Faith Community Coordinator

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of those in the greatest of need? Imagine how it would feel to know that you have helped to transform somebody’s life.

ABOUT US
The Caring Place (@Miami Rescue Mission & Broward Outreach Centers) is a leading provider of services to the homeless and needy of South Florida. We are looking for like-minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our team. The Caring Place provides emergency shelter, residential programs, job training, education & computer literacy classes, healthcare, transitional housing, permanent housing, employment opportunities for homeless men, women, and children as well as programs for “at-risk” youth.

We are currently seeking a FT Faith Community Coordinator at The Caring Place locations in Hollywood and Miami, FL

SHIFT: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM (Some weekends will be required for outreach events)

JOB SUMMARY

The Faith Community Coordinator (FCC) reports to the Director of Community Development and will assist the Community Development Department in the moves management process for faith organizations. This process includes contact by phone, email, standard mail, and in person, including visiting churches and being able to speak to congregations about involvement with the Mission. Several weekends the FCC needs to be available to visit churches. The FCC will keep accurate caseload notes and provide reports of activities in a timely and accurate manner. The FCC is responsible for engaging the Faith Community to partner with The Caring Place (TCP) through various campaigns and financial contributions and engage volunteerism through Homeless Ministry Time, Chapel, The Crew, and Bed Prayer Patrol Partners, etc. The FCC will engage the Faith Community to become part of the 2 Fish | 5 Loaves Ministry and also oversee all of the various faith FOCUS groups. The FCC needs to be able to organize breakfasts/luncheons/Night of Joy/ other events for faith partners. Driving/Travel is required within Miami-Dade & Broward Counties to visit in person with faith partners. Must also have a strong walk/testimony of relationship with Jesus Christ and be able to explain the plan of salvation.

DUTIES

• Builds a strong faith-based partnership with the faith community
• Seeks to expand the faith based community in their connectedness with the Mission
• Works with Community Development Associate in “Moves Management” for Faith Partners, providing weekly/daily progress reports and monthly Faith Liaison Outcomes reports, this includes setting and meeting goals/outcomes including financial and Gift-In-Kind plus volunteer times from the faith community
• Answers web inquiries from faith-based groups
• Maintains a tracking system of all contacts and Gifts-in-Kind donations within the faith-based community using Excel spreadsheet
• Oversees luncheons and breakfasts on campuses in Broward and Dade or outside the campus at a desirable location to connect with the faith-based community
• Oversees the making of thank-you calls to present faith-based partners and informing them of current campaigns
• Oversees making calls to future faith-based supporters in making known the needs of the homeless and the Mission (drives, campaigns and financial needs, Homeless Ministry Time and Chapel, and Faith Focus groups)
• Maintains the calendars of faith-based volunteers on campus for Homeless Ministry Time and Chapel activities
• Monitors the Chapel volunteer church groups and makes sure they are providing a stimulating chapel service for our new residents and follow the protocol of the Mission
• Responsible for receiving all Volunteer Sign-in Sheets from Chapel and Homeless Ministry time and Faith Focus Groups and oversees their input into the database system, and maintains the monthly reports for these areas
• Sends thank-you notes and updates to all faith-based groups both monthly and before and after each faith-based event
• Makes ID badge appointments after volunteer orientation and give service assignments for Homeless Ministry Time and Chapel, making sure all faith-based organizations are aware of the protocols to follow
• Maintains confidentiality of residents, volunteers and donors/supporters
• Will lead and/or participate in devotions, prayers, or other ministry activities ex. outreach events
• Must be in agreement with and sign The Caring Place Statement of Faith

REQUIREMENTS

• Requires a High School diploma or GED and 2 years of experience in an office environment and/or experience with making contacts by phone and in person, or sales position or working with donors through a non-profit organization
• Bachelor’s degree or college coursework in data management and/or customer/donor services and 3-5 years’ office/sales/donor related experience preferred
• Must have a valid State of Florida driver’s license (4pt. max) with acceptable driving record approved by the TCP's insurance company
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and database management
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures is highly desirable and must to able to follow established protocols
• Must have good typing and inputting along with problem-solving skills
• Must be able to read, write, understand and speak English fluently, Spanish speaking is highly desirable
• A high level of accuracy and confidentiality is required
• The ideal candidate will be extremely organized and able to prioritize tasks and is a self-motivator

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit for extended periods, and have the ability to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to see, hear and speak, in order to interact with staff and the general public
• Must be able to move around as needed to perform essential job duties

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Day off for Birthday/Work Anniversary
• Employee Discounts
• Holidays (12)
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, GAP and Health Savings Account)
• Company Paid Life insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with 3% match

Only qualified candidates will be considered. Level 2 Background Screening is required. The Caring Place (@Miami Rescue Mission and Broward Outreach Centers is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.