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Position Description

As support for the Perspectives Study Program National staff, the Finance Associate Level 2 position will be responsible for higher levels of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, monthly reconciliations, troubleshoot bill payment processes, W9 records, and annual 1099 reporting, assisting with annual donation summaries, and assisting with the annual audit.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency on computers and MS Office suite
• Proficiency in Excel
• Proficiency in Quickbooks
• Communicate consistently with leaders (and with project team members as needed), remotely and in person
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines
• Participate in additional work training as deemed appropriate

Minimum Physical Requirements

• The duties of this job frequently require the worker to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to carry small loads of supplies (no larger than 25 pounds) for setting up staff events.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Key Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completed Perspectives course at a certificate or credit level
• Passionate and knowledgeable about Perspectives Vision, Mission and Values, Perspectives content, and the broader mobilization of World Christians
• Minimum 2 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting
• Prefer working knowledge of online expense management programs
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be a team player
• Self-motivated, self-directed learner
• Detail oriented

Key Responsibilities

• Create monthly Accounts Receivable reports
• Follow up on unclaimed checks, make and record stop payments
• Reconcile monthly bank statement
• Verify and transfer credit card transactions to Quickbooks
• Reconcile monthly credit card statement
• Reconcile or report any differences found on the financial records
• Research and resolve accounting issues as requested
• Basic journal entries as requested
• Assist in Year End audit tasks
• Prepare 1099 report for annual filing with IRS
• Train and answer user questions
• Ongoing communication with Regional and National staff
• Notify and work with IT staff on website issues
• Produce reports as requested by management
• Perform related and other duties as assigned
• Attend weekly organizational wide staff meeting and any team related meeting as determined by supervisor
• Complete compliance training as scheduled by Human Resources

Position Description

As support for the Perspectives Study Program National staff, the Finance Associate – Level 1 is a part time paid position which will be responsible for processing all accounts payable transactions including the review that all payment requests are in alignment with Perspectives' policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency on computers and MS Office suite
• Participate in additional work training as deemed appropriate
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines

Professional and/or Educational

• Prefer bookkeeping experience
• Prefer experience with Excel and Quickbooks
• Detail-oriented
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to work independently
• Must be a team player.

Minimum Physical Requirements

• The duties of this job frequently require the worker to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to carry small loads of supplies (no larger than 50 pounds) for setting up staff events.
• Must have the ability to type written communication, speak and hear with clarity to facilitate effective communication in virtual meetings.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Key Qualifications

• Completed Perspectives course at a certificate or credit level
• Passionate and knowledgeable about Perspectives Vision, Mission and Values, Perspectives content, and the broader mobilization of World Christians
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Key Responsibilities

• Process mail - daily
• Make bank branch deposits
• Assist in the transfer of expense transactions to Bill.com - daily
• Post other accounts payable transactions into Bill.com - weekly
• Print and mail paper checks as needed
• Research and resolve accounts payable issues as they arise
• Communicate with Students, Coordinators, and Regional staff
• Refer website issues to Supervisor
• Research and maintain various lists of transaction types as requested
• Will be cross trained on Accounts Receivable
• Perform related and other duties as assigned
• Attend weekly organization wide staff meeting and any team related meetings as determined
• Completes compliance training as scheduled by Human Resources

Position Description

The Executive Assistant will provide executive-level support to the Director of Perspectives Global. The primary responsibilities of this role are to maintain the Director's schedule, coordinate with the PGSO team and PGN, provide logistical and travel support, work on Perspectives Global related projects and provide administrative support to PGSO Team as well as manage day to day PGSO administrative activities and duties. This person will report to the Director and Associate Director of Perspectives Global and will work remotely with a workday that can overlap with all the time zones in the United States.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong motivation to move the organization's mission forward.
• Strong alignment with the stated values of the organization.
• An understanding of the complexities surrounding collaboration in a global matrix organization.
• Positive, self-starting, and solutions-oriented approach.
• Open to receiving instructions and corrective criticism.
• Flexible and able to handle changes in ambiguous situations.
• Able to effectively express personal boundaries
• Effective and sensitive in communications with others
• Ability and willingness to express strong opinions safely and constructively
• Open to wide-ranging spiritual heritages and expressions of spirituality
• Open to challenging traditional and comfortable spiritual heritages and expression
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized with a proven ability to successfully multi-task.
• Effective use of organizational resources and systems.
• Proficient in MS Office and general working knowledge of virtual collaboration tools for video conferencing, project management, and asynchronous communication.
• Experience with domestic and international business travel arrangements, coordinating meetings, and tracking credit cards and other expenses.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and preference for collaboration with proven success working with others; ability to work with high profile individuals externally, as well as collaborate internally.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to serve, participate and contribute positively to a team

