Program Coordinator, FOCUS West PA – Part time

The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve (FOCUS) North America is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Program Coordinator for its FOCUS West Central PA ministry location (which operates in Aliquippa, PA). Anticipated initial hours are between 10 and 15 hours per week, with the potential to add hours as the ministry grows.

As we revive the FOCUS West Central PA Center, we anticipate building a ministry centered on serving schoolchildren and their families. The Program Coordinator will mobilize local volunteers to (i) successfully execute a Back-to-School Backpack campaign for the benefit of a local school, and (ii) explore the possibility of hosting a monthly meal for the benefit of the students of that school and their families.

As the volunteer base grows, we hope to increase the frequency of those meals.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the local ministry including food and clothing distribution, volunteer coordination, and partnerships with other local organizations. We are looking for a candidate who can grow into a Center Director who can build and lead an Advisory Committee, a group of local, dedicated volunteers. The Center Director and Advisory Committee will also support and grow the ministry by soliciting donations and pursuing grants with the help of the FOCUS North America Development Office.

The position reports to the Director of New Center Growth & Parish Engagement.

As an affiliated ministry of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America, qualified candidates should have knowledge of and a willingness to work within the framework of the Orthodox Church. The ideal candidate will also possess the following experience and/or skill sets:

• Non-profit leadership experience;
• Experience managing a budget;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• A passion for service;
• A willingness and ability to solicit funds on behalf of the local ministry;
• An ability to work directly with those served by the ministry on a daily basis; and
• An ability to work cross jurisdictionally with local Orthodox parishes to engage volunteers to serve at the center.

FOCUS has a team of support staff who work with its Center Directors in the above efforts including marketing and social media communications, management of local center financial information, and overall clarity of work and mission. For more information about FOCUS, visit focusnorthamerica.org .

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is a plus.

FOCUS North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.