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Type: Full-time

Location: Grimsby, Ontario

Start Date: As soon as possible

Overview of the Organization:

Bible League Canada is a Christian charitable organization providing Scripture placement and church planter training worldwide so that people prepared by the Holy Spirit will be brought into relationship with Christ and His church. Our work is based on the conviction that the world needs the living word of God more than anything else. We are in need of a Digital Engagement Coordinator to advance the digital strategy of the Marketing Team. The Digital Engagement Coordinator will be an individual who recognizes and has faithfully responded to God’s call to utilize God-given technical and interpersonal skills and personal attributes for God’s glory and in the service of Bible League Canada’s Christian mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, this position is responsible for providing digital expertise, execution and support of our fundraising and brand awareness objectives. This position connects and engages our target audience and followers in various social media and digital platforms and methods. The incumbent should be comfortable working in a fast paced environment, dealing with a wide variety of work and interacting with others effectively and diplomatically. Responsibilities would include but not be limited to the following:

1. Regular online posting of shared and original content (45%):
   1. Develop online posting calendar and strategies in collaboration with the Marketing Team
   2. Initiate and facilitate online conversations, especially through social media channels
   3. Carry out strategies regarding daily e-devotional and prayer request network
   4. Respond to online inquiries and comments.
   5. Ensure all communication meet the standards required by the organization.
2. Website Administration (20%):
   1. Oversee website content changes and requests, especially regarding landing pages for marketing campaigns and appeals.
   2. Manage the relationship with our 3^rd party web developer .
   3. Provide support for website related solutions for organizational initiatives.
3. Digital Promotion (20%):
   1. Identify target audiences and opportunities for online advertising initiatives.
   2. Work with external and internal teams to develop the necessary content for the execution of the digital marketing strategy.
   3. Execute the annual media plan as it pertains to online advertising, including monitoring and adjusting based on results.
4. Analysis & Strategic Planning (15%):
   1. In collaboration with Database Manager and other internal and external stakeholders, provide analysis and insight on user behavior and performance
   2. Support the Marketing Team in any long-term planning initiatives or the development of any new programs.
   3. Contribute to the identification of process improvements and recommendations.

Education:

Education must include a College or University Diploma in at least one of general business administration, journalism, media/broadcast, web marketing or communications, or have extensive experience in a marketing or communications team/department.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of professional experience as a Social Media and/or Web Content Coordinator, or similar.
• A proven track record in online community building and achieving online engagement results
• Experience and proven abilities in managing external partner relationships.
• Working knowledge of SEO, SEM, website and contact management system.
• Experience working with email marketing software
• Experience in a non-profit organization would be an asset but not essential.

Technical Skills:

• Solid knowledge and understanding of various social media platforms and tools
• Understanding and interpretation of online analytic systems (Google Analytics, etc.)
• Working knowledge of basic web languages such as HTML and CSS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to see the “big picture”.
• Sound project management, organizational and time management skills.
• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Knowledge of and a passion for Bible League Canada and its work.
• Strong interest in using digital platforms for advancing Bible League Canada’s mission
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; experience interacting with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with all levels of management and staff, inside and outside of organization.
• A reliable self-starter with the ability to take initiative, problem-solve and implement solutions.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing conditions, work assignments and team members.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize and well in a fast-paced environment.

Required Commitment:

• Follower of Jesus Christ who wholeheartedly subscribes to the organization’s faith and lifestyle policy documents.
• A love for Bible-based ministry.
• Cultural, economic and environmental sensitivity.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. For further information about Bible League Canada, please visit our website at www.bibleleague.ca.

Please submit your cover letter and resume or inquiries to Lori-Anne at strategicsearchpartners@outlook.com. We would like to thank those who have applied. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Type: Full-time

Location: Manitoba

Start Date: As soon as possible

Overview of the Organization:

Bible League Canada is a Christian charitable organization providing Scripture placement and church planter training worldwide. The Area Director will be an individual who recognizes and has faithfully responded to God’s call to utilize God-given technical and interpersonal skills and personal attributes for God's glory in the service of Bible League Canada's Christian mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Development, and working with the support of the Development Team Coach, the Area Director (AD) is responsible for the acquisition or re-acquisition of new or lapsed donors and the strengthening of relationships with major ($5,000 to $10,000 annually) and executive donors (>$10,000 annually) in Manitoba.  The AD will manage his/her caseload with the understanding that ministry and prayer used in concert with a donor cultivation system are the foundations of relationship-building, donor acquisition/retention/growth and positive fund raising results. The AD must be comfortable with these foundational requirements. Though every donation, large or small, is important, the AD will focus on developing major/executive donor partners in the worldwide ministry of Bible League Canada.

