Community Relations Manager / Operation Christmas Child
Location: Boone, NC
Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, is seeking a national marketing and promotions oriented leader to fill an immediate need for a Community Relations Manager. This skilled relationship manager will be ready to provide deliverables for the cause of children coming to know Jesus Christ. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Promotions, this position will manage, grow and strengthen the Operation Christmas Child (OCC) ministry brand and public awareness through community group involvement on a local and national scale. Position seeks to establish ministry/community group partnerships resulting in more shoe box gifts and therefore more opportunities to share the Gospel with children worldwide. Position seeks to facilitate a growing number of national level partnerships and relationships to promote OCC and to equip local volunteers to partner with local community groups to gain publicity and participation with the purpose of expanding OCC shoe box generation throughout the U.S.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience establishing and developing promotional and marketing partnerships in a ministry or non-profit setting. Candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced and growing ministry. Candidate will have a passion for children’s evangelism and desire to see more children come to know Jesus Christ. Must be able to demonstrate excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Candidate must be a results driven leader and an effective motivator. Position requires a Bachelor’s degree along with a proven track record of success in growing and building promotional and community relationships.
Mission Statement:
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Distinct Objectives:
The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles:
PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL - EXALT Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world
SERVE WITH EXCELLENCE - EXCEED the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom
RESPOND WITH COMPASSIONATE ACTION - EXPEDITE our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister
DEMONSTRATE BIBLICAL INTEGRITY - EXHIBIT character and integrity personally, at home and work
WALK IN BOLD FAITH - EXPECT God to do the impossible-- “God Room”
Please apply on the Samaritan’s Purse website – www.samaritanspurse.org
The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) gives a clear picture of God's desire for us to help those in desperate need wherever we find them. After describing how the Samaritan rescued a hurting man whom others had passed by, Jesus told His hearers, "Go and do likewise." Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. For 40 years, Samaritan's Purse has done our utmost to follow Christ's command by going to the aid of the world's poor, sick, and suffering. We are an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance in the Name of Jesus Christ. This, in turn, earns us a hearing for the Gospel, the Good News of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Our emergency relief programs provide desperately needed assistance to victims of natural disaster, war, disease, and famine. As we offer food, water, and temporary shelter, we meet critical needs and give people a chance to rebuild their lives. Our community development and vocational programs in impoverished villages and neighborhoods help people break the cycle of poverty and give them hope for a better tomorrow. We impact the lives of vulnerable children through educational, feeding, clothing, and shelter programs that let them know they are not forgotten. Our Operation Christmas Child shoe box gift ministry and The Greatest Journey discipleship program demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, share the good news of Jesus Christ.We provide first-class treatment in the Name of the Great Physician through our World Medical Mission projects, as well as supplying mission hospitals with much needed equipment and supplies.Positions are available at our international headquarters in Boone, NC, throughout the U.S., and around the world. Visit our website at samaritanspurse.org for more information and to see a list of all current openings. If you are searching for a career with impact come see how we serve.