Key Qualifications

• Two years or more of experience preferred in providing high-level administrative support to executives.
• Experience and expertise with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and other related office function programs desired.
• Completed Perspectives at Certificate level.
• Experience as Perspectives coordinator, area leader and/or instructor desired.
• Cross-cultural living and work experience desired.
• Experience managing complex event logistics.
• The duties of this job frequently require the worker to sit for extended periods of time.
• The duties of this job occasionally require the worker to travel by car, plane, etc. with or without accommodation.
• Must be able to carry small loads of supplies.
• Must have the ability to type written communication, speak and hear with clarity to facilitate effective communication in virtual meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the calendar and email box for the Director.
• Manage all travel scheduling and arrangements for the Director.
• Bookkeeping
• Provide special project leadership and support as needed.
• Schedule and keep track of deadlines, meetings, and relevant dates and times relating to PGSO activities.
• Schedule and manage events relating to PGSO such as conferences, meetings, summits and huddles.
• Attend leadership summits and huddles as necessary.
• Manage PGlobal email and communicate in a timely, courteous, respectful and effective manner.
• Provide Administrative support for Communications and Donor Relations.
• Completes compliance training as scheduled by Human Resources.
• Attend weekly organization wide staff meeting and any team meeting as determined necessary by supervisor.
• Perform related and other duties as assigned

Position Description

The Student Life Coordinator works within the Institute for Community Transformation (ICT) to support students' spiritual and academic and practical life related to the ICT study program in accordance with the mission and goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Outstanding listening skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effectively utilizing software in the performance of duties
• Participate in additional work training as deemed appropriate
• Communicate consistently with leaders and project team members as needed, remotely and in person
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines
• Ethical conduct
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Open to wide-ranging spiritual heritages and expressions of spirituality
• Open to challenging traditional and comfortable spiritual heritages and expressions
• Proficiency on computers and MS Office suite

Key Qualifications

• BA degree or equivalent preferred
• Completion of at least one year of ICT curriculum and general familiarity with ICT curriculum and program, especially in the area of Spiritual and Vocational Formation.
• Strong motivation to move the organizational mission forward
• Strong alignment with the stated values of the organization
• The duties of this job frequently require the worker to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must have the ability to type written communication, speak and hear with clarity to facilitate effective communication in virtual meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Help organize and support the discipleship and mentoring & spiritual and vocational formation process
• Assist with developing, implementing, and evaluating the student discipleship and mentoring and spiritual and vocational formation process with staff and administration
• Evaluate and recommend revision of ICT courses on Spiritual and Vocation Formation.
• Research and compile and recommend biblical resources for Discipleship and Mentoring, Spiritual Formation and Wholeness, Supernatural Ministry, and Vocation Discernment related courses.
• Provide one-on-one and small group discipleship and mentoring to students.
• Provide student care and counseling.
• Assist with recruitment of students
• Complete compliance training as scheduled by Human Resources
• Attend weekly organization-wide staff meeting and any team related meeting as determined necessary by supervisor.
• Perform related and other duties as assigned

Position Description

The Publishing Manager serves the vision and mission of FV Publishing by leading and implementing the publishing business activities of William Carey Publishing. He or she will manage a team to ensure efficient and effective business processes and schedule, contribute to a sustainable financial model, and efficient, effective work toward the overall goals.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, preferred
• Proficiency in publishing conventions, protocols, and norms in editing, design, contracts, rights, and general practices
• Experience with Microsoft & Adobe software suites
• Proficiency in using software portals in the publishing industry (e.g. copyright.gov, etc.)
• 5 or more years of team management experience
• 5 or more years of financial management experience at a leadership level
• 5 or more years of experience in building and negotiating contracts
• Broad familiarity with Publishing industry
• Strong familiarity with global missions
• Strong work ethic
• Strong ability to work and solve problems independently and collaboratively
• Passionate about FV’s vision and mission and values and strategies
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in publication tools, software, and portals
• Proficiency in financial reports and tools
• Proficiency on computers and MS Office suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Familiarity with Quickbooks and financial reports and dashboards
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines
• Ethical conduct
• Ability to supervise other employees
• Dependable, with the ability to be flexible, and a team builder

