Full job description
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. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.
The Manager, Hispanic Ministry Operations position exists to be responsible to manage all operational aspects of the Hispanic ministry. The Manager coordinates and leads the implementation of strategies and ministry efforts to ensure the Hispanic ministry maximizes both reach and impact into the Hispanic communities in the US and around the world.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Ensures that the Hispanic ministry operates within Focus on the Family's ("FOF") mission, vision, and strategic priorities
- Ensures that the Hispanic ministry operates within FOF’s Christian values and
- Philosophy
- Works with the Vice President, Hispanic Ministry Development to achieve the goals of the Hispanic Ministry
- Implements a strategy that draws families, churches, businesses, and ministry leaders into the Hispanic ministry
- Equips, strengthens and reaches families, communities and churches by making relevant content easily accessible for speaking engagements and small groups
- Coordinates Small Group strategy and execution within churches and communities
- Coordinates Speaking Engagements strategy and execution within churches and communities
- Speaks for Focus on the Family in national and international Hispanic speaking engagements
- Develops ministry partnerships with Hispanic organizations, businesses, ministries and churches
- Is responsible for resourcing Hispanic ministry leaders with tools for spiritual and family growth
- Coordinates national and international ministry congresses for pastors and family ministry leaders
- Provides mentorship for ministry partners leaders
- Leads and develops the Hispanic ministry team so that they are operating in their strengths and being most effective in their roles
- Leads and coordinates day-to-day operations
- Operates the Hispanic ministry in stewardship, modeling biblical integrity, accountability, transparency, and wisdom.
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned
Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:
- Manages a staff of managers and other professional staff and sets an atmosphere of learning and personal improvement
- Responsible for performance development of staff
- Has hiring responsibilities
Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
- Office environment
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
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 a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values
Knowledge/Experience:
- Position requires a bachelors degree in any major and 18 months of experience in parachurch ministry operations, fluency in Spanish, frequent international and domestic travel
Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to plan for a multi-function department
- Competent in use of PC hardware and software
- Seasoned business judgment skills and decision-making ability
- Strong relational skills
- Demonstrated leadership ability
Stewardship Requirements:
This position is a “position of responsibility” as defined in the Focus on the Family Moral Policy. This role is considered a Spokesperson for Focus on the Family and should represent Focus’ position and tone at all times
Salary Range: $63,000 to $73,000/yr
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV
Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.
Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package
