Duties

• Social Media Management
  • Plan and develop social media campaigns across organizational social media channels to increase brand awareness and cultivate Joni and Friends audiences
  • Manage content calendars and content strategy to align with ministry initiatives
  • Lead team in the execution of engaging content, ensuring posts are optimized and tracked for performance
  • Manage creative opportunities for engagement including giveaways, campaigns, and collaborations
• Content Creation
  • Produce and curate content specific to channel and audience that maximizes engagement and grows Joni and Friends audiences
  • Review and edit content produced by social media contributors
  • Attend a variety of events to capture content of ministry at work
• Analytics
  • Set KPIs for campaigns and channels
  • Monitor analytics and communicate insights to management
• Team Management
  • Guide team in the management of social media marketing calendars and content; ensure KPIs are met across channels
  • Encourage a Lead Like Jesus working environment by mentoring team members in both business skills and personal growth
• Track industry trends in social media tools, channels, design, and strategy; make recommendations to increase Joni and Friends social media engagement
• Participate in cross-functional teams as requested to build synergy with Development and Marketing professionals. These teams will be tasked with brainstorming new strategies and test models, as well as joint data analysis and reporting outcomes
• Other duties and projects as assigned by the Supervisor to support department and organizational needs

Qualifications

• Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith
• Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write compelling copy across channels
• Experience managing a social media team on behalf of an organization
• Experience as a copywriter or content manager
• Understanding of social media best practices using data to inform decision making
• Organized, detail oriented, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of paid and promoted content on key social channels
• Must possess strong capabilities in Microsoft Office 365 applications and social media management tools with the aptitude to learn additional software programs; proficiency in Asana and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, and Illustrator) preferred
• Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable

Compensation: $71,000 - $76,000 per year (exempt) (hybrid schedule)

Prior to applying for any position with Joni and Friends, all applicants must review our Statement of Faith and Mission Statement (below) and be in agreement with both.

Ministry Life:

Joni and Friends desire is to glorify God in the way we conduct ourselves, and in the work we do. Employment at Joni and Friends is not just a job but a calling from God to serve and share the gospel with people living with disabilities. We desire to see the local church become a place of belonging for every family living with disabilities. We want every employee to excel in their walk with Christ and at their job. We purposely create a ministry-wide prayer life environment and offer leadership, and general training to help employees “Lead like Jesus” and perform their work with excellence.

Below outlines the biblical commission, vision, mission, values, and pillars of Joni and Friends:

VISION: “A world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.”

MISSION: “To glorify God as we communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple and serve people living with disability.”

BIBLICAL COMMISSION: “Go out quickly in the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame…go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.” Luke 14:21-23 (NIV)

VALUES:

• Honor God in everything we do
• Build relationships based on trust and respect
• Maintain integrity and excellence in programs and services
• Practice responsible stewardship

FOUR PILLARS OF MINISTRY:

• Lead Like Jesus*
• Integration
• Excellence in Your Area of Expertise
• Best Christian Workplace

* Lead Like Jesus is a course of study provided to all employees and is based on the book written by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges of the same name. The Lead Like Jesus course is the model which governs our ministry culture and contributes significantly to Joni and Friends maintaining its certification as a “Best Christian Workplace” according to surveys by the Best Christian Workplace Institute (BCWI).

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