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the team and processes to ensure that WCP publishing is on track to meet its schedule, goals, and contribute to long-term financial sustainability.
• Oversee the daily activities of the Publishing team and ensure adequate resources to complete the work
• Alongside the Director of Publishing, hire, train, and evaluate new employees
• Responsible for the financial systems of WCP including budget creation and monitoring, track and pay royalties, AR/AP, financial reporting and analysis, and report to leadership on financial trends and issues
• Manage Rights and Permissions processes, including administrate and improve subsidiary rights agreements systems and processes, evaluate rights and permissions requests, promote of sales of rights and negotiate rights agreements, protect the copyright of all content.
• Maintain and monitor systems for business intelligence, statistics, and analysis (i.e. dashboards, reports, etc.), preparing regular reporting for team and leadership
• Update job knowledge by participation in continuing education and staying up to speed on professional journals
• Manage submissions, pre-production, and production processes, including contract creation
• Develop the team and individual contributors
• Run various team meetings
• Responsible for contract execution
• Develop strategic processes and documentation
• Manage major projects, as needed
• Completes compliance training as scheduled by Human Resources.
• Perform related and other duties as assigned.
• Participate in additional work training as deemed appropriate
• Communicate consistently with leaders (and with project team members as needed), remotely and in person
• Work with Director of Publishing, Development and Business staff to identify financial development opportunities
• Communicate with potential financial partners to raise funds for publishing and other projects, as needed
• Represent WCP at conferences, events, and industry gatherings

Position Description

The Director of Development is responsible for planning, directing, and implementing a comprehensive development, marketing, and external communications strategy for organizational fundraising and partner cultivation.

Key Qualifications

• Passionate about FV's vision and mission and values and strategies.
• Open to challenging traditional and comfortable spiritual heritages and expressions.
• CRM experience, Virtuous preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• College diploma preferred.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Prior experience in Development.
• Prior experience in personal support raising preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Received official acceptance as a member of the FV religious order.
• Must be able to raise funds through ministry partner development for the organization.
• Preference towards workers with previous ministry experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Committed to discerning, in tandem with other FV leadership, God’s guidance for the direction of executing of activities within the organization’s sphere of influence.
• Works closely with FV’s Executive Leadership Team to plan, organize, and direct the strategic fundraising plan; including appropriate donor cultivation, especially major partners, major gifts, planned giving, events, capital and project campaigns, and grants-writing.
• Develops and communicates a robust theology of generosity and fundraising.
• Communicates the mission and vision of the organization in ways that provide theological and missiological justification for generosity.
• Works with Member Services to provide resources for staff in their support raising efforts including employees who do not raise support personally but who contribute to FV’s fund development strategies in other ways.
• Lead, train, and shepherd our staff to establish a culture of , and to participate in, partnership building and advancement of the organization.
• Develops and maintains strong systems for fund development seasons, campaigns, donor-relationships, and donor acquisition.
• Strategizes and coordinates plans for meeting prospective donors and supporters on a regular basis to establish strong relationships and ongoing communication, including determination of which donors the Director of Development meets with personally.
• Grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors with a priority on strong, mutual relationships as members of the body of Christ.
• Create and build a planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequest expectancies.
• Oversee grant seeking, including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.
• Direct the annual fund program, including mailings, annual campaigns and special fundraising events.
• Conduct research, to identify prospective donors from a variety of constituencies.
• Oversee fundraising database, tracking systems, and reporting.
• Supervise the database manager to ensure the proper receiving, allocating, recording, and acknowledging of all gifts.
• Build and maintain gift recognition programs that reflect the spiritual and stewardship values of the organization.
• Appear and speak publicly on behalf of the organization.
• Hire and train Development Staff, as needed.
• Draft, with support, the annual budget for the Development office.
• Consult in the management of FV’s brand relative to fundraising stakeholders and public interface (e.g., web site content, supporting materials, specific program sites).
• Develop and manage the annual communications calendar for donation-related content including social media, email updates, direct mailings, etc.
• Completes compliance training as scheduled by Human Resources.
• Attend weekly organization wide staff meeting and any team related meetings as determined necessary by supervisor.
• Perform related and other duties as assigned.
• Commitment to following the outlined FV Essentials.
• Provide support and resourcing to direct reports for their commitments to ministry partner development and the FV Essentials.