Duties:

Under the supervision of the Projects Director, the Supervisor, Projects will support the overall objectives of Joni and Friends’ Global Operations department, and performs duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Provide inspirational and operational leadership

• Meet regularly with direct reports for the purpose of coaching and development

• Provide oversight into project progress, deadlines, pre and post event communication and report summaries.

• Assign and coordinate project workloads

• Provide mentoring of project management and conflict resolution skills

• Support the Projects Director

• Collaboration with strategic planning, goal development and division objectives

• Developing and Identifying Project staff and volunteer training needs

• Oversee building and resourcing of Wheels for the World™ and International Family Retreat Projects

• Provide oversight to ensure team members are adequately vetted and provided with role specific resources

• Manage project progress and ensure project metrics are recorded at project completion

• Oversee and analyze the maintenance and regular updates of volunteer on-line applications

• Oversee Project tracking in Salesforce database

• Supervise timely entry of volunteer application status

• Ensure Project metrics are accurate and updated in a timely manner

• Provide oversight into team travel logistics

• Oversee flight purchases and outreach itineraries

• Maintain financial stewardship practice

• Ensure optimal logistics for outreach team travel

• Oversee and update Project documents

• Optimize communication with Volunteers, Team Leaders, Interns and In-Country Partners 

• Ensure the timely delivery of resource materials

• Monitor and manage monthly inventory supplies for international teams

• Maintain an updated list of volunteer items including Joni Books, t-shirts, journals, tools and Medical Kits.

• Contribute to the updating of training materials

• Development and updating of resource material with Projects Director, Programs team and other Global Operations team members, including but not limited to manuals, handbooks, forms and role descriptions.

• Contribute to annual Wheels for the World™ and International Family Retreat budgets, in collaboration with Projects Director, Projects Administrator and Administrative Analyst

• Create and Enter budgets into accounting software

• Monitor expenses and close-out process

• Travel 1-3 times per year, in support of training, team leading and relational development initiatives

• Other duties and projects 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

• Bachelor’s degree and a 2+ minimum years of organizational leadership and / or supervisory experience required

• Proven interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to effectively organize and prioritize a wide range of daily tasks with varied deadlines are necessary

• Must be detail oriented, committed to accuracy, a team player and self-starter 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 Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Salesforce (or the equivalent) and the Internet

• Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable

Compensation is $28.00 - $32.00 per hour. This is a hybrid position, in the office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, remote on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

Prior to applying for any position with Joni and Friends, all applicants must review our Statement of Faith 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 disabilities

Continuous Growth – Besides Lead Like Jesus and Beyond Suffering trainings, continue to develop in the realm of disability ministry

Culture of Belonging Approach – Encourage a culture of belonging ensuring that the needs of the disability community are addressed with grace and understanding

Integration of Faith and Work – Ensure that Christian values are a driving force in all aspects of work

Below 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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