HybridOn-site in the Agoura Hills office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; remote Wednesday and Friday.
Social & Community Services
About the job
Requirements
Must have a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith.
Must have a desire to serve in a growing Christian service ministry.
A Master's degree or above is preferred.
Must have working knowledge of and experience with Christian ministry and mission.
Must have proven ministry leadership, public speaking, or teaching experience.
Must be able to manage multiple projects with varied deadlines.
Must have effective interpersonal communication, networking, and writing abilities.
Must have proven leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and manage a team, lead projects, guide teams through challenges, and make critical decisions.
Must be able to organize and prioritize a wide range of daily tasks with varied deadlines.
Must be detail-oriented, committed to accuracy, flexible, and able to work independently.
Must maintain confidentiality.
Must have strong general computer skills and working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and the Internet.
Must have a valid passport and driver's license.
Must be able to travel locally, nationally, and internationally as needed.
Must be able to sit for extended periods, operate a computer and standard office equipment, and communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through virtual platforms.
Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods, bend, reach, and carry materials during events and travel, and lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds.
Must be able to travel to domestic and international locations, including shorter trips and extended stays.
Must be able to adapt professionally, safely, and flexibly to different offsite environments and schedules.
Must model Joni and Friends' Christian beliefs and practices during working and nonworking hours, support fellow staff and volunteers in following Christ, engage people living with disabilities with love and dignity, participate in or lead prayer and worship, affirm the Statement of Faith annually, uphold the organization's mission and values, and actively attend a church whose statement of faith does not contradict Joni and Friends' Statement of Faith.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement in-country and regional strategies for international ministry initiatives aligned with Joni and Friends' mission and values.
Work with the COO and executive team to integrate international strategies into overall ministry priorities and initiatives.
Align international ministry with other ministry departments to promote shared goals, resource optimization, and consistent ministry delivery.
Lead development of ministry infrastructure for international programs and services, implementing standardized processes to support lasting ministry impact across regions.
Guide and manage the growth of Joni and Friends' international partnership programs.
Identify emerging opportunities and innovative approaches to disability ministry in diverse cultural contexts.
Lead initiatives to integrate technology and innovative practices into program management to improve transparency, tracking, and sustainability.
Champion frameworks that improve cultural understanding and maximize ministry impact across international locations.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with churches, NGOs, and disability advocacy organizations worldwide.
Represent Joni and Friends' international efforts at conferences, media engagements, and global forums.
Collaborate with development teams to cultivate donor relationships and secure funding for international projects.
Communicate international ministry impact through reports, media, and storytelling initiatives.
Use data and reporting systems to assess strategic impact and guide improvements to ministry effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with domestic and international laws, ethical standards, and ministry policies, mitigating risks across international operations.
Develop and manage international ministry budgets, ensuring financial stewardship and alignment with ministry priorities.
Lead and manage direct reports by providing guidance, training, and timely support.
Schedule regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports to review projects, goals, expectations, and overall performance.
Develop direct reports' skills and knowledge, identify skills gaps, and work with staff to address them.
Work with staff to create, track, and complete their goals.
Conduct performance evaluations and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
Perform other duties and projects assigned by the supervisor to support department and organizational needs.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in Christian ministry, specifically alignment with Joni and Friends' biblical perspective on disability.
Duties: Perform duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to:
Vision, Strategy, and Ministry Alignment
Develop and implement a vision and the in-country and regional strategy for international ministry initiatives aligned with Joni and Friends’ mission and values
Work closely with the COO and executive team to integrate international strategies into overall ministry priorities and initiatives
Drives alignment between international ministry and other ministry departments, promoting shared goals, resource optimization, and consistent ministry delivery
International Program Development and Innovation
Leads the development of ministry infrastructure for international programs and services, implementing standardized processes that enable enduring ministry impact across regions
Guide and manage the growth of Joni and Friends international partnership programs
Identify emerging opportunities and innovative approaches to disability ministry in diverse cultural contexts
Leads initiatives to integrate technology and innovative practices into program management, enhancing transparency, tracking, and sustainability
Champion innovative approaches to frameworks that enhance cultural understanding and maximize ministry impact across all international locations
Partnerships and External Relations
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with churches, NGOs, and disability advocacy organizations worldwide to expand ministry reach
Serve as a spokesperson for Joni and Friends’ international efforts at conferences, media engagements, and global forums
Collaborate with development teams to cultivate donor relationships and secure funding for international projects
Ensure compelling communication of international ministry impact through reports, media, and storytelling initiatives
Operational Oversight, Compliance & Stewardship
Leverage data and reporting systems to assess strategic impact and guide refinements that strengthen ministry effectiveness
Ensure compliance and adherence to domestic and international laws, ethical standards, and ministry policies, mitigating risks across international operations
Develop and manage international ministry budgets, ensuring financial stewardship and alignment with ministry priorities
Team Leadership, Development, and Guidance
Lead and manage direct reports providing guidance, training, and timely support
Schedule regular 1:1s with direct reports to review projects, goals, expectations, and overall performance
Continuously develop the skills and knowledge of direct reports to enhance their capabilities and identify skills gaps and work with staff to close the gaps
Work with staff to create, track and, complete their goals
Conduct performance evaluations and foster a positive and collaborative work environment
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
Master’s Degree, or above preferred
A working knowledge of and experience with Christian ministry and mission
Proven ministry leadership, public speaking or teaching experience
Self-starter, able to manage multiple projects with varied deadlines with excellence
Positive interpersonal communication/networking skills and effective writing abilities
Ability to travel local, national and internationally as needed
Valid passport and driver’s license are required
Proven leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively. Experience in leading projects, guiding teams through challenges, and making critical decisions is crucial
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 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 and the Internet
Experience in Christian ministry and specifically alignment with Joni and Friends biblical perspective on disability, is highly desirable
Physical Requirements: This position involves both sedentary office work and occasional physical activity during and in preparation of 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 and travel, the role may require standing or walking for extended periods, bending, reaching, and carrying materials. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 20 pounds. The employee must have the ability to travel to domestic and international locations, ranging from shorter trips to more extensive stays. Work is primarily performed in an office setting but also includes offsite environments such as hotels, conference centers, and outreach 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: $145,000 - $160,000 per year. This is a hybrid position working in the Agoura Hills office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Wednesday and Friday are remote workdays.
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.