributes significantly to Joni and Friends maintaining its certification as a “Best Christian Workplace” according to surveys by the Best Christian Workplace Institute (BCWI).

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