Thank you for your interest in Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries. We are seeking applicants who are qualified, who really love people and who, by the pattern of their lives, are role models and want to spread the good news (gospel).
Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a NICOTINE FREE MINISTRY.
We desire that all applicants feel comfortable in a Christian environment. All Staff members participate in prayer and Bible Study and need to be comfortable with a lifestyle of prayer and worship that is integrated into day-to-day job functions. As a result, the following information is requested as a bona fide occupation qualification.
In your Cover Letter or Resume Please include 3 References, Name, phone, email and Relationship. Please exclude family and close friends. You can include your Pastor.
General Description:
The Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and statement of purpose. As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
Essential Functions:
- As a member of staff, uphold, promote, and encourage, in word and deed, desired organizational culture and values; purposefully seek to establish and maintain a culture that is based on grace that affirms and advances KGM’s vision and purpose.
- Partner with each department to develop, track, and report data. Collecting and assisting with interpretation of the data in a timely manner.
- Provide daily, weekly, monthly, and annual data reports, as requested by Senior Leadership:
- Mission Tracker Data Collection:
- Oversee Mission Tracker Software.
- Build any forms.
- Create users, giving appropriate access, according to role.
- Train all users.
- Oversee user data quality level and retrain staff as needed.
- Create reports as requested.
- Create programs and framework that align with how KGM operates.
- Oversee any changes to the system (Active and inactive users, programs, forms, etc.)
- Track user licensing in system.
- Act as point of contact for any system issues.
- Collaborate with Senior Leadership to provide needed stats for board of directors and internal/external communications.
- Act as liaison with appropriate Mission Tracker staff.
Donor Perfect:
- Compile and analyze reports, as requested by Senior Leadership.
- Maintain the donor management software system to ensure the safe and effective use of the database to improve donor relationships and donations
Grant Compliance:
- Track and ensure compliance with any required grant reporting
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Highly ethical with the ability to make smart, timely decisions.
- Strong computer skills.
- Data management experience.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong writing, organizational and communication skills.
Personal Attributes and Values:
- Have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and a desire to serve Him.•
- Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
- Exhibit spiritual maturity as defined by evangelical biblical standards and in accordance with the employee handbook.
- Have a heart of compassion and caring toward the homeless and hurting and a passion about ministering life transformation in an urban setting.
- Demonstrates a courteous and Christ-like manner with internal and external partners.
- Highly ethical with the ability to make smart, rapid decisions; demonstrates excellent integrity.
- Flexible, cooperative spirit.
- Possess and promote a drug, nicotine free lifestyle.
Working Conditions/Physical Factors:
- Occasionally = 1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%; Continuously = 67%-100%
- Position will predominately require individuals to work in a typical office environment
Equipment/Tools Used:
- Computer
- Phone
- Fax
- Copier/Scanner
Education/Experience and/or Certification:
- Prefer a bachelor’s degree in a related field or 3-5 years of experience with growing responsibilities in Data Administration and Compliance.
- Minimum 3 years responsibility in a leadership role.
- Proficient with Windows OS and Microsoft 365, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to multitask and track the progress of multiple projects.
- Ability to train and educate the staff through change.