Focus on the Family
Communications & Community Program Manager
Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.
The Program Mgr., Communications & Community position exists to strengthen the ministry’s organizational culture by building informed, engaged, and empowered employees. Using strong written and digital communication skills, this position raises staff awareness, knowledge and understanding of outward-facing ministry initiatives and internal events and opportunities. Valuing clear, concise, and compelling communications, this position plans, creates and maintains written and visual content for the staff intranet and newsletter and assists with coordinating and preparing for staff-wide events. This position also initiates and facilitates highly diversified tasks in support of ministry-wide staff care, internal communications, as well as community relations; has comprehensive knowledge of Focus on the Family policies and procedures; utilizes a broad knowledge of the functions and general operating methods and policies of supervisor(s) and the ministry with minimal supervision; plans/arranges own work using a wide range of procedures; assumes responsibility for general decisions; on own initiative, analyzes problems, recommends solutions, and follows through until resolved; refers only specific, unusual problems to supervisor.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Manages staff care program including recruiting teachers for classes, creating new opportunities to increase staff connectedness, increasing engagement for ministry prayer, developing communications plans for staff care activities, and overseeing staff and volunteers assisting with the program
Manages all staff care programs at all Focus on the Family sites, cross organizationally
Works closely with the Director, Organizational Development, Communications and Community in managing effective ministry-wide internal communications processes, procedures, and materials to ensure that information flow is accurate, timely, and relevant
Is responsible for staff communications intranet graphical display and standards, timeliness of updates, relevance, and accuracy of information
Manages ministry-wide in-person and Microsoft Teams staff meetings
Plans, edits, and writes content, produces video, and creates layout for a variety of internal communications mediums, staff intranet, and weekly newsletter
Initiates and coordinates staff involvement with local non-profits, including opportunities to serve with staff community hours
Assists in coordinating, promoting, and implementing Focus on the Family’s all-staff training programs and staff development programs
Serves as secretary on the Community Roundtable Board as agreed to by Focus leadership and the Roundtable board
Interfaces with other Focus departments via phone, email, and face to face contact and functions on behalf of the Director of Organizational Development and Communications
Relays relevant employee information and trends to supervisor
Initiates and coordinates special internal events
Assists in developing, tracking, and monitoring budget
Tracks and maintains a department Purchasing Card
Operates independently in absence of supervisor, calling on staff when required; assists and advises supervisor on problems
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
Periodically may host or present training sessions
Performs other duties as assigned
Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:
Must have a persuasive capability to work with all levels of staff to ensure preparation for training activities are completed in timely fashion and be able to interact with executive-level leadership for internal communications
Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
Office environment
Local travel is required for Community Relations duties
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Character/Spiritual:
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct (http://media.focusonthefamily.com/fotf/pdf/about-us/human-resources/moral-policy.pdf) and Statement of Faith (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values) ; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values)
Personal Characteristics:
Personable, Diplomatic, Detail-Oriented, Assertive, Good Reasoning Skills, Flexible, and Self-Motivated
Knowledge/Experience:
Associates degree in Business, Communications or related degree, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
3-5 years of human resources or communications experience
Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:
Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively (written and verbal)
Ability to utilize or learn a variety of computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Power Point, Impact Intranet updates, e-learning reports, and PDF forms for the copy center
Ability to use judgment to solve moderately complex problems within the limits of standard policy and practice
Ability and forthrightness to question standard operating procedure in the interest of efficiency and/or progress
Exceptionally strong organizational skills
Ability to work appropriately with confidential data/information and preserve confidences
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to function in a team environment
Ability to handle multiple projects and meet strict deadlines
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Ability to effectively work through others to accomplish tasks
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to do routine planning for a multi-function department
Ability to present short topics to small groups
Strong oral and written communication skills
Skilled use of video taking devices and video editing software
Stewardship Requirements:
Is responsible for handling funds for The Community Roundtable
Pay Range: $26.00 to $30.00/hr
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV
Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.
Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.
Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:
Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage
Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage
AFLAC
403B Retirement Plan
Vacation Time & Vacation Payout
Sick Time
Holidays
Service Awards
Community Service Days
Bookstore Discount
Fitness Center
Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:
Medical Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Tuition Reimbursement
Warehouse Membership Reimbursement
Note : This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.
*Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:
Sick Time
Bookstore Discount
Fitness Center
Tentative Search Timeline:
Priority will be given to applications submitted by August 23rd, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
The potential employee start date is September 3rd, 2024.
Posting date: July 23rd, 2024
Unposting date: ongoing until filled
Posting contact email: job@fotf.org
Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.
