Overview of OCF

OCF offers college students rich community in Christ, inspiring a life-long love of God and neighbor. We are looking for a full-time Ministry Coordinator who has a passion for ministry to college students to join our team. Learn more about OCF, our Mission and Vision, and our Core Values.

Position Overview

This is a full-time, salaried position that reports to our Director of Ministries, Christina Andresen. The Ministry Coordinator will work closely with the ministry team of OCF in the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the ministry efforts, programs, and offerings for college students- including and not limited to: College Conference, Real Break, Summer Leadership Institute, virtual ministry, and retreats. You will have the opportunity to advance new initiatives which engage students in their faith. You will also be highly involved with the equipping and mentoring of, and collaboration with, our Student Leadership Board.

Responsibilities

• As part of the ministry team, plan and execute ministerial activities, including student-planned events, virtual offerings, and national programs
• Participate in and facilitate student programming virtually and in person
• Participate in the development of student and chapter resources that encourage personal spiritual growth and provide program ideas for local chapters
• Assist with preparation of and adherence to program budgets
• Communicate with and advise chapter leaders
• Proactively pursue the engagement of more students
• Creatively and strategically develop new student programming initiatives
• Equip and mentor student leaders both individually and as members of teams in collaboration with the Director of Ministries and Student Leadership Board spiritual advisor
• Prioritize student communication and needs

Ideal Background

• Highly collaborative style; experience with developing and implementing programs and initiatives
• Exceptional communicator, both written and spoken, with good people skills
• Proven track record in a team setting
• Excellent time management skills who is organized and willing to be held accountable
• Technologically savvy
• A strong track record as an implementer and facilitator who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently
• High energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force along with having a passion for working with college students and being involved in their lives
• Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, students, board members, volunteers, donors, and other supporters
• Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurially; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives

Requirements

• Faith and Education: Due to the nature of and responsibilities for this position, an Orthodox Christian who has a foundational knowledge of the faith and experience with the various traditions within American Orthodoxy is essential. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Travel: Candidates must be willing to travel several times a year as it relates to program responsibilities.
• Experience and Values:
  • 2+ years of experience in program design and/or implementation
  • Experience with mentoring as well as growing teams
  • A technology enthusiast who adopts new technology early and is a quick learner of new applications
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, virtual environment preferred
  • Resonate with OCF core values and mission

• Type: Part-time
• Hours per Week: 10, a combination of fixed and flexible hours based on availability and ministry needs
• Hourly Wage: $15
• Location: Remote
  

Primary Purpose

The Ministry Team of OCF is responsible for the creation, implementation, and evaluation of all staff- and student-led campus ministry efforts. The Ministry Intern will be an integral part of this team, providing support and administrative assistance for all OCF ministry efforts and taking the lead on new student data collection and outreach.

Job Responsibilities

While additional responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of the Ministry Coordinator, the following list represents the major tasks required of this position:

• Participation in the development and implementation of Ministry Team objectives and key results
• Coordination of student outreach efforts, including high school and camp programming, relationships with partner organizations and parishes, and alumni ambassador development
• Program registration setup and maintenance
• Coordination of many aspects of national program logistics
• On-site support at the Summer Leadership Institute (August) and one College Conference location (December)
• Technology setup and support
• Hosting virtual programs
• Product ordering and mailing
• Chapter and student content and resource development

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Orthodox Christian in good standing
• Committed to OCF’s mission and core values
• Familiarity with OCF structure and programs preferred
• Confidence in communicating with and presenting to all OCF stakeholders, including partner organizations, parish leaders, and bishops
• Professional, reliable, and self-motivated
• Creative and organized problem-solver
• Technologically savvy and willing to learn new platforms—the Ministry Team primarily relies on G Suite, Slack, monday.com, RegFox, and DonorPerfect, and we’re always looking to improve our workflow with technology

Application

To apply, please provide:

1. A brief letter of interest regarding the position 
2.  An up-to-date resume  

Applicants will be reviewed and contacted based upon the order of submitted applications and with a hope that the position will be filled as quickly as possible with an anticipated start date as early as January 15!

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