The incumbent will be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and interacting with ministry partners, suppliers and donors effectively and diplomatically. Specific responsibilities include:

1. 1. Strategic Planning and Goal Setting
      1. Annually preparing and submitting to the Director of Development, the assigned regional plan (AD’s Annual Strategic Plan), together with a detailed budget for achieving solid growth goals and measurable results.
      2. Ensuring that the AD’s Annual Strategic Plan and associated goals:
         1. Are aligned with the strategic plans and goals of both the Development Team and Bible League Canada to ensure “same-page” planning and thinking.
         2. Involve the use of a specific case load—agreed upon with the Director of Development—which contains potential new donors as well as existing donors for the purpose of retention and growth.
      3. Regularly reviewing the AD’s strategic plan and goals with the Director of Development.
      4. Periodically contributing to the integrated Ministry Advancement/Development/Communications Strategic Plans through participation in and preparation for planning meetings, which could include preparing selected reports on various initiatives and results.
   2. Ongoing Donor and Prospect Care
      1. Fostering a climate in which major and executive donors are encouraged to be significant partners in the ministry.
      2. Continually working with the Director of Development to evaluate the AD’s active caseload.
      3. Developing specific initiatives designed for donor acquisition, former donor re-acquisition, and existing donor retention and growth. These initiatives may include:
         1. “Live” or electronic networking where Christians gather in an effort to further develop new or existing donor relationships/partnerships.
         2. Self-initiated networking events such as breakfasts, brunches, dinners, conferences or other like gatherings.
         3. Referrals.
         4. Ongoing e-mail, and paper-based communications tools with an aim to achieving a minimum level of  telephone and (ideally) face-to-face conversations.
         5. Project Summary, Proposal, Video and Power Point presentations.
         6. Speaking/preaching engagements.
         7. Other initiatives that may arise as new technological and donor access developments unfold.
      4. Supporting all donor and prospect care activity with ongoing research into the interests, capacity, partnership and donation history with Bible League Canada and/or other charitable institutions through our donor data base and other research tools and methods.
      5. Consistently promoting and reinforcing Bible League Canada’s brand.
   3. Communication and Collaboration
      1. Faithfully and consistently entering and maintaining all donor contact and activity records on the donor data base system.
      2. Expense reporting to the Director of Development as needed.
      3. Ensuring that presentation materials such as project summaries, brochures and other tools are properly maintained and replenished, as required.
      4. Recording and regularly communicating to fellow AD’s, the Director of Development and the rest of the Ministry Advancement, Development Team and/or BLC staff best practices and other key learnings pertinent to the AD’s responsibilities and to Bible League Canada, as appropriate.
      5. Supporting ministry-wide initiatives such as themed events, appeal campaigns and other integrated multi-media fundraisers or communication efforts as needed.

Education:

• Minimum college diploma with a University degree preferred, appropriate to the position.
• Completion of a Bible study program or courses are a definite asset.
• Completion of a sales training program is a definite asset.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a related ministry.
• Experience in a Christian not-for-profit organization in a related role.
• A proven track record in sales or donor development.
• Experience in preparing and implementing budgets and yearly plans including measurable goals and objectives.
• A proven track record in being able to work with minimal supervision and from a home office.

Technical Skills:

• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet research skills.
• Comfortable with donor data-base systems.
• Excellent verbal, telephone and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to see the “big picture”.
• Advanced organizational and time management skills

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Knowledge of and a passion for BLC and its work.
• Proven Relationship-building, prospecting and networking skills.
• Comfortable in corporate settings and communicating and engaging effectively with senior executives, large business owners and people of high net worth.
• Strongly committed to confidentiality.
• Excellent donor service and interpersonal skills: experience interacting with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with all levels of management and staff.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Very reliable, with the ability to take initiative, define problems and recommend/implement solutions.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines in a timely and efficient manner and work well in a busy environment.

