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Library Communications Coordinator

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Career Site, Charlotte, NC, United States


Description

Is God calling you to ministry?

For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.

CHRISTIAN PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS:

All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.

Department Detail – The Communications Department at BGEA consists of the following areas: project management, ecommerce, email marketing, advertising, public relations/social media/promotion, creative services (graphic design, content writing/proofing and production), and Decision magazine, our official monthly publication. The department tells the story of what God is doing through the BGEA by creating print and online content that support the organization’s mission of proclaiming the Gospel, negotiating paid and leveraging unpaid promotional placements, and engaging new and existing supporters with targeted content using a combination of indirect and direct communications channels.

Job Summary – The Library Communications Coordinator coordinates and provides support for all promotional efforts for the Billy Graham Library including, but not limited to, market research, building relationships with various local and regional contacts (tourism, school, museum), attending various conventions representing the Library, researching and writing various digital content pieces, and other administrative duties.

Ministry Requirements

Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer

Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits

Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations

Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists Communications Manager in implementing communications and marketing efforts to reach the awareness and attendance goals determined by Library and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) leadership

Supports Communications Manager with research, administrative projects and tasks

Assists Communications Manager with market research and promotion of Library events, exhibits, and general promotion

Content creation for blog and social media, including Library event social media coverage, as assigned by supervisor or BGEA PR/Social Media Team

Coordinates guest group tour details as needed with Library support staff

Assists with coordinating efforts for STEAM field trip program including scheduling groups, organizing materials, and directing volunteers

Researches and writes content for Library Student Resources, including lesson plans, and promotional materials

Establishes and maintain relationships with local and regional homeschool groups, private schools, and teachers/administration in order to promote the Library and its student resources

Represents the Library at various travel, tourism, and other promotional or conference venues, responding to generated leads as directed by the Communications Manager

Cultivates relationships with local and regional attractions, Welcome Centers, and other tourism partners

Processes invoices and requisition orders including coding, obtaining appropriate signatures, scanning/mailing to appropriate parties, and tracking

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

Maintains print and advertising records and tracks promotional efforts

Tracks and maintains department inventory

Completes administrative paperwork and various reports as needed

Assists in maintaining online calendars, ensuring accurate and updated posting of information

Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Skills and Knowledge

Bachelor-level degree desired, or 2-4 years’ experience in marketing or promotional environment

Strong writing, creative thinking, and conceptual skills required

Experience with or capacity to thoroughly utilize Microsoft Office suite, with particular strength in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Excellent communication, organizational, and follow-up skills, with strong attention to detail

Ability to relate to people well, being approachable and developing ongoing relationships

Ability to work effectively and closely with guests, staff, and management

Physical/Mental Demands

Capacity to prioritize work and manage multiple projects in a high-paced environment

Ability to work efficiently and productively under a deadline

Ability to work independently and as part of a team while demonstrating flexibility when job parameters, deadlines or directions change

Ability to problem solve and find necessary solutions when problems arise

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting at the Billy Graham Library

Extended daily, weekly, and weekend work is occasionally required

Some overnight travel is required

Mission Statement

Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same.

Statement of Faith

These core beliefs make up the foundation upon which all our ministry endeavors are based.

We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God revealing the love of God to the world (1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; John 3:16).

We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6).

We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory (Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15).

We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, we believe that God will reward the righteous with eternal life in heaven, and that He will banish the unrighteous to everlasting punishment in hell (Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7).

We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life.

We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment (1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15).

We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church.

We believe that the ministry of evangelism (sharing and proclaiming the message of salvation only possible by grace through faith in Jesus Christ) and discipleship (helping followers of Christ grow up into maturity in Christ) is a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ.

We believe that God's plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society.

We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism.

We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen.

We believe God wonderfully and immutably creates each person a biological male or female. These two distinct, but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God.

Expectations for Ministry Employment

As an employee Of B G R in Evangelistic A Association:

I acknowledge that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior and that I am a personal representative of Him.

I understand that BGEA is a Christian organization whose purpose is proclaiming the message of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world.

I agree that the purpose of my employment with BGEA is to further its Christian purpose, that I am prepared to assist in accomplishing that purpose, and that my role with BGEA plays a vital part in carrying out its Christian purpose and mission.

I understand that I must exhibit conduct that is consistent with BGEA’s expectations, whether at work or away from work, in keeping with scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies including Christian Conduct.

I understand that BGEA has the right and the responsibility to ensure that its Christian religious purpose is carried on with the highest standards and is not harmed or impeded by conduct that is inconsistent with the Bible, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, its Christian religious purpose, or its policies.

I understand that any of my conduct which is not in keeping with the scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies, is inconsistent with BGEA’s Christian religious purpose.

I understand that if my conduct is determined by BGEA to be inconsistent with its Christian religious purpose, the result will be corrective action up to and including termination from employment.

The Title VII Exception for Employment

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is a faith-based religious organization committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through every effective means. Consistent with our charitable purpose to share the Christian faith, a requirement for employment at BGEA is affirmation and adherence to our Christian Statement of Faith. Our Statement of Faith prerequisite for employment is based upon federal law set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1.

Benefits Summary
Full-Time employees working at least 36 hours per week, are eligible for benefits.

Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long term and short term disability insurance

Term Life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

10 paid holidays, including 1 floating holiday

Minimum 12 days of vacation

10 sick days

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