Child Sponsorship Coordinator

CHILD SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR

JOB IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

Department:     Global

JOB SUMMARY

The Sponsorship Coordinator is responsible for the daily management and administration of the One More Child Sponsorship Program. This involves communication with sponsors and other departments of OMC.  The Coordinator works on sponsorship special programs and events, and reports on the sponsorship program statuses regularly. This position will require knowledge of all aspects of our ministry, communicating confidence in our abilities, and inspiring others to join in our work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates the management of sponsorship components including verbal, written and social media communications between sponsors and One More Child offices. 
• Coordinates with OMC directors, ministry partners, and the communications team to write and distribute the Sponsorship Quarterly Update emails, annual letter templates, social media content and other sponsorship stories/information as required. 
• Works with the finance office to communicate child sponsorship financial updates.
• Utilizing various databases (Raiser’s Edge, Reach, Luminate, etc.) to manage sponsorship information and create and distribute monthly sponsorship reports to the sponsorship team.
• Maintains communication with ministry partners to collect and maintain adequate sponsorship profiles and pertinent sponsorship information.
• Communicate with sponsors and potential sponsors to update payment information, cancel sponsorships, enroll new sponsorships, and answer all inquiries regarding the program.
• Coordinating special programs and campaigns to promote the sponsorship program.
• Assists with promotional events – this could include occasional evenings and weekends, and includes speaking engagements to share the OMC Child Sponsorship program, as assigned.
• Assist in keeping sponsors engaged and delighted.
• Works closely with staff to achieve personal and child sponsorship goals.
• Other duties assigned.

ESSENTIAL SUPERVISORY DUTIES

•    N/A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

•  Highschool diploma or equivalent work experience
•  Experience working in a customer service environment and managing projects..

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; preferably in Marketing, Public Relations, Business Management, Development, Entrepreneurship or a related field.
• Experience working with social service or global work programs.
• Bi-lingual or able to communicate in Spanish. 

COMPETENCIES

• Present oneself, both at and outside of work, in a manner keeping with One More Child’s Core Values of Humble, Hungry, Wise, and Called.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural differences that exist among our various constituents, ministry partners and families we serve.
• Ability to summarize big picture concepts for sponsors or potential donors to engage them in Child Sponsorship efforts.
• Ability to take overall responsibility for the development and administration of creative and comprehensive plans, under the supervision of the director.
• Ability to work with a team, both inside and outside the global department.
• Ability to establish and build upon personal relationships to cultivate and maintain long-term relationships of engagement with constituents.
• Ability to listen and discern, then use judgement to determine next steps.
• Ability to accurately communicate needs of children and families in the ministry.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.

SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS

• It is the mission of One More Child to provide Christ centered services to vulnerable children and struggling families. As stated in the Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, One More Child provides these services in a Christian context consistent with The Baptist Faith and Message (2000). Employees of One More Child commit to live in a manner that is not contrary to this foundational statement of faith.
• Have had a personal conversion experience with Jesus Christ and been scripturally baptized.
• Possess a sense of commitment to ministry through vocation.
• Hold a sincere desire to seek God and His kingdom.
• Demonstrate personal and devotional habits and practices such as Bible study, prayer, and daily meditation.
• Be a member of a New Testament, evangelical church in the local community and attend regularly.
• Engage in witness activities as a normal part of life.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and One More Child may add additional job-related physical demands to these if the need arises. Corrective devices may be used to meet these physical requirements.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time, talk, listen, or hear. The employee must be able to type extensively, as well as use hands to navigate through documentation related to sponsorships. The employee will need to walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. This job requires the ability to work in high pressure conditions from time to time and remain focused on assigned tasks. The ability to lift up to 50 pounds; boxes, documents, luggage and or computer equipment, is also needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment describes the conditions that an employee may encounter when performing their job duties, including but not limited to, the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties. 

Job functions are performed in a normal office environment, as well as occasionally giving presentations or attending events in various settings.

DESCRIPTION DISCLAIMER

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the requirements of this position, but to describe the general nature of the job and provide a reasonable representation of its activities. Additional related work may be identified and assigned by the organization and included as an area of responsibility while assessing performance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

One More Child is committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees based upon job-related factors such as their educational background, work experience, and ability to perform the essential functions of a particular job. It is the policy and practice of One More Child to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on statuses protected under federal, state, or local laws which are applicable to the organization. As a religious organization, One More Child provides services in a Christian context consistent with The Baptist Faith and Message (2000). Employees of One More Child commit to live in a manner that is not contrary to this foundational statement of faith.

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