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Ministry Relations Manager

Joni and Friends

Knoxville, TN

  • $60,000–$70,000 per year
  • Full Time
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About the role

  1. Duties:
  2. Strategic Relationship Development
    1. Develop and implement strategies to establish and strengthen relationships with churches, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders
    2. Evaluate partnership opportunities and determine appropriate engagement approaches aligned with ministry objectives
    3. Serve as a representative of Joni and Friends within the local community and in other ministry contexts as necessary
  3. Leadership of Engagement Area Team
    1. Provide strategic leadership, training, and direction to the Engagement Area Team and volunteer leaders
    2. Exercise discretion in recruiting, selecting, and developing Area Team leaders and volunteers
    3. Coach volunteer leaders to expand community engagement capacity
    4. Establish engagement priorities and delegate responsibilities supporting ministry relations initiatives
  4. Ministry Development
    1. Develop and expand networks of church and disability ministry leaders to advance collaboration and organizational outreach
    2. Create partnerships with like-minded individuals and organizations that are strategically aligned
    3. Advise partners regarding available ministry resources and opportunities for collaboration
    4. Develop strategies to increase church and community involvement in Joni and Friends Programs
    5. Evaluate, assess, and record church culture and recommend strategic direction of change
  5. Database System Oversight
    1. Oversee and maintain database systems and engagement tracking processes
    2. Analyze partnership and engagement data to inform strategic planning and ministry development decisions
  6. Donor and Stakeholder Development
    1. Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, churches, and stakeholders through strategic communication of Joni and Friends vision, mission and initiatives
    2. Identify and communicate opportunities supporting ministry fundraising objectives with churches, donors, and stakeholders
  7. Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor to support department and organizational needs
Qualifications:
  1. Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry
  2. Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith
  3. 3+ years of recruiting, networking, sales, or other related experience required
  4. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred
  5. Valid driver’s license is required
  6. Available and have ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed
  7. Disability experience preferred
  8. Excellent communication and presentation skills
  9. 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
  10. Must be able to work effectively with JAF service departments to leverage partnerships for ministry success
  11. 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
  12. Self-starter who is deliberate, assertive, relational, goal-oriented and a problem solver
  13. Strong general computer skills are necessary along with a competent, working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and the Internet
  14. Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable
Physical Requirements:
  1. 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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