Word Made Flesh staff are committed to living and serving among vulnerable communities, infusing hope and amplifying voices that often go unheard. As you learn about Word Made Flesh on our website, are introduced to us through friends, or read about us in a book, maybe something connects with you. If you see yourself in the ethos, vision, philosophy of ministry, or a position description maybe there is place for you in the Word Made Flesh staff community! We would love to hear from you.
We invite you to look over the position descriptions of our current staff openings below. We are always accepting resumes and letters of interest if you do not see a position below that fits your skill set or passion. If you are interested in learning more about staff needs in a specific field please send your resume and letter of interest to careers@wordmadeflesh.com specifying your location of interest.
Basic Qualifications for staff at WMF
- Participation in a WMF Servant Team, US Internship, International Internship, or Discovery Team
- Experience living cross-culturally and/or with other NGOs will be taken into consideration in lieu of prior participation with WMF
- 18 years of age or older
- Specific qualifications for each opening can be found in the position descriptions
- We also suggest time be spent (minimum of two weeks) with the WMF community where the open position is located before a final hiring decision is made
Current US and International Career Opportunities
As we briefly mentioned above, thank you for your interest! We often have openings and would love to connect with you about the possibility of walking and working with us.
If you do not see a position opening below that you are hoping to find, but believe that WMF is a place the Lord is leading you to further pursue, please still contact us. We often have openings and needs that we have yet to post. Send us your ideas and resume. We will be glad to explore possibilities and see if there is space for us to move forward together.
Please contact us at careers@wordmadeflesh.org
Opportunities:
Vision: Word Made Flesh (WMF) is called and committed to serving Jesus among those experiencing extreme poverty and exploitation. This calling is realized as a prophetic ministry for, and a holistic, incarnational ministry among, the world’s poor. We focus our energy to make Jesus known among the poor while reconciling the church with the poor.
Purpose: As an active community member of the international office and reporting to the Director of Operations and in collaboration with the Director of Development, the Marketing Coordinator (MC) builds partnerships and networks by promoting and communicating the vision, activities, and opportunities of WMF, attracting participants and funding.
Summary of Responsibilities:
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- Builds partnerships and networks by promoting of WMF’s vision, activities and opportunities – The MC increases WMF presence and visibility in churches, schools, conferences, events, and through publications and social-media.
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- Attracts participants and funding
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- Community member of the international office
Responsibilities:
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- Builds partnerships and networks by promoting of WMF’s vision, activities and opportunities – The MC increases WMF presence and visibility in churches, schools, conferences, events, and through publications and social-media.
- Participate in creating and implementing the annual strategic plan for marketing
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- Print and digital advertising
- Donor campaigns and mailings
- Programmatic campaigns
- Oversee the maintenance, design, content and usability of the WMF website
- Ensure maintenance of an active online presence through ongoing Social Networking/Social Media Imprint
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- Obtain pictures and video from WMF fields and take pictures and video where present
- Create and manage content
- Manage social media audiences
- Oversee print publications: Oversee production of WMF advocacy publications. May include advocacy journals, handbooks, readers, brochures, banners, flyers and advertising.
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- Quarterly Advocacy Journal: The Cry
- Solicit contributions from WMF community (staff, the poor among whom WMF serves) and outside contributors. Direct writers, coordinate deadlines. \
- Design: Coordinate design and layout in collaboration with Design Assistant.
- Permissions: Oversee Field Advocates obtaining permissions for photo use, approved edits, etc.
- Edit materials: Coordinate material selection, editing and preparation of copy for print. In collaboration with Editorial Committee
- Printing/Mailing: Coordinate printing with printer and mailing in cohesive collaboration with Director of Administration and Mail Coordinator.
- Manage communication with partners and networks
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- Manage differentiated data bases of partners and networks
- Create and implement digital campaigns
- Manage differentiated email strategies for audience segments
- Ensure proper communication of WMF philosophy and standards in all WMF materials, keeping the consistency in the message WMF transmits around the world, both visually and in terms of content
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- Update, communicate and monitor the WMF Language Use Guidelines
- Update, communicate and monitor photo, video and WMF logo standards
- Coordinate regular Beggars Society event including dates, speakers, and advertising
- Maintain contact with individual supporters, churches and foundations
- Attracts participants and funding
- Introduce, implement, and follow through on plans to cultivate new donors and to retain and strengthen relationships with existing donors.
