Administrative and Research Assistant

                       Turning Point Ministries

Job Opening – San Diego Headquarters

International Ministries/Media Services
Administrative and Research Assistant Job Profile

Turning Point for God is the radio and television ministry of Dr. David Jeremiah, senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church. It is an international ministry with a vision to reach every language group in the world with the Gospel and the teachings of God’s Word. From a modest beginning thirty-one years ago, Turning Point is now accessible by 2.5 billion people worldwide every day through radio, television, and the Internet.

Position Summary:

The Administrative and Research Assistant will report to both the Manager of International Ministries and to the Director of Media Services.  He/she will assist with daily administrative needs, research, and reporting for the International Ministries and Media Services Departments.  This includes foreign language program distribution, media relations, and coordinating travel arrangements as needed.

Essential Functions:

International Ministries:

Reporting

1. Follow-up with various media partners to ensure on-time delivery of quarterly and monthly reports
2. Keep track of international orders and donations and assist Manager of International Ministries in determining appropriate shipping amounts for foreign offices
3. Help create Excel charts for reports
4. Assist on special projects as needed

International Donor Relations

1. Send weekly spreadsheets to foreign offices outlining donor communication needs
2. Assist Manager of International Ministries with thanking international donors

General Admin Duties

1. Keep spreadsheet of International Ministries contacts
2. Keep Manager of International Ministries abreast of important international holidays
3. Communicate with other departments, as needed, when Manager of International Ministries is out of the office
4. Help respond to other international department emails
5. Download/Upload foreign language programs and artwork for foreign offices

Research

1. Assist Manager of International Ministries with assembling international radio and television media proposals
2. Assist Manager of International Ministries with other foreign language project proposals

Media Services in General

This person will be asked to

                Manage recording and update of Media partner information

                Assist in maintaining Media broadcast schedules and calendars

                Prepare and post Media playlists and scripted promos for Media partners

                Maintain and regularly update Media contact information and lists

                Manage regular computation and recording of Media statistics

                Address requests for Media information from all Turning Point departments

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as an administrative assistant
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, superior communications skills (verbal and written), discretion, professionalism, and excellent judgment
• Self-motivated with the desire to and ability to act independently
• Proficiency in computer and software applications (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point)
• Need to have a solid grasp of Access or be easily trained in it
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and demands from different departments
• Ability to conduct thorough research
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• A belief in and a thorough understanding of biblical stewardship
• Need to exude a passion for and understanding of God’s Word

Other:

• Position is full-time at Turning Point International Headquarters in Lakeside, CA
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Extremely competitive employee health and retirement benefit program
• Must be a like-minded believer and share our passion to deliver the unchanging Word of God to an ever-changing world

Please email your resume with a cover letter, Christian testimony, and salary history to jobs@davidjeremiah.org