Friends Ministry Director 

Birthmother Ministries, Inc. (Birthmothers®) is a faith-based, nonprofit organization that shares Christ’s unconditional love one-on-one with those who face an unplanned pregnancy.

Position description

A sensitive, godly, mature woman who acts as an interface between pregnant women and volunteer Friends to arrange one-on-one support. This staff member will keep records of intake calls, match pregnant women with volunteer Friends, and coordinate ongoing Friend training. 

Qualifications

• a committed, personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• the desire to serve and support those who face an unplanned pregnancy
• outstanding character marked by faithfulness, dependability, discernment, and wisdom
• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• the ability to maintain confidential information
• proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• the ability to work without supervision
• college degree
• satisfactory completion of background and reference checks

Responsibilities

• Friend recruitment: indentify potential volunteer Friends
• Training: coordinate and assist with Friends Certification and in-service trainings
• Intakes: oversee intake process
• Matches: make Friend/client matches within 48 hours of inquiry
• Manuals: maintain Training and Friends Resource Manuals
• Friend cultivation: nurture volunteer Friends with encouragement and prayer; keep them involved and engaged in the ministry; coordinate Friends Appreciation events
• Background checks: complete background checks for volunteer Friends
• Team cultivation: provide discipleship and support for Church Teams
• Client/Friend database: maintain Friend and client databases
• Quality control: ensure clients receive quality services using assessment and other follow-up tools
• Additional volunteers: identify additional ministry volunteers  and funnel them to appropriate tasks
• Ministry support: work with staff on special projects and special events as needed

This employee reports to: the President
Location: Birthmother Ministries’ home office, Vienna, VA
Status: full-time
Availability: immediately
Resume and cover letter: submit to Jim Wright

Posted on February 21, 2011