- Build and maintain differentiated data bases of existing donors and prospective donors.
- Develop and oversee planning and execution of fundraising events (such as the annual Gala).
- Care for donors and disciple supporters into an understanding of the spirituality of fundraising, giving and gratitude.
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- Problem-solve with other department employees to ensure best outcomes for the ministry and donors we serve.
- Maintain donor confidence and security by protecting donor personal information, securing classified files, and ensuring that no information is inappropriately revealed or published.
- Assist with entering donor information into database following Executive Director’s interaction with donors.
- Support field staff in personal fundraising efforts (education, resources, etc.)
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- Community member of the international office
- Understand and support the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh
- Commit to follow the creedal statements of the Nicene Creed and the Lausanne Covenant
- Lead and participates in staff prayer, community events, and discussions on formation materials and readings
- Participate in personal staff development plan
- Participate in regular service among those who are vulnerable
- Participate regularly in a local church
- Participates in weekly international staff meeting
- Contribute annually to ‘The Cry’
- Perform other duties as assigned
Brazil
Colombia
India - Chennai
Malawi
Moldova
Navajo Nation
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Romania
Title: Community Administrator
Start Date: Position Open Until Filled
Vision
Word Made Flesh Romania prays and works for a better future for vulnerable children through personal development through partnering friends.
Administrator Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the WMF Romania Administrator and Field Director, the Community Administrator will be responsible for administrative support of non-Romanian staff, legal adherence, and the oversight of international finance, accounting and budgeting.
- Administrative support and legal adherence
- Ensure that visas and rental contracts are attained
- Ensure that staff is informed about pension and retirement options
- Ensure that staff has regular health consultations and has health insurance
- Ensure that contingency plans are current and implemented
- Together with the US Director of Operations, ensure that polices are followed
- Participate in administrative team, planning and implementation
- Financial Oversight
- Develop, submit and monitor annual budget for international donations
- Monitor international donations
- Provide annual financial report to international donor organizations
Staff Development Plan
New Staff will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Experience/Qualifications
- Experience in non-profit accounting systems and general knowledge of standard practices
- Understands and supports the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Romania
- Understands and has experience working with Excel
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Able to multi-task and resume routine with multiple interruptions
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Romania staff community
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or
- demonstrated prior experience in related field
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Galati, Romania
- WMF International Staff commit to a 3-year contract of service
- Full-time: 40 hours a week
- This is a support-based position; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Romanian language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to careers@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Title: Community Pastor
Start Date: Open Until Filled
Vision
Word Made Flesh Romania prays and works for a better future for vulnerable children through personal development through partnering friends.
Position Summary
The Community Pastor will support the community in its spiritual development and self-care.
Community Pastor Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Executive team, the selected candidate will collaborate with the Community Care Department and will be responsible to:
- Support staff in providing holistic care to vulnerable population
- Organize daily prayer, worship or spiritual formation
- Organize annual community retreat
- Ensure that covenantal commitments are being followed
- Provide counseling to staff or help connect staff to appropriate counselors, as needed
- Provide training on aspects of community care (i.e. secondary trauma management, contemplative practices, personality tests, health assessments, etc.)
- Tell the story of WMF Romania and create platforms where our vulnerable friends can be heard
- Implement policies related to the Community Care Department (leaves of absence, sabbatical, etc.)
Staff Development Plan
New Staff will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Experience/Qualifications
- Experience in community life, pastoral care and/or spiritual direction
- Understands and supports the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Romania
- Experience in counseling
- Understanding of health issues encountered in context of poverty
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Able to multi-task and resume routine with multiple interruptions
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Romania staff community
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or
- demonstrated prior experience in related field
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Galati, Romania
- WMF International Staff commit to a 3-year contract of service
- Full-time: 40 hours a week
- This is a support-based position; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Romanian language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to careers@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Title: Short-Term Program Coordinator
Start Date: Open Until Filled
Vision
Word Made Flesh Romania prays and works for a better future for vulnerable children through personal development through partnering friends.
