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
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five years organizational leadership and/or management – or equivalent
• Proven ability to manage and grow fund development programs for non-profit organizations with budgets of $400,000+
• Proven success implementing a strategic giving program for major donors
• Love for the local church and understand church culture
• Strategic thinker- ability to formulate and execute plans efficiently and effectively
• Strong leadership and development experience. Ability to coach, train, and develop personnel
• Ability to effectively communicate our mission verbally through one-on-one interactions and public speaking opportunities; strong oral/written communication skills
• Innovative thinker with the ability to expand and improve the Area Ministry Office process, procedures, programs, reach, and community awareness
• Able to travel (internationally and domestically) and work evenings, weekends as needed
• Solid computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable
  Compensation: $86,000 - 95,000 per year (exempt).
  Prior to applying for any position with Joni and Friends, all applicants must review our Statement of Faith and Mission Statement (below).

Under the supervision of the Regional Director, the Area Director supports the overall objectives of Joni and Friends’ U.S. Ministries and will perform duties and responsibilities requiring special expertise including, but not limited to:

• Provide inspirational and operational leadership to the Area Ministry Area Team
• Oversee the recruiting, selecting, and equipping of Area Team members and leaders
• Meet regularly with Area Team leaders for the purpose of coaching and development
• Meet regularly with the local Ministry Area Team
• Funnel all ministry activities through the Area Team
• Establish an annual and long-range strategy and budgets for their AM office, both domestically and internationally that ensures growth, financial success and consistent achievement of the Joni and Friends mission, vision, and commission.
• Cultivate and maintain donor base through relationships, partnerships, and fundraisers
• Represent the local AM well and communicate appropriately and effectively with staff, volunteer teams, donors, churches, and community groups on ministry and financial status
• Recruitment, employment, development, and release of personnel, both staff and volunteers, in conjunction with Human Resource Services
• Participate in local and international Joni and Friends programs
• Maintain Budget Oversight
• Ensure that adequate funds are raised and are available to carry out Area Ministry programing and administration
• Responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices.
• Work with the staff in preparing a budget.
• Work with the Development Department to increase funding
• Work effectively with service departments to leverage partnerships for ministry success
• Other duties and projects as assigned by the Supervisor to support department and organizational needs