Community Relations Manager Job Description

ABIGAYLE MINISTRIES Revised 3/29/17

Position: Community Relations Manager Organizational Summary: Abigayle Ministries is a Christian non-profit interdenominational organization providing shelter and support to homeless pregnant women and their babies. Our comprehensive program provides homeless pregnant women with a spiritual foundation in Christ and tools to become financially and emotionally independent to care for themselves and their newborn babies.

Position Summary: Community Relations Manager performs responsible, sometimes confidential, marketing and some administrative functions within a non-profit Christian Women’s Shelter and program.

Weekly Schedule: Monday-Thursday (combination of days/hours), 20-25 hours per week. Schedule to be discussed and includes occasional weekends or night time hours for group presentations or service projects.

Primary Responsibilities  Promote awareness of the mission and vision of Abigayle Ministries by soliciting, making and confirming appointments as directed and receiving and scheduling visitors. Duties may include giving an overview and providing a tour of ministry to potential volunteers & supporters.  Working alongside the Executive Director, represent Abigayle Ministries favorably in the community by making presentations to large and small groups of potential supporters.  Develop, increase, and coordinate volunteer support for the purpose of working within the ministry on an ongoing basis and/or organizational onsite service projects to fulfill one-time needs.  Assist with soliciting, planning and organizing of ministry events and outreach activities in order to effectively communicate ministry needs with churches, organizations and individuals.  Maintain and grow electronic database of ministry supporters.  Develop and share engaging, relevant and informative content on ministry social media pages and through email marketing tools. Update ministry website when changes are needed and maintain accurate information for the benefit of supporters and potential clients.  Assist in the production and design of ministry marketing materials, i.e. annual reports, newsletters, etc.  Utilize a computer to organize and maintain files and prepare, type, and proofread reports, correspondence, forms, etc. Handle confidential and/or information with appropriate care.  Answer the telephone, take and relay messages and respond to phone inquiries.  Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:  Profess and support the ministry’s faith statement and its prolife position.  Spiritual and emotional maturity. Must exhibit strong character and integrity.  Associates Degree or education and experience in a related field preferred.  Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills to effectively communicate the mission and vision of Abigayle Ministries to a variety of audiences ie: individual, business and church settings.  Ability to uphold a professional demeanor and interact effectively with clients, volunteers, donors and general public.  Understanding of and sensitivity to cultural, economic and language differences.

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Displays in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and demonstrates creativity and proficiency in developing content.

Ability to update and maintain ministry website within the template created.

Experience utilizing and maintaining CRM software preferred.

General office work experience preferred.

Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Possess strong intermediate knowledge and ability to perform functions utilizing Microsoft Office products which includes Word, Excel and Powerpoint with keyboarding skills of 35 wpm.

Ability to multi-task and work independently in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment requiring a high degree of confidentiality.

Requirements  Reliable, insured transportation and valid Driver License.  Criminal Record Clearance  Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) acceptable to Abigayle Ministries’ vehicle insurer.  Health examination with tuberculin clearance.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this agreement.  Standing and/or walking for periods which may exceed 30 minutes at a time.  Sitting for lengthy periods of time (4 or more hours per day).  Frequently reaching with hands and arms upward, outward and downward.  Frequently ascend/descend a flight of stairs.  Frequent crouching and bending of the knees, ankles and hips.  Must be able to lift 40 pounds and be physically active.

Wage and Benefits Non-exempt hourly position. 20-25 hours per week.

Hourly Salary: $14.00/hr.

No vacation, holiday compensation or medical benefits provided Items Needed for Application: Resume Salary requirements Salvation testimony Confirmation of your agreement with Abigayle Ministries Statement of Faith *Documents and inquires regarding positon may be directed to Mary at mary@abigayleministries.org