Position Summary
The Short-Term Program Coordinator will organize and lead logistical coordination for study abroad students, Servant Teams, internships and short term teams for Word Made Flesh Romania. They will be a participant in the WMF Romania community while focusing their time on discipleship and formation of short-term participants.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Field Director, the selected candidate will be responsible to:
- Logistical Coordination
- Create and implement activities to recruit short-term participants
- Communicate with potential students, Servant Team (ST) members, interns and short-term teams
- Participate in interviews and selection process of short term participants
- Coordinate with US office and international partners in facilitating short-term programs
- Create and monitor short-term program budgets and report expenses
- Plan and facilitate short-term program activities and schedules
- Facilitate evaluation and debriefing of short-term participants
- Discipleship and Formation
- Understands and supports the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Romania
- Lead discussions on formation materials and readings
- Integrate the short-term participants into the community relationships and service
- Support short-term participants in their host family relationships
- Support short-term participants in debriefing their experience and re-entry into home culture
- Participates in personal staff development plan
Staff Development Plan
New Staff will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Experience/Qualifications
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and creatively problem solve with a team
- Leadership experience including team development and conflict management
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Able to set budgets, complete financial reports and basic accounting
- Able to multi-task and resume routine with multiple interruptions
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Romania staff community
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or
- demonstrated prior experience in related field
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Galati, Romania
- WMF International Staff commit to a 3-year contract of service
- Full-time: 40 hours a week
- This is a support-based position; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Romanian language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to careers@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Title: Advocacy Coordinator
Start Date: Open Until Filled
Vision
Word Made Flesh Romania prays and works for a better future for vulnerable children through personal development through partnering friends.
Position Summary
The Advocacy Coordinator will coordinate with the Partnership Coordinator, create and manage all forms of local and international advocacy for Word Made Flesh Romania.
Advocacy Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Field Director, the selected candidate will be responsible to:
- Understands and supports the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Romania
- Tell the story of WMF Romania and create platforms where our vulnerable friends can be heard
- Identify and involve new partners
- Identify and implement plans for advocacy for the vulnerable in Romania
- Manage and increase presence on all social media
- Plan and execute at least 1 annual fundraiser
- Create promotional materials
- Monitor and expand our funding base
- Create and implement plan for donor care
Staff Development Plan
New Staff will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with social media
- Experience with fund-raising
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and creatively problem solve with a team
- Design and advocacy experience
- Able to multi-task and resume routine with multiple interruptions
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Romania staff community
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or
- demonstrated prior experience in related field
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Galati, Romania
- WMF International Staff commit to a 3-year contract of service
- Full-time: 40 hours a week
- This is a support-based position; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Romanian language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to careers@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Rwanda
Sierra Leone
Title: Community Administrator
Start Date: Open until filled
Vision
Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone seeks to love, serve and accompany vulnerable children and families in the Kroo Bay neighborhood of Freetown.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Directors in partnership with the WMF Sierra Leone Administrator, the Community Administrator will be responsible for the oversight of financial systems and administrative support.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Directors and in partnership with the Sierra Leonean Administrator the selected candidate will be responsible to:
- Commit to learning about WMF Sierra Leone culture and programs
- Train and assist community members in administrative policies and procedures
- Evaluate best industry practices in comparison to internal administrative systems and needed resources, with an eye toward growth
- Develop new policies and practices as needed
- Help prepare for, participate in, and implement suggested changes of an external audit
- Participate in staff meetings
- Financial Oversight
- Monitor international donations
- Overall financial management responsibility including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
- Oversee project budgets and cash flow
- Provide information to the public regarding finance and administration/operations of the organization.
- Liase with and report to WMF USA office
- Prepare reports for the WMFSL board of directors
- Administrative support and legal adherence
- Ensure that staff is informed about pension and retirement options
- Ensure that contingency plans are current, posted and implemented
- Ensure, with the support of the directors, that polices are followed
- Oversee staff attendance and leave, maintaining proper records
- Oversee annual staff evaluation and goal-setting process
- Oversee contract renewal process
Staff Development Plan
New Staff will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Experience/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or demonstrate prior experience in related field
- Understands and supports the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and Open Office
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and creatively problem solve with a team
- Good self-awareness and self-care
- Able to multi-task and resume routine with multiple interruptions
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Sierra Leone staff community
- Experience in non-profit accounting systems and general knowledge of standard practices
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
- WMF International Staff commit to a 3-year contract of service
- Full-time: 35-40 hours a week
- This is a support-based position; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Krio language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to careers@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Title: Community Center Educator
Start Date: Open Until Filled
Vision
Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone seeks to love, serve and accompany vulnerable children and families in the Kroo Bay neighborhood of Freetown.
