Social & Community ServicesCommunity Outreach & Programs
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 at least 3 years of event planning, project management, and/or volunteer oversight experience.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds and help set up at events.
Must be able to recruit, select, equip, and lead volunteers to assist with ministry programs and events.
Must be able to travel domestically and work evenings and weekends as needed.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must be able to work effectively with Joni and Friends service departments to leverage partnerships for ministry success.
Must maintain confidentiality.
Must have general computer skills and working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and the Internet.
Must be able to perform sedentary office work and occasional physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, carrying materials, and setting up or breaking down event spaces; must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to operate standard office equipment and communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through virtual platforms.
Must maintain professionalism, safety awareness, and flexibility while adapting to different environments and schedules.
Must affirm the Joni and Friends Statement of Faith annually and not engage in conduct or promote religious beliefs inconsistent with it.
Must actively attend a church whose statement of faith does not contradict the Joni and Friends Statement of Faith.
Responsibilities
Provide inspirational and operational leadership to volunteers.
Recruit, select, and equip program and special event volunteers.
Meet regularly with volunteers for training.
Recruit participants for weekly ongoing programming.
Conduct intake interviews with participants and caregivers.
Provide ongoing communication and support to participants and caregivers.
Plan and execute weekly programming.
Plan and execute special program days and events.
Provide resources and program assistance to partner churches and like-minded organizations.
Collaborate with the Missouri Area Ministry team to engage churches and like-minded organizations.
Refer churches and like-minded organizations to the Missouri Area Ministry team for ministry-relations-specific assistance.
Analyze program effectiveness using Salesforce and other Joni and Friends-approved tools.
Create and manage appropriate campaigns.
Track volunteer and participant engagement using existing tools.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the supervisor to support department and organizational needs.
Model Joni and Friends' Christian beliefs and practices to advance its gospel mission during working and nonworking hours.
Support fellow staff and volunteers in following Christ by praying for one another, sharing Scripture, and setting an example of faithful Christian living.
Engage with people living with disabilities with love and dignity in a manner that commends and proclaims the gospel.
Participate in or lead prayer and worship during meetings, events, and outreaches.
Uphold and advance Joni and Friends' mission and vision through its values.
Desired Qualifications
Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends.
Duties:
Provide inspirational and operational leadership to volunteers
Recruit, select, and equip dedicated program and special event volunteers
Meet regularly with volunteers for training
Build a stable and growing participant base
Recruit participants for weekly ongoing programming
Conduct intake interviews with participants and caregivers
Provide ongoing communication and support to participants and caregivers
Program Oversight
Plan and execute weekly programming
Plan and execute special program days and events
Provide resources and program assistance to partner churches and like-minded organizations
Collaborate with the Missouri Area Ministry team to engage church and like-minded organizations
Refer church and like-minded organizations to the Missouri Area Ministry team for ministry relations specific assistance
Analyze program effectiveness using Salesforce and other Joni and Friends approved tools
Create and manage appropriate campaigns
Track volunteer and participant engagement using existing tools
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
3+ years of event planning, project management, and/or volunteer oversight required
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Ability to lift 25 pounds; physically able to help set up at events
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and projects simultaneously
Able to effectively recruit, select, equip and lead volunteers to assist in the execution of ministry programs and events
Must be able to travel, domestically, and work evenings and weekends as needed
Valid driver’s license is required
Able to work effectively with Joni and Friends’ service departments to leverage partnerships for ministry success
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
A team player
Strong management skills, especially with volunteers
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
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 an office setting but also includes offsite environments such as 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: $21.00-24.00 per hour. The hours for this part-time position are 7:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday through Friday. .
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.