Jobs & Internships
Our staff team works hard at fostering the community that calls this place home. All of our current openings and opportunities are below. Benefits for full-time staff include a health plan with no premium and three weeks of paid vacation every year!
NEW: Resource Center Director
The vision of the Resource Center is to impact our community, compelled by the love of Jesus. Our mission is clear and unwavering: no child should be without essential resources for their well-being and growth. The Resource Center was founded on the principle that no family should face hardship without support, and every child deserves access to essential resources to meet their basic needs.
Since it’s inception in 2021, the Resource Center has exploded in growth to become one of our county’s largest emergency food and essentials program. We are currently seeking a new director for the center to steward this growth and lead us in future expansion and impact in our community.
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Position Overview
The director plays a pivotal role in both the day-to-day operations and the overall strategic growth of the Resource Center. This position is responsible, in partnership with the executive director, for leadership and management, development and fundraising, marketing and communications, program management and stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in community engagement, faith-based initiatives, nonprofit management, and a passion for supporting social impact initiatives.
Work Schedule & Benefits: Full-time (40 hours), Monday – Friday. Evenings and weekends occasionally as needed. Competitive salary and full benefits package available.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
- Oversee daily operations of the center, providing direction for program strategies and efficiencies.
- Oversee and ensure consistent quality of the center’s administration, communication and development efforts.
- Actively engage, lead and coach the center’s staff and volunteers.
- Work closely with the Executive Director and Advisory Council to assess and address issues affecting the center.
Fundraising and Development
- Develop and implement actionable plan for foundation funding.
- Develop and implement plan to recruit and retain individual donors.
- Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners to ensure ongoing corporate funding and resources and maintain alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Volunteer Management
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract diverse group of volunteers.
- Design and conduct training and orientation to adequately prepare new volunteers.
- Build and maintain plans for retention and ongoing appreciation of existing volunteers.
Program Management and Partner Relations
- Identify new community partners, initiatives and opportunities to expand the Resource Center’s impact.
- Manage ongoing evaluation of community needs and existing community partners.
- Review and assess requests from community partners.
- Coordinate and manage community outreach programs, such as Camp Grow and Fairfax Distribution, ensuring smooth implementation.
- Oversee donation procurement and efforts to ensure that resources are efficiently allocated to those in need.
- Foster relationships with community partners and social workers, including managing order confirmations and communication about resource availability.
Marketing and Communications
- In partnership with the executive director, develop and implement annual plan for internal and external communications.
- Develop communication campaigns to raise awareness of and promote the Resource Center’s services.
- Create thoughtful, educational content to ensure current and prospective donors are informed and engaged.
- Develop content for newsletters, social media, and other outreach channels to promote the Resource Center’s work.
Qualifications
- Align with the vision, values and overall mission of Fairfax Church. Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Staff Code of Conduct in alignment with values of the church.
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, social work, business administration, or a related field (preferred).
- 5+ years of relevant experience in a non-profit, faith-based, or human services organization/agency.
- Diverse and well-rounded skill set that blends leadership, financial expertise, communications and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven experience in volunteer management, partnership development, and/or community engagement.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and work effectively with diverse groups of people.
- Experience in corporate sponsorship and donor relations a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to spiritually care for staff, volunteers, partners and clients.
- Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
- Knowledge of social services and nonprofit operations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other office software.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel within the community for meetings and site visits.
- Driver’s license required and may include driving a box truck/utility van.
- Ability to lift and move supplies as needed for community projects and distributions. Can include lifting and moving items up to 30 pounds.
Trellis Program
Trellis seeks to empower men and women by equipping them with training and education that will fully equip them for a lifetime of local church ministry.
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Year One
In year one, you will rotate through the various ministries of the local church (kids, youth, music, admin, etc.) giving you robust local church experience.
Years Two and Three
In years two and three, you will specialize in one of these ministry areas. This valuable, hands-on training experience is coupled with a specialized year-round class schedule from one of our partner universities and a ministerial licensing program.
Benefits
Your benefits included in the Trellis program are: tuition & books, housing, coaching from your hub church, and 3 years of full-time ministry experience.
Fairfax Fellowship
Fairfax Fellows is a 12-month hands-on leadership development program for future pastors and church leaders.
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Requirements
- Considering a career in vocational church ministry or leadership
- Nearing the end or has recently completed undergraduate degree
- Able to agree to and sign the Staff Covenant and Expectations document
Ministry Area of Choice
Based on individual interests and the changing needs of departments.
- Children’s Ministry
- Local & Global Outreach
- Student Ministries
- Community Care
- Hospitality & Coffee Shop
- Discipleship & Engagement
- Worship
- Communications
- Production