Position Summary
The Community Center Educator will work together with our team of educators to guide the children, youth and/or adults in holistic development in accordance with WMF Sierra Leone’s vision, mission and values.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Field Director, the selected candidate will be responsible to:
- Understand and support the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone
- Build supportive relationships with children, parents, and teachers
- Learn and implement WMF Sierra Leone’s methodology of behavioral development, positive discipline and healthy attachment
- Create and maintain clean and safe place for development at Community Center
- Oversee small library and educational materials
- Model a healthy life for students
- Train and oversee volunteer tutors
- Collaborate with team of educators to prepare, implement and evaluate curriculum
- Create and monitor individual plans for children
- Assess learners’ academic ability and progress quarterly
- Assist children with homework
- Facilitate quarterly parent meetings
- Help cover fellow community members’ responsibilities when they are sick or on leave
- Help plan and participate in annual summer camp
- Optional: Educator may focus on adult literacy, English as a second language, or other specialized programs
Staff Development Plan
New Staff will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or demonstrate prior experience in related field
- Experience in teaching
- Knowledge of childhood development
- Understanding of education in the context of poverty
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and creatively problem solve with a team
- Good self-awareness and self-care
- Able to multi-task and resume routine with multiple interruptions
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Sierra Leone staff community
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
- WMF International Staff commit to a 3-year contract of service
- Full-time: 35-40 hours a week
- This is a support-based position; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Krio language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to careers@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Title: Social Media Manager/Fundraising Specialist
Start Date: Open until filled
Vision
Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone seeks to love, serve and accompany vulnerable children and families in the Kroo Bay neighborhood of Freetown.
Position Summary
The Social Media Manager/Fundraising Specialist will
- Share WMFSL stories on various social media platforms
- Seek out and apply for grants
- Help WMFSL community members build relationships with supporters
Position Summary and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Directors, the selected candidate will collaborate with the Advocacy Department and will be responsible to:
- Commit to learning about WMF Sierra Leone culture and programs as to best facilitate communication regarding the organization
- Create and send a e-newsletters
- Be deeply familiar with different social media platforms and specific usage details of each
- Regularly contribute to 2-3 social media networks
- Facilitate child sponsorship program
- Seek out and apply for grants
- Train and assist community members in media publication and donor relations
- Thank donors regularly
Staff Development Plan
New Staff will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Experience/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Communications or demonstrate prior experience in Social Media Management or related field
- Understands and support the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone
- Proficient in Excel, Publisher, Word
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and creatively problem solve with a team
- Good self-awareness and self-care
- Able to multi-task and resume routine with multiple interruptions
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Sierra Leone staff community
- Posts regularly on various social media networks
- Knowledge and experience of photography, videography, and/or writing
- An awareness of WMF Sierra Leone’s current style and image
- A portfolio exhibiting current expertise
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
- WMF International Staff commit to a 3-year contract of service
- Full-time: 35-40 hours a week
- This is a support-based position; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Krio language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to careers@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Title: Spiritual Director/Pastor
Start Date: Open Until Filled
Vision
Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone seeks to love, serve and accompany vulnerable children and families in the Kroo Bay neighborhood of Freetown.
Position Summary
The Spiritual Director/Pastor will support the community in its spiritual development and self-care.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Directors, the selected candidate will collaborate with the Community Care Department and will be responsible to:
- Support staff in providing holistic care to vulnerable population
- Organize daily prayer, worship and spiritual formation
- Organize annual community retreat
- Encourage contemplative practices
- Ensure that community commitments and standards are being followed
- Provide counseling to staff or help connect staff to appropriate counselors, as needed
- Help cover fellow community members’ responsibilities when they are sick or on leave
- Provide training on aspects of community care (i.e. secondary trauma management, contemplative practices, personality tests, health assessments, conflict resolution, spiritual gifts assessments, etc.)
