Communications and Operations Director

Communications and Operations Director

Work Location:

Remote - USA

Schedule:

Full time

To advance the purpose of InterVarsity, this position will provide project management and operational support to the assigned Communications Leadership Team, including management of annual plans, budgets, and software platforms for the department, and assisting in completing regular communications initiatives on behalf of the Communications Leadership Team.

This is a grant-funded, six-month LTE position with the potential for a longer term engagement.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Personal:

Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God’s Word, God’s people of every ethnicity and culture, and God’s purposes in the world

Maintaining spiritual disciplines for personal and ministry growth

Modeling wisdom and maturity in the balance of family, church, and ministry life

Process and Project Leadership

Contribute to the effectiveness of the ministry/department and organization through:

Analyzing current ministry/department operating methods and proactively proposing cost-saving and efficiency improvements

Monitoring, coordinating, and managing events, projects, task forces, and committees, related to the department’s goals, objectives, and mission, to include development and follow-up work as needed

Working with other teams and leaders to accomplish InterVarsity objectives

Setting agenda for team meetings, ensuring objectives for meetings are met efficiently and effectively and that follow ups are managed and monitored

Provide calendar management for the Communications Leadership Team

Coordinate travel for our department

Website edits and platform management, this could include managing Canva Enterprise, an LMS like Thinkific, Workday Learning for our Digital Learning team, Critical Mention for our Corporate Communications team, and Vimeo for the organization

Providing excellent project delivery that is on-time, on-scope, on-budget, and with complete documentation/access to necessary resources

Act as “air traffic control” for business processes emanating from ministry/department to ensure cross-departmental coordination, appropriate change management, and process improvement both within department and in collaboration with other departments

Ensures successful completion for specific projects sponsored or led by supervisor, as requested

Complete all other duties as assigned by supervisor

Organizational Communication

Communicate with a wide variety of internal and external audiences, ministries, departments, and organizations on behalf of supervisor and other members of the ministry/department Leadership Team

Participate in team meetings, creative brainstorming and evaluation sessions

Be proactive in enhancing communication with leaders and other staff, and external constituents as appropriate on behalf of supervisor

Proactively improve communication between ministry/department and other InterVarsity departments by engaging in social media on behalf of supervisor and other team members; by coaching team members on field communications strategies and by drafting/reviewing communication from department to other departments and to the field

Draft and keep records of various forms of correspondence and communications on behalf of supervisor

Draft and expedite team-wide communication on behalf of supervisor in preparing communication relevant for team events

Research, update, and edit historical documents for print and web communications

Assist supervisor with the production and distribution of regular electronic communications for internal and external distribution

Develop and maintain a funding base and prayer support

Raise a portion of salary in an amount or percentage agreed upon with Supervisor

Communicate regularly with current and potential donors, churches, prayer support team members, friends and family regarding ministry with InterVarsity

QUALIFICATIONS

Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith

Communication and Relational Skills

Strong evidence of high Emotional Intelligence competency

Demonstrated ability to navigate power and relational dynamics in a multi-layered organization

Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment

Possess excellent social, verbal and written skills

Organizational and Project Management Skills

Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills; detail oriented

Project management skills, including the ability to monitor and coordinate a wide variety of reports

Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

Demonstrated commitment to dependability and maintaining a consistent presence in the office

Adaptable and able to change priorities as work demands

Ability to organize events, workflow, and the details involved and work under pressure of deadlines

Exhibits learning agility and is open to learning new concepts, skills, and methods

Ability to set priorities, make decisions, meet deadlines, and resolve complex problems independently

Takes initiative and works independently with limited direct supervision

Good analytical skills

Demonstrated commitment to dependability and maintaining a consistent presence in the office

Demonstrated ability to support the success of a senior leader and/or ministry/department

A working knowledge of web communications strategies

Prior experience with InterVarsity or other campus ministry is highly desirable

A working knowledge of current Microsoft software applications (Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Traveling as needed for planning meetings or ministry events

One year of experience with communications responsibilities (internal or external) required; two or more years strongly desired

Minimum of two years of experience with significant administrative/operational responsibilities.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000

Pay Range: $50,772.00 - $67,680.00 per year

Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following:

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

403(b) matching contributions

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedule

Flexible spending accounts

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity:
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis because InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes.

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