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The Community Development Coordinator will be gifted in organizational leadership and administration. This person will mobilize and empower members for short and long-term effectiveness locally.
Principal Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning and Vision Casting in Local Community Impact
- Identify focused areas of need and opportunities locally that align with EBC’s values, mission, and philosophy of ministry.
- Serve as the primary local spokesperson for the ministry, partnering with local ministries and churches as appropriate.
- Responsible for the Community Farm and the Gift-in-Kind (GIK) program that exists to connect donated resources to vulnerable families and communities in the surrounding Atlanta area.
- Responsible for coordinating UPS logistics and scheduling delivery of truckloads with the trucking company.
- Responsible for developing and writing grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations.
- Responsible for developing effective ministry partnerships and collaboration with churches and ministry influencers.
- Responsible for growing our network of partnerships with local organizations to provide services that minister to the community.
- Mobilize EBC members in addressing the needs in our local predicament.
- Attend select fundraising events.
Provide Leadership to the Volunteer Teams
- Assisting in developing policies and strategies for local partnerships.
- Administer and manage the approved budget.
- Evaluating existing and potential partnerships.
- Oversee and build relationships with local mission agencies that we support (e.g., The Donna Center, Family Heritage, MHFH, etc.)
- Develop environments and opportunities to inform, challenge, and motivate others about involvement in the identified (local predicament) areas. These may include the use of social media, classes or conferences, church-wide experiences, etc.
- Mobilize people to engage in relief and restoration efforts. Maximize alignment between local and global ministries encouraging participants to engage in ongoing involvement.
- Remain well-informed of and evaluate trends affecting the community and the local church.
- Implement a marketing strategy that effectively markets the local outreach evangelistic and mission opportunities, educates the congregation, and maximizes the church’s efforts in this area.
- Promptly respond to questions and requests for information.
- Attending departmental, and staff meetings as requested.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with minimal supervision.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Leadership Development
- Identify, train, and support key lay leaders in coordinating local partnerships.
- Develop Volunteer Coordinators and Project Managers to implement programs and initiatives.
Skills/Requirements:
- 3+ years of Christian ministry experience (as a volunteer leader or member of staff).
- Have a strong understanding of discipleship, missions, and ministry.
- Proficiency in MS Office with expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong technology capabilities, capable of working with databases and programs.
- Ability to analyze and revise operating practices to improve efficiency.
- Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain calmness when under pressure.
- Exceptional communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.
- Superior organization, prioritizing skills, and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner.
- Ability to interact with multiple people with grace and enthusiasm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All associates are required to wear a mask!!
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Atlanta, GA 30331: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Ministry: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: One location