- Create opportunities for individual community members to share their stories
- Implement policies related to the Community Care Department (leaves of absence, sabbatical, personal spiritual retreat, soul friend, etc.)
Staff Development Plan
New Staff will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Experience/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or demonstrate prior experience in related field
- Experience in community life, pastoral care and/or spiritual direction
- Understands and supports the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone
- Experience in counseling
- Understanding of health issues encountered in context of poverty
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and creatively problem solve with a team
- Good self-awareness and self-care
- Able to multi-task and resume routine with multiple interruptions
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Sierra Leone staff community
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
- WMF International Staff commit to a 3-year contract of service
- Full-time: 35-40 hours a week
- This is a support-based position; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Krio language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to careers@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Vision: Word Made Flesh (WMF) is called and committed to serving Jesus among those experiencing extreme poverty and exploitation. This calling is realized as a prophetic ministry for, and a holistic, incarnational ministry among, the world’s poor. We focus our energy to make Jesus known among the poor while reconciling the church with the poor.
Purpose: As an active community member of the international office and reporting to the Director of Operations and in collaboration with the Director of Development, the Marketing Coordinator (MC) builds partnerships and networks by promoting and communicating the vision, activities, and opportunities of WMF, attracting participants and funding.
Summary of Responsibilities:
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- Builds partnerships and networks by promoting of WMF’s vision, activities and opportunities – The MC increases WMF presence and visibility in churches, schools, conferences, events, and through publications and social-media.
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- Attracts participants and funding
-
- Community member of the international office
Responsibilities:
-
- Builds partnerships and networks by promoting of WMF’s vision, activities and opportunities – The MC increases WMF presence and visibility in churches, schools, conferences, events, and through publications and social-media.
- Participate in creating and implementing the annual strategic plan for marketing
-
- Print and digital advertising
- Donor campaigns and mailings
- Programmatic campaigns
-
- Oversee the maintenance, design, content and usability of the WMF website
- Ensure maintenance of an active online presence through ongoing Social Networking/Social Media Imprint
-
- Obtain pictures and video from WMF fields and take pictures and video where present
- Create and manage content
- Manage social media audiences
-
- Oversee print publications: Oversee production of WMF advocacy publications. May include advocacy journals, handbooks, readers, brochures, banners, flyers and advertising.
-
- Quarterly Advocacy Journal: The Cry
- Solicit contributions from WMF community (staff, the poor among whom WMF serves) and outside contributors. Direct writers, coordinate deadlines. \
- Design: Coordinate design and layout in collaboration with Design Assistant.
- Permissions: Oversee Field Advocates obtaining permissions for photo use, approved edits, etc.
- Edit materials: Coordinate material selection, editing and preparation of copy for print. In collaboration with Editorial Committee
- Printing/Mailing: Coordinate printing with printer and mailing in cohesive collaboration with Director of Administration and Mail Coordinator.
- Quarterly Advocacy Journal: The Cry
-
- Manage communication with partners and networks
-
- Manage differentiated data bases of partners and networks
- Create and implement digital campaigns
- Manage differentiated email strategies for audience segments
-
- Ensure proper communication of WMF philosophy and standards in all WMF materials, keeping the consistency in the message WMF transmits around the world, both visually and in terms of content
-
- Update, communicate and monitor the WMF Language Use Guidelines
- Update, communicate and monitor photo, video and WMF logo standards
-
- Coordinate regular Beggars Society event including dates, speakers, and advertising
- Maintain contact with individual supporters, churches and foundations
- Participate in creating and implementing the annual strategic plan for marketing
- Attracts participants and funding
- Introduce, implement, and follow through on plans to cultivate new donors and to retain and strengthen relationships with existing donors.
- Build and maintain differentiated data bases of existing donors and prospective donors.
- Develop and oversee planning and execution of fundraising events (such as the annual Gala).
- Care for donors and disciple supporters into an understanding of the spirituality of fundraising, giving and gratitude.
-
- Problem-solve with other department employees to ensure best outcomes for the ministry and donors we serve.
- Maintain donor confidence and security by protecting donor personal information, securing classified files, and ensuring that no information is inappropriately revealed or published.
- Assist with entering donor information into database following Executive Director’s interaction with donors.
-
- Support field staff in personal fundraising efforts (education, resources, etc.)
