Church Engagement & Volunteer Coordinator
Job Description
Job title: Church Engagement & Volunteer Coordinator
Company: Mission Aviation Fellowship
Job description: OverviewMission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is an organisation using light aircraft to deliver help, hope and healing through aviation in over 25 low income countries. For more than 75 years, MAF has been transporting patients, relief workers, produce and medical supplies to the world’s remotest regions and places of deepest human need – places where flying is not a luxury but a lifeline.We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic fundraiser with experience of inspiring, leading and managing volunteers. You will help drive forward MAF’s reach, by cultivating strong relationships with churches and other community groups throughout Scotland to raise awareness of the work of MAF. The primary focus will be to expand MAF’s presence in Scotland, engage new audiences by fostering meaningful connections and partnerships with church leaders and delivering presentations in churches and other groups. Additionally you will spearhead the MiC (Scotland) Volunteer Programme, aligning it with MAF UK’s strategic objectives and church engagement strategies to bolster prayer support, donated income, and recruitment to overseas roles, by growing our volunteer base to facilitate more opportunities to speak in churches and other community groups.ResponsibilitiesYour Key Responsibilities will include:Increasing and maintaining church engagement by:
- Enhancing existing church relationships and identify opportunities to expand MAF’s presence with new and emerging churches in Scotland.
- Participating in speaking engagements and presentations with a specific focus on reaching out to new audiences to grow prayer support, donated income and recruitment to overseas roles, representing MAF and setting an example of best practice for the MiC (Scotland) volunteer speaker team.
- Promoting MiC (Scotland’s) Church Resources with a view to increasing opportunities for MAF to engage with churches and church groups, particularly focusing on ‘new’ and ‘emerging’ churches.
- Supporting the MiC (Scotland) staff team in attending and organising various MAF engagement events, including Church Partnership events, MAF Youth events, and participation in larger gatherings and festivals, utilising MiC (Scotland’s) many resources to attract new donors and supporters.
Inspiring, managing and coodinating volunteers by:
- Evaluating and delivering the MiC (Scotland) Volunteer Programme (Volunteer Pathways), ensuring high quality service to supporters, churches and organisations aligned with MAF’s values and aims, making adjustments for success.
- Collaborating with the MiC (Scotland) Team Leader, identify, train and support volunteers to have the essential skills to achieve the MAF UK strategic objectives and church engagement strategies. Act as the primary management and support contact for the volunteer team on a daily basis. Assist in developing a volunteer recruitment campaign to grow volunteer engagement in Scotland, moving towards a ‘volunteer-led, staff-supported’ ministry delivery model for MAF in Scotland.
- Overseeing the annual MiC (Scotland) Volunteer’s Conference, as well as organise other volunteer events throughout the year to offer support, recognition and networking opportunities, following the Volunteer Pathways guidelines.
Other Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting in the delivery team of Church Partnerships, community events and Christian events/festivals as required.
A full job description can be seen by using the following link:Qualifications, Skills & ExperienceEssential Requirements
- Educated to graduate level withg a proven experieince in fundrainign and managing volunteers
- Experieince in representation of an organisation both in writing and in person at events
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of the Scottish church, constituency and politics
- Ability and training to lead others in Bible engagement
- Ability to build trusting relationships
- Ability to communicate clearly, assertively, and diplomatically at all levels
- Ability to facilitate groupwork
- Ability to plan work and manage time
- Ability to supervise, motivate and envision volunteers
- Willingness to work within organisational guidelines and organisational objectives
- Full, clean UK Driving Licence
The full person specification can be seen by using the following link:Terms:
- Job location: MAF, Challenge House, 29 Canal Street, Glasgow, G4 0AD
- Working Hours: Working Hours for this role will vary as there will be evening/weekend work. This would be in agreement with the line manager I suppose? The opening hours of the office are: Tuesday – Thursday 9am-5pm. This is when the office is open to the public, but the office is contactable Mon-Fri within those times (until 4pm on Fridays) but this role won’t be expected to always be in the office on these days/times, so I’m not sure it is worth mentioning here?
- Part time role (minimum 22.5 hours per week). However, full time (36 hours per week with one-hour unpaid lunchbreak) would be considered. Hours should be agreed with line manager according to the flexible working policy. Flexibility will be required for working additional hours and travel to meet business needs or for travel or meetings etc. on weekends.
- Annual leave entitlement of 22 days (158.5 hours) per year plus 9 days (66 hours) paid public holidays per year. Pro Rata
- Non-contributory pension scheme (10%) salary.
- Probationary and notice period
- 3 month probation period with review
- 3 month notice period
- Salary: £35,999 pro rata
How to Apply:If you would like to find out more about the role you can contact the MAF team in Scotland by emailing hr@maf-uk.org.If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the qualifications, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing how your skills and experiences align with the role’s requirements. You can apply for the role by clicking the ‘Apply for this job online’ button shown above, located at the top right hand corner of this page.Deadline for applications: Friday, 5th April2024 at 12noon.If you are passionate about using your marketing skills to make a difference in the world and share our commitment to serving others, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to bring hope and transformation to communities in need.
Expected salary: £35999 per year
Location: Glasgow
