Temp F/T Project Coordinator, Family Advancement

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 Project Coordinator, Family Advancement position exists to assist with projects for the Communications team of Family Advancement, who develop print and digital donor engagement pieces, as well as donor events, to assist donor representatives in raising funds for Focus on the Family. Coordinates and assists with projects, event planning, donor mailings, data analysis and problem-solving, research, and product purchases.


Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinates aspects of preparation and follow-up for FA Donor Events

• Collaborates with the Data Services team to verify constituent data for communication pieces and events

• Maintains quality of constituent data in the Salesforce database

• Tracks event and mailing projects through Aprimo project management software

• Provides administrative support to the Executive Director of Family Advancement

• Places orders for components of donor communication pieces

• Maintains recurring donor communication processes

• Stays current with Focus programs and communication best practices to assess if donor communication pieces are representing the ministry accurately


Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs all other duties as assigned


Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:

• None


Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Office Environment


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 and Statement of Faith; 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


Personal Characteristics:

• Must be a self-starter and able to multi-task; flexible with time management; be able to change tasks as needed

• Emotionally resilient and capable of handling pressure with an appropriately cheerful attitude


Knowledge/Experience:

• 1-3 years of directly related experience

• Proficient in computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat

• Experience using Salesforce and project management software (Aprimo) preferred


Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Detailed and task oriented with good analytical skills to extract, verify, and draw conclusions from data

• Ability to maintain a sense of perspective with humor under pressure and when confronted with shifting priorities

• Excellent listening skills and exhibit the ability to understand what others are communicating

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to build strong working relationships across multiple departments

• Ability to handle multiple projects at once and meet tight deadlines

• Copy editing skills preferred


Pay Range: $18.65 to $21.99

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV
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