- Builds partnerships and networks by promoting of WMF’s vision, activities and opportunities – The MC increases WMF presence and visibility in churches, schools, conferences, events, and through publications and social-media.
-
- Community member of the international office
- Understand and support the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh
- Commit to follow the creedal statements of the Nicene Creed and the Lausanne Covenant
- Lead and participates in staff prayer, community events, and discussions on formation materials and readings
- Participate in personal staff development plan
- Participate in regular service among those who are vulnerable
- Participate regularly in a local church
- Participates in weekly international staff meeting
- Contribute annually to ‘The Cry’
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Community member of the international office
Title: Community Administrator
Start Date: Position Open Until Filled
Vision
Word Made Flesh Romania prays and works for a better future for vulnerable children through personal development through partnering friends.
Administrator Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the WMF Romania Administrator and Field Director, the Community Administrator will be responsible for administrative support of non-Romanian staff, legal adherence, and the oversight of international finance, accounting and budgeting.
- Administrative support and legal adherence
- Ensure that visas and rental contracts are attained
- Ensure that staff is informed about pension and retirement options
- Ensure that staff has regular health consultations and has health insurance
- Ensure that contingency plans are current and implemented
- Together with the US Director of Operations, ensure that polices are followed
- Participate in administrative team, planning and implementation
- Financial Oversight
- Develop, submit and monitor annual budget for international donations
- Monitor international donations
- Provide annual financial report to international donor organizations
Staff Development Plan
New Staff will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Experience/Qualifications
- Experience in non-profit accounting systems and general knowledge of standard practices
- Understands and supports the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Romania
- Understands and has experience working with Excel
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Able to multi-task and resume routine with multiple interruptions
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Romania staff community
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or
- demonstrated prior experience in related field
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Galati, Romania
- WMF International Staff commit to a 3-year contract of service
- Full-time: 40 hours a week
- This is a support-based position; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Romanian language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to careers@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Title: Community Pastor
Start Date: Open Until Filled
Vision
Word Made Flesh Romania prays and works for a better future for vulnerable children through personal development through partnering friends.
Position Summary
The Community Pastor will support the community in its spiritual development and self-care.
Community Pastor Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Executive team, the selected candidate will collaborate with the Community Care Department and will be responsible to:
- Support staff in providing holistic care to vulnerable population
- Organize daily prayer, worship or spiritual formation
- Organize annual community retreat
- Ensure that covenantal commitments are being followed
- Provide counseling to staff or help connect staff to appropriate counselors, as needed
- Provide training on aspects of community care (i.e. secondary trauma management, contemplative practices, personality tests, health assessments, etc.)
- Tell the story of WMF Romania and create platforms where our vulnerable friends can be heard
- Implement policies related to the Community Care Department (leaves of absence, sabbatical, etc.)
Staff Development Plan
New Staff will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Experience/Qualifications
- Experience in community life, pastoral care and/or spiritual direction
- Understands and supports the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Romania
- Experience in counseling
- Understanding of health issues encountered in context of poverty
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Able to multi-task and resume routine with multiple interruptions
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Romania staff community
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or
- demonstrated prior experience in related field
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Galati, Romania
- WMF International Staff commit to a 3-year contract of service
- Full-time: 40 hours a week
- This is a support-based position; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Romanian language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to careers@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Title: Short-Term Program Coordinator
Start Date: Open Until Filled
Vision
Word Made Flesh Romania prays and works for a better future for vulnerable children through personal development through partnering friends.
