Church and Community Engagement Coordinator
Bethany Christian Services, Nashville, TN, United States
Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.
Safe Families surrounds parents facing crises with a caring, compassionate community. As a Church and Community Engagement Coordinator, you’ll connect families with friendship, coaching, resources, and short-term care for their children through volunteer Host Families.
How Your Role Makes a Difference
Identify and engage churches in the following levels: participating, lead, and community lead
Identify, recruit, and train church Ministry leads and coach them on how to develop their ministry teams
Effectively coach ministry leads to ensure Safe Families churches regularly recruit, support, and empower their volunteers
Oversee the continuous growth of the program partner churches to ensure the engagement of current and new volunteers for Circles of Support
Develop faith forums or other pastoral gatherings, as needed
Ensure volunteers and churches are resourced appropriately to meet the needs of parents and their children
Network within the community to build positive alliances and create opportunities for the recruitment of volunteers
Facilitate recruitment of volunteers through Church engagement, Home Gatherings, and other strategies
Facilitate or assist with developing a volunteer Leadership Council
Provide regularly scheduled compelling presentations to audiences of various groups and sizes related to the work of the Safe Families program
Secure the interest of new volunteer applicants and assist them through the Safe Families selection process
Assist in organizing and delivering high-quality training to volunteers on a regular basis
Assist with the file maintenance of all Safe Families volunteers to ensure they are complete
Maintain all documentation according to program guidelines
Offer resources and coaching for Safe Families church ministry leads and Circle of Support teams, while ensuring good communication between the Safe Families office, churches, and other community organizations involved
Generate and provide written reports to management, the board, and key stakeholders, as requested
Serve as a champion for the compassionate ethos of Safe Families, and show kindness and hospitality to those in need
Participate in all Safe Families staff functions, weekly meetings, and supervision
Participate in fundraising activities and other events that promote the Safe Families for Children movement
Complete other duties as assigned
Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department
May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany-sponsored event
What Will Make You Successful
Bachelor’s level degree in related field of study from an accredited college preferred
At least one (1) year of prior experience in recruitment, marketing, or coaching
Prior experience with and demonstrated ability to utilize social media
Prior volunteer management experience, a plus
Prior experience working collaboratively with local faith communities, preferred
Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must possess an ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends, as needed
Must be an assertive, self-starter
Must be reliable with time-sensitive deadlines and tasks
Exercise a high level of confidentiality
Work well under pressure and adaptable to change
Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany
Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage
Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries
Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity
How We Invest In You
Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separates sick and paid absence banks)
Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance
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Safe Families surrounds parents facing crises with a caring, compassionate community. As a Church and Community Engagement Coordinator, you’ll connect families with friendship, coaching, resources, and short-term care for their children through volunteer Host Families.
How Your Role Makes a Difference
Identify and engage churches in the following levels: participating, lead, and community lead
Identify, recruit, and train church Ministry leads and coach them on how to develop their ministry teams
Effectively coach ministry leads to ensure Safe Families churches regularly recruit, support, and empower their volunteers
Oversee the continuous growth of the program partner churches to ensure the engagement of current and new volunteers for Circles of Support
Develop faith forums or other pastoral gatherings, as needed
Ensure volunteers and churches are resourced appropriately to meet the needs of parents and their children
Network within the community to build positive alliances and create opportunities for the recruitment of volunteers
Facilitate recruitment of volunteers through Church engagement, Home Gatherings, and other strategies
Facilitate or assist with developing a volunteer Leadership Council
Provide regularly scheduled compelling presentations to audiences of various groups and sizes related to the work of the Safe Families program
Secure the interest of new volunteer applicants and assist them through the Safe Families selection process
Assist in organizing and delivering high-quality training to volunteers on a regular basis
Assist with the file maintenance of all Safe Families volunteers to ensure they are complete
Maintain all documentation according to program guidelines
Offer resources and coaching for Safe Families church ministry leads and Circle of Support teams, while ensuring good communication between the Safe Families office, churches, and other community organizations involved
Generate and provide written reports to management, the board, and key stakeholders, as requested
Serve as a champion for the compassionate ethos of Safe Families, and show kindness and hospitality to those in need
Participate in all Safe Families staff functions, weekly meetings, and supervision
Participate in fundraising activities and other events that promote the Safe Families for Children movement
Complete other duties as assigned
Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department
May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany-sponsored event
What Will Make You Successful
Bachelor’s level degree in related field of study from an accredited college preferred
At least one (1) year of prior experience in recruitment, marketing, or coaching
Prior experience with and demonstrated ability to utilize social media
Prior volunteer management experience, a plus
Prior experience working collaboratively with local faith communities, preferred
Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must possess an ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends, as needed
Must be an assertive, self-starter
Must be reliable with time-sensitive deadlines and tasks
Exercise a high level of confidentiality
Work well under pressure and adaptable to change
Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany
Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage
Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries
Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity
How We Invest In You
Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separates sick and paid absence banks)
Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance
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