About this position:
Job Title: Children’s Specialist
Reports to: Children’s Director
GENERAL SUMMARY
This position develops program expertise around the BSF Children’s Programs to support, integrate and strengthen ministry to children and leaders in BSF classes and future ministry offerings. This individual supports and coordinates logistics, processes and projects to include technology, field support, materials, training and events. This position primarily collaborates with many other departments including Communication, IT, Class Support, and Regional Directors in support and maintenance of the Children’s Program. This position reports to the Children’s Director, with a focus on day-to-day operations of existing programs and future development as requested.
Excellent technology, problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork and communication skills are necessary to represent the interests of the Children’s Department in daily work and field support.
ESSENTIAL TO THE POSITION
Must have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior and be in full agreement with the Bible Study Fellowship Statement of Faith, Human Sexuality Policy, Core Values and Cultural Commitments. Passion and vision to reach the next generation; mindful of details but oriented toward the big picture; superb time management; flexibility and good humor; able to juggle multiple, simultaneous projects; clear, direct and kind in verbal and written communication.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide experience and expertise to support the Children’s Director and Ministry Development in effective management of existing BSF Children’s Programs
Support the Children’s Program in all aspects of Technology (program, projects), both current state and future state.
Develop and administer change management plans
Coordinate for internal and external activities that require inter/co-dependences
Maintains oversight of manual content and forms
Coordinates communication efforts such as Bulletin and Vision casting/talking points for AP/Class Staff.
Serves as a Children’s Program liaison to the field, especially AP, providing knowledge of CP policies, procedures, guiding principles.
Develop plans and innovations for class-level leadership, operations and communication.
Uphold Criminal Background processes, incorporating regional variables and legal priorities to protect BSF and its leaders and volunteers (oversight may be delegated to another)
CORE COMPETENCIES
Intellectual: Digitally literate, good analytical and problem-solving ability.
Interpersonal: Excellent written and oral communication skills; sensitive, gentle, and responsive team player, enjoys collaboration
Organized and Detail Oriented: Multitasker and proficient in organizing details, projects, and data; able to resolve issues and meet deadlines. Works at a steady, even pace to promote accuracy and quality of work during repetitive routines. Works within established systems standards and procedures and demonstrates technical/analytical focus.
Self-Management: Curious, trustworthy, service oriented, discerning, able to efficiently manage workflow with willingness to flex when needed, able to initiate, coordinate and present proposals of needed initiatives to the Children’s Director.
Communication: based on job knowledge and job expertise. Helpful, supportive communication with management and peers. Collaboration approach in structured environment.
Decision Making and Leadership: Decision making within clearly defined job scope based on defined policies and procedures. Leadership focused on consistent, accurate, quality work output. Supportive, non-threatening leadership style
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills:
Excellence in communication, teamwork, adaptability, and organizational skills
Flexibility in seasons of change is critical, particularly in times of pressing needs outside of the listed roles.
Ability to proficiently operate current BSF technology offerings and identify potential technological innovations.
Analytical and logistical ability to see projects to completion from concept to delivery.
Qualifications/ Experience:
2+ years’ experience as a CS, ACS or Area Team with Children’s leadership experience
Passion to reach the next generation most impactfully within the BSF context. Love for and experience with teaching and the development of children.
3+ years’ experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite & web-based tools for remote collaboration.
Demonstrate thorough understanding and eagerness to uphold BSF vision, mission, core values, and aims as well as Children’s Program philosophies, essential policies and procedures
Spiritual Requirements:
Thorough understanding of the Christian faith and its doctrines and the BSF Statement of Faith. Follow Matthew 18 principles in addressing issues with fellow employees. Studying the Bible in preparation for each weekday’s group meeting. Lead staff prayer time and your table group Bible study as reasonably requested. Prepare for and attend each Day of Prayer. Participating in teaching and training events as reasonably requested.
Employees must fulfill the performance standards of this position and comply with policies, guidelines and procedures of BSF, including those set out in the Employee Handbook or otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing) to employees.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Possible eyestrain from looking at computer screen for long periods of time
ADDITONAL INFORMATION
This position is in the Grapevine/Midcities area of DFW. It is an in-person role when BSF relocates to Dallas. Candidates outside the state of Texas must relocate.
Interviews will begin in January 2025
How to apply:
Apply via website https://www.bsfinternational.org/careers/