Position Summary
The Short-Term Program Coordinator will organize and lead logistical coordination for study abroad students, Servant Teams, internships and short term teams for Word Made Flesh Romania. They will be a participant in the WMF Romania community while focusing their time on discipleship and formation of short-term participants.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Field Director, the selected candidate will be responsible to:
- Logistical Coordination
- Create and implement activities to recruit short-term participants
- Communicate with potential students, Servant Team (ST) members, interns and short-term teams
- Participate in interviews and selection process of short term participants
- Coordinate with US office and international partners in facilitating short-term programs
- Create and monitor short-term program budgets and report expenses
- Plan and facilitate short-term program activities and schedules
- Facilitate evaluation and debriefing of short-term participants
- Discipleship and Formation
- Understands and supports the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Romania
- Lead discussions on formation materials and readings
- Integrate the short-term participants into the community relationships and service
- Support short-term participants in their host family relationships
- Support short-term participants in debriefing their experience and re-entry into home culture
- Participates in personal staff development plan
Staff Development Plan
New Staff will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Experience/Qualifications
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and creatively problem solve with a team
- Leadership experience including team development and conflict management
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Able to set budgets, complete financial reports and basic accounting
- Able to multi-task and resume routine with multiple interruptions
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Romania staff community
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or
- demonstrated prior experience in related field
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Galati, Romania
- WMF International Staff commit to a 3-year contract of service
- Full-time: 40 hours a week
- This is a support-based position; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Romanian language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to careers@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Title: Advocacy Coordinator
Start Date: Open Until Filled
Vision
Word Made Flesh Romania prays and works for a better future for vulnerable children through personal development through partnering friends.
Position Summary
The Advocacy Coordinator will coordinate with the Partnership Coordinator, create and manage all forms of local and international advocacy for Word Made Flesh Romania.
Advocacy Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Field Director, the selected candidate will be responsible to:
- Understands and supports the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Romania
- Tell the story of WMF Romania and create platforms where our vulnerable friends can be heard
- Identify and involve new partners
- Identify and implement plans for advocacy for the vulnerable in Romania
- Manage and increase presence on all social media
- Plan and execute at least 1 annual fundraiser
- Create promotional materials
- Monitor and expand our funding base
- Create and implement plan for donor care
Staff Development Plan
New Staff will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with social media
- Experience with fund-raising
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and creatively problem solve with a team
- Design and advocacy experience
- Able to multi-task and resume routine with multiple interruptions
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Romania staff community
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or
- demonstrated prior experience in related field
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Galati, Romania
- WMF International Staff commit to a 3-year contract of service
- Full-time: 40 hours a week
- This is a support-based position; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Romanian language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to careers@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Title: Community Administrator
Start Date: Open until filled
Vision
Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone seeks to love, serve and accompany vulnerable children and families in the Kroo Bay neighborhood of Freetown.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Directors in partnership with the WMF Sierra Leone Administrator, the Community Administrator will be responsible for the oversight of financial systems and administrative support.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Directors and in partnership with the Sierra Leonean Administrator the selected candidate will be responsible to:
- Commit to learning about WMF Sierra Leone culture and programs
- Train and assist community members in administrative policies and procedures
- Evaluate best industry practices in comparison to internal administrative systems and needed resources, with an eye toward growth
- Develop new policies and practices as needed
- Help prepare for, participate in, and implement suggested changes of an external audit
- Participate in staff meetings
- Financial Oversight
- Monitor international donations
- Overall financial management responsibility including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
- Oversee project budgets and cash flow
- Provide information to the public regarding finance and administration/operations of the organization.
- Liase with and report to WMF USA office
- Prepare reports for the WMFSL board of directors
- Administrative support and legal adherence
- Ensure that staff is informed about pension and retirement options
- Ensure that contingency plans are current, posted and implemented
- Ensure, with the support of the directors, that polices are followed
- Oversee staff attendance and leave, maintaining proper records
- Oversee annual staff evaluation and goal-setting process
- Oversee contract renewal process
Staff Development Plan
New Staff will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Experience/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or demonstrate prior experience in related field
- Understands and supports the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and Open Office
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and creatively problem solve with a team
- Good self-awareness and self-care
- Able to multi-task and resume routine with multiple interruptions
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Sierra Leone staff community
- Experience in non-profit accounting systems and general knowledge of standard practices
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
- WMF International Staff commit to a 3-year contract of service
- Full-time: 35-40 hours a week
- This is a support-based position; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Krio language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to careers@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Title: Community Center Educator
Start Date: Open Until Filled
Vision
Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone seeks to love, serve and accompany vulnerable children and families in the Kroo Bay neighborhood of Freetown.
