The Adventist Development and Relief Agency is a global humanitarian organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church that demonstrates God’s love and compassion. ADRA works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action.
ADRA International is a religiously qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. As such we have the right to prefer a member of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church in the hiring process. In the event that a qualified Seventh-day Adventist candidate is not found, we will give the opportunity to candidates who must understand, respect and honor the mission, purpose, and identity of ADRA.
The ADRA Connections Coordinator is responsible for organizing, promoting, and executing ADRA Connections trips for volunteers seeking to engage with ADRA, in coordination with the ADRA Connections Manager. The ADRA Connections Coordinator will engage with interested group leaders, will promote the program at universities, churches, and academies, and will help manage the financial, reporting, and communication duties of trip itineraries, trip budgets, and project details. The ADRA Connections Coordinator will also lead various groups into the field, ranging from youth, professionals, church members, families, and corporate groups, representing both the ADRA Connections program and the larger ADRA brand and will serve as the conduit between our volunteer groups and the local ADRA office.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, public relations, nonprofit management, or related discipline
Minimum 2+ years of experience in a related field
Business minded, self-motivated, and well organized with high attention to detail
Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in decision making
Ability to engage and communicate with people of various backgrounds and ages
Demonstrated ability to excel within a diverse team, exhibiting strong performance
Able to handle pressure and deliver on deadlines
Proficient computer skills in word processing, database and spreadsheet software, website management, and the ability to learn platforms relevant to the position
Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work autonomously or in groups with initiative to improve work processes
Responds positively to feedback
Travel experience, especially in developing countries
Able to lead groups of young people and/or adults into the field either autonomously or with a coleader and to manage the safety, support, and success of the group’s experience in-country
Experience organizing events or logistics planning
Relating and Networking (3.1) – Establishes good relationships with colleagues; builds wide and effective networks.
Working with People (2.1) – Demonstrates an interest and understanding of others; adapts to the team and builds team spirit.
Planning and Organizing (6.1) – Sets clearly defined objectives; plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances.
Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives (8.1) – Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm; identifies development strategies needed to achieve career goals and makes use of developmental or training opportunities.
Promote ADRA Connections at different venues, following-up on leads, assisting in selling trips to groups leaders and decisions makers, and providing support with all administrative functions related to the program
Manage relationships within key constituencies, including U.S.-based universities, churches, conferences, corporate groups, and others
Organize ADRA Connections trips for volunteers seeking to engage with ADRA as established in the trip calendar for the year. Liaise between interested groups and ADRA country offices to organize several trips per year
Conduct field visits to ensure ADRA Connections partner offices are meeting contractual requirements, do quality control on select trips to ensure appropriate implementation of trip user experience, and report back to the ADRA Connections Manager for follow-up as needed
Collaborate with private grants office, programs unit, and field offices to assist in the identification and preparation of appropriate ADRA Connections projects
Support ADRA Connections trip leaders to complete all requirements for trip preparation
Review and monitor team compliance with risk management plans for each location
Monitor team fundraising efforts and liaise with finance to release funds to projects
Answer emails and phone calls to assist with the coordination and organization of ADRA Connections trips for individuals, church and university teams, families, and corporate groups
Set-up trip profiles using ADRA Connections online tools and provide training and support to trip leaders in the use of these tools
Liaise regularly with ADRA’s Human Resources office, ADRA’s Safety and Security Officer, and Adventist Risk Management (ARM) regarding risk management services, security protocols and SOPs, insurance, and more
Represent ADRA Connections at various events (churches, camps, schools, and more) to speak about the program and recruit potential participants, interacting with previous CNX alumni
Liaise with other members of the Marketing/PR team to develop promotional materials relevant to different target groups
Assist in presenting a training program for all volunteers involved in mission trips
Keep stock of all ADRA Connections-related promotional materials and coordinate with other members of the Marketing/PR team to re-order materials. Ship materials to various supporters and groups as needed
Lead groups of volunteers on official ADRA Connections trips into the field to contribute to one of the various ADRA projects supported by the ADRA Connections group trips
Other duties as assigned by the ADRA Connections Manager
Must be able to work in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment; to perform duties under pressure and meet deadlines in a timely manner; to work as part of a team as well as to complete assignments independently; to take instructions from supervisors; to exercise problem-solving skills; and to interact with co-workers, supervisors, network employees, donors and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.
Physical Requirements / Occupational Safety And Health Administration (osha)
Person must be able to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation. Incumbent should be in optimal health for difficult and temporary below-basic living conditions at overseas location and for field travel in general.
ADRA personnel are expected at all times to act to protect the interests of children and vulnerable adults and to prevent the occurrence of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in the course of their duties. This includes ensuring strict compliance with ADRA’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, Child Safeguarding Policy, Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse (PSHEA) Policy and relevant guidelines. Failure to comply with the expectations set out in ADRA’s Code of Conduct and policies may lead to disciplinary action or termination of your employment or engagement with ADRA. ADRA personnel are required to undergo relevant background checks and to report any reasonable suspicion of a breach of ADRA Safeguarding policies in which a child, vulnerable adult or other person may be adversely affected (including compliance with mandatory reporting obligations.