Sr Project Coordinator - Parenting & Youth (# 3545)

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life, and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

About the role

This position supports the tactical implementation of Parenting and Youth programs and resources. It requires general supervision and refers questionable matters to the Program Manager and Director.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the process for all Parenting and Youth contracts, including setup, organizing, filing, and initial clean-up for Clubhouse, Clubhouse Jr., PluggedIn, and the Content Producer teams
• Supports the Digital Content Manager in developing, managing, and publishing a Content Calendar; acts as liaison for communicating the content plan with Broadcasting, Marriage, and Advocacy
• Attends external content meetings to free up Content Producers’ time
• Assists in managing content production for projects via tracking tools (Teams, FAM, Aprimo, Cultivation)
• Assists the Program Manager with monitoring and maintaining metrics, content analytics, and scorecards that provide an accurate picture of Parenting and Youth department activities and content
• Works with the Administrative Assistant to facilitate and coordinate internal team celebration events (e.g., birthdays, work anniversaries, retirement parties)
• Works with the PluggedIn team in scheduling writers, editors, and outside talent
• Assists Live It Project Manager with monthly tasks
• Assists Clubhouse, Clubhouse Jr., and RezilientKidz teams as needed
• Travels as needed to conferences, representing Focus and its products
• Coordinates, maintains, and updates departmental schedules and processes as directed by the Director
• Assists the Director by interfacing with the Business Services Group for budget, contract, purchasing, and staffing support
• Assists with development and management of Parenting external partnerships and talent
• Coordinates with the Marketing team when needed for increased attention or hours

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Business, or equivalent experience
• 1–3 years of related experience
• Working knowledge of Focus on the Family’s mission, philosophy, values, and objectives, as well as budget guidelines
• Ability to sort through traditional or historic corporate approaches or stated limitations and develop innovative and creative ways to solve problems and meet the needs of new and existing constituents
• Creativity, imagination, team-orientation, and ability to influence others
• Understands the use of websites, social media (Twitter, Facebook, blogs, etc.), and e-newsletters to educate, motivate, and inspire a target audience
• Exposure to basic design/layout fundamentals to enhance communication

Qualifications

Character/Spiritual

• Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”
• Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
• Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family’s ministry in prayer
• Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in public prayer
• Engages in Christian ministry
• Demonstrates behaviors aligned with Focus on the Family’s core values

Personal Characteristics

• Detail-oriented, flexible, coachable/teachable, self-motivated, organized, dependable, and team-oriented
• Hard-working, honest, able to think “outside the box,” and works well with others

Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels
• Proficient in computer hardware and software including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.
• Ability to use judgment to solve moderately complex problems within the limits of standard policy and practice
• Excellent writing skills with proper use of grammar and punctuation
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Exhibits good leadership capabilities
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to manage stress and pressure of multiple projects under strict deadlines
• Good listening skills, with maturity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Strong attention to detail

Pay

$20.65 to $24.28 per hour

Benefits

Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

• Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage
• Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage
• AFLAC
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Vacation Time & Vacation Payout
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Service Awards
• Community Service Days
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center

Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Warehouse Membership Reimbursement

Temporary employees are eligible for:

• Sick Time
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center