CHURCH AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

3700 Galley Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80909 www.elifenetwork.com

Life Network exists to cultivate a community that values life through the love of Christ

CHURCH AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Life Network is looking for a highly motivated and organized individual who desires to make an impact in our community. The primary role of the Assistant Director is to facilitate ministry in schools, churches and the community. This role is responsible for the implementation of Education for a Lifetime's (EFL) school AND COMMUNITY programs for high school students, parents and faith leaders. The position includes providing oversight for volunteers, as well as building relationships with schools, churches AND COMMUNITY organizations. Along with daily administrative tasks, this position also assists the Church and Community Relations (CCR) Director with any projects, meetings, grants, training and church events.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Education for a Lifetime:

• Implement school programs in targeted middle and high schools in the local community
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with local school counselors, teachers and administrators
• Work with CCR Director to promote the Pursue and Who Can Relate presentation in additional schools and pregnancy centers
• Monitor quality of programs and develop methods of program improvements
• Oversee the schedule and coordinate with schools, churches and program speakers
• Provide ongoing support and encouragement for program speakers
• Coordinate program training with volunteers and additional organizations
• Regularly review current updates from a federal, state and local resources regarding teen high risk behavior and coordinate the distribution of information to staff and volunteers

Church and Community Relations:

• Maintain, organize and specialize in our database for church communication
• Works with CCR Director in understanding and actively managing church engagement for Life Network
• Availability to speak at various churches - to students or to represent LN at tables and events
• Serve on various community wide committees (i.e. Youth Suicide Prevention Workgroup, CityServe with COSILoveyou, etc.)
• Potentially provide training to the community through Youth Mental Health First Aid, and additional acquired instructor trainings

Communication:

• Set appointments, make phone calls and prepare correspondence for CCR Director
• Answer and follow-up with phone calls, process voicemails and emails, and keep the EFL/CCR Director team posted of any communication that needs to be handled
• Prepare and submit written reports (i.e. quarterly directors reports) on a timely basis as required to document progress for EFL and CCR
• Assist on workshop applications for CCR to speak at conferences, both locally and nationally
• Identify new grants and supports the grant application process to include, but not limited to, completing applications, compiling the necessary documents and writing grants

Administration:

• Maintain statistics; prepare and submit required written reports on a timely basis to document program impact
• Oversight of awarded grants: quarterly/semi-annual reporting, budget tracking, performance evaluation documentation, program evaluation, grant timeliness and goals
• Collaborate with CCR Director for financial oversight through receipts tracking and budget management
• Purchase office supplies and anything needed for EFL or CCR
• Plan any EFL department events or meetings
• Attend team meetings and keep CCR Director updated on program progress
• Attend monthly Life Network staff meetings
• Assist CCR Director with other duties as assigned
• Participation by all staff is required at Life Network's major events

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of two years of experience working with youth and parent groups
• Experience working in an administrative setting
• Experience working on grants a plus

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong advocate for sanctity of life issues
• Possesses Christian testimony with evidence of Christian maturity in personal and professional life
• Active commitment in a local church
• Full agreement with Life Network statement of faith and foundational statements
• A passion for the ministry accomplished through Life Network
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, both oral and written, with a high degree of professionalism and maturity
• Ability to lead and effectively encourage and direct adult volunteers or paid staff
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds including "at risk" youth
• Awareness of current youth culture and a genuine love for students
• Ability to function well in a team environment
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to write clear and concise reports, letters, and memos
• Ability to use a computer effectively, including word processing, spreadsheet, Google Drive and social media platforms

CLASSIFICATION

Full-time at 40 hours per week. Pay range: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour. Reports to CCR Director.

Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, PTO, and IRA match, plus annual bonus opportunity.

Because of the nature of our ministry, and as our ministry is to a non-believing world, all Life Network employees are to maintain a standard of conduct compatible with the principles outlined for us in the Bible, and which our Lord Jesus Christ patterned for us while He was here on earth. Prior to completing this application, we require that you read through our foundational statements. By submitting this application, you agree that you have read and understood these values and beliefs and are in full agreement.

Life Network is a non-profit Christian Ministry with a mission to cultivate a community that values life through the love of Christ. We achieve this by:

• Presenting the Gospel of Jesus Christ
• Providing life-affirming alternatives to abortion
• Promoting sexual integrity and healthy decisions
• Empowering parents to be healthy and hopeful
• Giving hope and healing to post-abortive
• Engaging the community to advance life

Our Statement of Faith:

• We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the inerrant, the infallible, authoritative Word of God.
• We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
• We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential and that this salvation is received through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and not as a result of good works.
• We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
• We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Christ.

Attestation by candidate:

To achieve coherence and unity within the ministry; to assure that the work of the ministry is conducted in a manner worthy of the calling to which Life Network has been called; to maintain fidelity to the announced purposes of the organization, even as described in its articles of incorporation; to advance these compelling interests of the organization; and to foster a loving, supportive and redemptive work environment within the ministry, Life Network subscribes to these principles and requires that each staff of the organization enthusiastically embrace the Mission Statement, Statement of Faith and core beliefs as part of the employment or intern process to affirm such principles in their lives, both in and out of the workplace.

I certify that I have read and understand the applicant instructions included with this application and that the answers given by me to the foregoing questions and statements made by me are complete and true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize Life Network and its agents to verify any information related to my application or resume. I also authorize individuals, employers, and law enforcement agencies to freely release any information concerning my background, and hereby release any and all of them from any liability for doing so.

I understand that any false information, omissions, or misrepresentations of facts called for in this application, whether on this document or not, may result in rejection of my application or discharge at any time during my employment.

I understand that this application form is intended for use in evaluating my qualifications for employment and that this application is not an offer of employment. I further understand that if hired, my employment will be considered "at-will" and that my employment may be terminated for any reason, with or without cause or notice, at any time by me or Life Network and that this application is not intended to constitute a contract of continued employment.