Required Commitment:

• Follower of Jesus Christ who wholeheartedly subscribes to Bible League Canada’s faith and lifestyle policy documents.
• In fulfilling your responsibilities, you will be required to pray for and minister to people who contact the Bible League either in person, or by phone or other electronic communication. These ministry and prayer opportunities include but are not limited to reception/phone communication duties, order fulfillment, general inquiries, conferences and events and all fundraising activities.
• A love for Bible-based ministry in Canada and around the world.
• Cultural, economic and environmental sensitivity.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. For further information about Bible League Canada, please visit our website at www.bibleleague.ca.

Please submit your cover letter and resume or inquiries to Stephen Robinson at Stephen.robinson204@gmail.com or 416-970-2025. Bible League Canada would like to thank those who have applied. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Type: Full-time
Location: Grimsby, Ontario
Start Date: September 1, 2018

Overview of the Organization:

Bible League Canada is a Christian charitable organization providing Scripture placement and church planter training worldwide so that people prepared by the Holy Spirit will be brought into relationship with Christ and His church. Our work is based on the conviction that the world needs the living word of God more than anything else. We are in need of a Marketing Project Coordinator, reporting to the Marketing Project Manager, to support the various projects and initiatives of the Marketing Team. The Marketing Project Coordinator will be an individual who recognizes and has faithfully responded to God’s call to utilize God-given technical and interpersonal skills and personal attributes for God’s glory and in the service of Bible League Canada’s Christian mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Marketing Project Manager, this position is responsible for providing support to the organization and implementation of strategic projects and initiatives. The incumbent should be comfortable working in a fast paced environment, dealing with a wide variety of work and interacting with others effectively and diplomatically. Responsibilities would include but not be limited to the following:

1. Project Management and Support (75%):
   1. Ensure all timelines and schedules for projects are being upheld.
   2. Ensure all required approvals are in place.
   3. Coordinate with all internal and external stakeholders.
   4. Ensure all projects meet the standards required by the organization.
2. Administration (15%):
   1. Track project budgets and expenses
   2. Prepare mailing lists in accordance to segmentation requirements
   3. Ensure appropriate tracking codes and methods are well-thought out and applied.
3. Effective Collaboration (10%):
   1. Work effectively with other departments to support projects and initiatives
   2. Support the Development Team with occasional event planning and logistics
4. Strategic Planning (5%):
   1. Support the Marketing Team in any long-term planning initiatives or the development of any new programs.
   2. Contribute to the identification of process improvements and recommendations.

Education:

Education must include a College or University Diploma in at least one of general business administration, marketing or communications, or have extensive experience in a marketing or communications team/department.

Experience:

• 1-3 years’ experience in an office environment as a coordinator.
• Experience with coordinating multiple long and short-term projects at a time.
• Experience in a not-for-profit organization is preferred but not essential.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills in Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Word, and internet research.
• Comfortable with technological change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to see the “big picture”.
• Intermediate/Advanced organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent event planning skills.
• Experience with a donor management system is an asset.

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Attributes

• Knowledge of and a passion for Bible League Canada and its work.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize and work well in a busy environment.
• An active listener, able to absorb and organize large volumes of information quickly and accurately.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing conditions, work assignments and project team members.
• Very reliable, with the ability to take the initiative, problem-solve & implement solutions.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently as needed.
• A dedicated team player: Enjoys working with others in team settings to solve problems and has a proven ability to work collaboratively with all levels of management and staff, inside and outside the organization.
• Excellent donor service and interpersonal skills: experience interacting with people from diverse cultures, backgrounds and work styles.

Required Commitment:

• Follower of Jesus Christ who wholeheartedly subscribes to the organization’s faith and lifestyle policy documents.
• A love for Bible-based ministry.
• Cultural, economic and environmental sensitivity.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. For further information about Bible League Canada, please visit our website at www.bibleleague.ca.

Please submit your cover letter and resume or inquiries to Lori-Anne at strategicsearchpartners@outlook.com. We are thankful for all applicants, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.