Church and Community Engagement Coordinator

This position works Monday through Friday during business hours, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as needed and requires frequent travel throughout Philadelphia.

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul.  As a Church Engagement Coordinator, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

• Identify and engage churches in the following levels: participating, lead, and community lead;
• Oversee the continuous growth of the program partner churches to ensure the engagement of current and new volunteers for Circles of Support;
• Network within the community to build positive alliances and create opportunities for the recruitment of volunteers;
• Facilitate recruitment of volunteers through Church engagement, Home Gatherings, and other strategies;
• Offer resources and coaching for Safe Families church ministry leads and Circle of Support teams, while ensuring good communication between the Safe Families office, churches, and other community organizations involved;
• Secure the interest of new volunteer applicants and assist them through the Safe Families selection process;
• Serve as a champion for the compassionate ethos of Safe Families, and show kindness and hospitality to those in need;
• Identify, recruit, and train church Ministry leads and coach them on how to develop their ministry teams;
• Effectively coach ministry leads to ensure Safe Families churches regularly recruit, support, and empower their volunteers;
• Develop faith forums or other pastoral gatherings, as needed;
• Ensure volunteers and churches are resourced appropriately to meet the needs of parents and their children;
• Facilitate or assist with developing a volunteer Leadership Council;
• Provide regularly scheduled compelling presentations to audiences of various groups and sizes related to the work of the Safe Families program;
• Assist in organizing and delivering high-quality training to volunteers on a regular basis;
• Assist with the file maintenance of all Safe Families volunteers to ensure they are complete;
• Maintain all documentation according to program guidelines;
• Generate and provide written reports to management, the board, and key stakeholders, as requested;
• Participate in all Safe Families staff functions, weekly meetings, and supervision;
• Participate in fundraising activities and other events that promote the Safe Families for Children movement;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

• Bachelor’s level degree in related field of study from an accredited college preferred;
• At least one (1) year of prior experience in recruitment, marketing, or coaching;
• Prior experience with and demonstrated ability to utilize social media;
• Prior volunteer management experience, a plus;
• Prior experience working collaboratively with local faith communities, preferred;
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Must possess an ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends, as needed;
• Must be an assertive, self-starter;
• Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
• Exercise a high level of confidentiality;
• Work well under pressure and adaptable to change;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

We Invest in You

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities 
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks) 
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program 
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance 

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