Job Details
Pay Type Hourly
The Program Mgr., Communications & Community position exists to strengthen the ministry’s organizational culture by building informed, engaged, and empowered employees. Using strong written and digital communication skills, this position raises staff awareness, knowledge and understanding of outward-facing ministry initiatives and internal events and opportunities. Valuing clear, concise, and compelling communications, this position plans, creates and maintains written and visual content for the staff intranet and newsletter and assists with coordinating and preparing for staff-wide events. This position also initiates and facilitates highly diversified tasks in support of ministry-wide staff care, internal communications, as well as community relations; has comprehensive knowledge of Focus on the Family policies and procedures; utilizes a broad knowledge of the functions and general operating methods and policies of supervisor(s) and the ministry with minimal supervision; plans/arranges own work using a wide range of procedures; assumes responsibility for general decisions; on own initiative, analyzes problems, recommends solutions, and follows through until resolved; refers only specific, unusual problems to supervisor.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Manages staff care program including recruiting teachers for classes, creating new opportunities to increase staff connectedness, increasing engagement for ministry prayer, developing communications plans for staff care activities, and overseeing staff and volunteers assisting with the program
Manages all staff care programs at all Focus on the Family sites, cross organizationally
Works closely with the Director, Organizational Development, Communications and Community in managing effective ministry-wide internal communications processes, procedures, and materials to ensure that information flow is accurate, timely, and relevant
Is responsible for staff communications intranet graphical display and standards, timeliness of updates, relevance, and accuracy of information
Manages ministry-wide in-person and Microsoft Teams staff meetings
Plans, edits, and writes content, produces video, and creates layout for a variety of internal communications mediums, staff intranet, and weekly newsletter
Initiates and coordinates staff involvement with local non-profits, including opportunities to serve with staff community hours
Assists in coordinating, promoting, and implementing Focus on the Family’s all-staff training programs and staff development programs
Serves as secretary on the Community Roundtable Board as agreed to by Focus leadership and the Roundtable board
Interfaces with other Focus departments via phone, email, and face to face contact and functions on behalf of the Director of Organizational Development and Communications
Relays relevant employee information and trends to supervisor
Initiates and coordinates special internal events
Assists in developing, tracking, and monitoring budget
Tracks and maintains a department Purchasing Card
Operates independently in absence of supervisor, calling on staff when required; assists and advises supervisor on problems
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
Periodically may host or present training sessions
Performs other duties as assigned
Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:
Must have a persuasive capability to work with all levels of staff to ensure preparation for training activities are completed in timely fashion and be able to interact with executive-level leadership for internal communications
Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
Office environment
Local travel is required for Community Relations duties
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Character/Spiritual:
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct (http://media.focusonthefamily.com/fotf/pdf/about-us/human-resources/moral-policy.pdf) and Statement of Faith (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values) ; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values)
Personal Characteristics:
Personable, Diplomatic, Detail-Oriented, Assertive, Good Reasoning Skills, Flexible, and Self-Motivated
Knowledge/Experience:
Associates degree in Business, Communications or related degree, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
3-5 years of human resources or communications experience
Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:
Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively (written and verbal)
Ability to utilize or learn a variety of computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Power Point, Impact Intranet updates, e-learning reports, and PDF forms for the copy center
Ability to use judgment to solve moderately complex problems within the limits of standard policy and practice
Ability and forthrightness to question standard operating procedure in the interest of efficiency and/or progress
Exceptionally strong organizational skills
Ability to work appropriately with confidential data/information and preserve confidences
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to function in a team environment
Ability to handle multiple projects and meet strict deadlines
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Ability to effectively work through others to accomplish tasks
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to do routine planning for a multi-function department
Ability to present short topics to small groups
Strong oral and written communication skills
Skilled use of video taking devices and video editing software
Stewardship Requirements:
Is responsible for handling funds for The Community Roundtable
Pay Range: $26.00 to $30.00/hr
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV
Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.
Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.
Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:
Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage
Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage
AFLAC
403B Retirement Plan
Vacation Time & Vacation Payout
Sick Time
Holidays
Service Awards
Community Service Days
Bookstore Discount
Fitness Center
Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:
Medical Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Tuition Reimbursement
Warehouse Membership Reimbursement
Note : This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.
*Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:
Sick Time
Bookstore Discount
Fitness Center
Tentative Search Timeline:
Priority will be given to applications submitted by August 23rd, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
The potential employee start date is September 3rd, 2024.
Posting date: July 23rd, 2024
Unposting date: ongoing until filled
Posting contact email: job@fotf.org
Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.
Job Details
Pay Type Hourly