Position Summary
The Community Center Educator will work together with our team of educators to guide the children, youth and/or adults in holistic development in accordance with WMF Sierra Leone’s vision, mission and values.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Field Director, the selected candidate will be responsible to:
- Understand and support the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone
- Build supportive relationships with children, parents, and teachers
- Learn and implement WMF Sierra Leone’s methodology of behavioral development, positive discipline and healthy attachment
- Create and maintain clean and safe place for development at Community Center
- Oversee small library and educational materials
- Model a healthy life for students
- Train and oversee volunteer tutors
- Collaborate with team of educators to prepare, implement and evaluate curriculum
- Create and monitor individual plans for children
- Assess learners’ academic ability and progress quarterly
- Assist children with homework
- Facilitate quarterly parent meetings
- Help cover fellow community members’ responsibilities when they are sick or on leave
- Help plan and participate in annual summer camp
- Optional: Educator may focus on adult literacy, English as a second language, or other specialized programs
Staff Development Plan
New Staff will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or demonstrate prior experience in related field
- Experience in teaching
- Knowledge of childhood development
- Understanding of education in the context of poverty
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and creatively problem solve with a team
- Good self-awareness and self-care
- Able to multi-task and resume routine with multiple interruptions
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Sierra Leone staff community
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
- WMF International Staff commit to a 3-year contract of service
- Full-time: 35-40 hours a week
- This is a support-based position; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Krio language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to careers@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Title: Social Media Manager/Fundraising Specialist
Start Date: Open until filled
Vision
Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone seeks to love, serve and accompany vulnerable children and families in the Kroo Bay neighborhood of Freetown.
Position Summary
The Social Media Manager/Fundraising Specialist will
- Share WMFSL stories on various social media platforms
- Seek out and apply for grants
- Help WMFSL community members build relationships with supporters
Position Summary and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Directors, the selected candidate will collaborate with the Advocacy Department and will be responsible to:
- Commit to learning about WMF Sierra Leone culture and programs as to best facilitate communication regarding the organization
- Create and send a e-newsletters
- Be deeply familiar with different social media platforms and specific usage details of each
- Regularly contribute to 2-3 social media networks
- Facilitate child sponsorship program
- Seek out and apply for grants
- Train and assist community members in media publication and donor relations
- Thank donors regularly
Staff Development Plan
New Staff will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Experience/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Communications or demonstrate prior experience in Social Media Management or related field
- Understands and support the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone
- Proficient in Excel, Publisher, Word
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and creatively problem solve with a team
- Good self-awareness and self-care
- Able to multi-task and resume routine with multiple interruptions
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Sierra Leone staff community
- Posts regularly on various social media networks
- Knowledge and experience of photography, videography, and/or writing
- An awareness of WMF Sierra Leone’s current style and image
- A portfolio exhibiting current expertise
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
- WMF International Staff commit to a 3-year contract of service
- Full-time: 35-40 hours a week
- This is a support-based position; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Krio language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to careers@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Title: Spiritual Director/Pastor
Start Date: Open Until Filled
Vision
Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone seeks to love, serve and accompany vulnerable children and families in the Kroo Bay neighborhood of Freetown.
Position Summary
The Spiritual Director/Pastor will support the community in its spiritual development and self-care.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Directors, the selected candidate will collaborate with the Community Care Department and will be responsible to:
- Support staff in providing holistic care to vulnerable population
- Organize daily prayer, worship and spiritual formation
- Organize annual community retreat
- Encourage contemplative practices
- Ensure that community commitments and standards are being followed
- Provide counseling to staff or help connect staff to appropriate counselors, as needed
- Help cover fellow community members’ responsibilities when they are sick or on leave
- Provide training on aspects of community care (i.e. secondary trauma management, contemplative practices, personality tests, health assessments, conflict resolution, spiritual gifts assessments, etc.)
- Create opportunities for individual community members to share their stories
- Implement policies related to the Community Care Department (leaves of absence, sabbatical, personal spiritual retreat, soul friend, etc.)
Staff Development Plan
New Staff will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Experience/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or demonstrate prior experience in related field
- Experience in community life, pastoral care and/or spiritual direction
- Understands and supports the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone
- Experience in counseling
- Understanding of health issues encountered in context of poverty
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and creatively problem solve with a team
- Good self-awareness and self-care
- Able to multi-task and resume routine with multiple interruptions
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Sierra Leone staff community
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
- WMF International Staff commit to a 3-year contract of service
- Full-time: 35-40 hours a week
- This is a support-based position; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Krio language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to careers@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled