We Are Hiring!

If interested in either positions, please contact Brenda Stevens at bighousewelcomes@gmail.com or (630) 263-4320.

Open Positions:

Executive Director

Director of Support Services

OVERVIEW FOR BOTH POSITIONS

The vision of Big House Family Ministry is to “re-assign the desolate inheritances” (Isaiah 49:8) of children impacted by early disruptions and trauma, frequently experienced by children in foster care and those who have been adopted. The work relies upon the mobilization of church communities to meet three goals:

1. Prevent children from coming into the foster care system.

2. Intervene when children enter the system.

3. Connect children to families and families to churches.

The BHFM model hinges on developing Family Advocacy Ministries (FAMs) in local churches and for those churches to work together to provide more than enough families, support, training, and material supplies for children in need. The mission of BHFM is to EQUIP CHURCHES TO CARE FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES.

JOB TITLE: Executive Director

REPORTS TO: President of the Board

POSITION: Part-Time/Full-Time

LOCATION: Caldwell, Catawba, and Burke Counties, NC

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director is responsible to oversee administrative functions of BHFM and lead the ministry.

Duties include:

OUTREACH

  • Initiate and develop relationships with local churches and pastors with the aim of establishing FAMs.

  • Initiate and develop relationships with DSS workers in Caldwell, Catawba, and Burke.

  • Initiate and develop relationships with community agencies.

  • Occasional public speaking.

FUNDRAISE

  • Fundraise through development of a base of individual donors, church donors, and corporate donors.

  • Fundraise through acquiring grant funding. Report on the use of those funds.

  • Quarterly newsletter mailings both digital and paper.

  • Thank donors promptly and frequently.

ADMINISTRATION

  • Network with Promise686, Replanted National, Presbyterian Reformed Ministries International, and Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development.

  • Maintain BHFM website and Social Media.

  • Oversee BHFM budget.

  • Ensure that all nonprofit requirements are met to maintain the 501 C3 status of the organization.

  • Ensure adherence to Board Policies and Procedures.

  • Maintain a Strategic Plan. Review and provide updates of that plan to the Board.

  • Manage all staff of BHFM. Recommend to the Board necessary Staff Policy.

  • Participate in Event Planning as needed, particularly the Creek Day event, the Annual Fundraiser, the Replanted kickoffs, and possibly others.

  • Travel to annual Promise686 training events. Possible to other equipping events as needed, such as CAFO.

  • Other duties as required.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Dedicated to Big House Family Ministry’s vision and mission

  • Agreement with the BHFM Statement of Faith

  • Agreement with the BHFM practice of Church Engagement.and requirements for Church partnerships. (Nicene Creed)

  • Clear sense of calling to this role in this organization.

  • Demonstrated record of successful past collaboration in a ministry setting.

  • Able to communicate across diverse audiences.

  • Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.

  • Strong bridge-builder in team environments.

  • Willingness to give and receive feedback and direction.

  • Strong time management and organizational skills.

  • Prefer experience in a non-profit leadership role.

  • Bachelor’s degree or experience in a related field is preferred.

  • The successful candidate must provide their own car to travel between churches and other business meetings. Travel expenses for work related mileage will be reimbursed per BHFM policy.

JOB TITLE: Director of Support Services

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

POSITION: Part-Time

LOCATION: Caldwell, Catawba, and Burke Counties NC

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Support Services is responsible for implementing and maintaining strong FAMILY Advocacy Ministries (FAMs) in local churches and in maintaining local Replanted Support Groups. She/he may attend the annual Replanted Conference and/or CAFO. She/he will provide other duties as required.

SHEPHERDING FAM’S

  • Support the church Advocate in their efforts to set-up care communities and other FAM ministries at the advocate’s church using BHFM tools and resources.

  • Support church Advocates by assisting them to utilize the Promise serves software platform to coordinate and manage volunteers and to document families and children served.

  • Ensure all required training courses are completed and documented.

  • Coach and support churches and church volunteers as needed.

SHEPHERDING REPLANTED SUPPORT GROUPS

  • Provide leadership and support to group facilitators and leadership team members.

  • Ensure all appropriate training is complete and documented.

  • Oversee a possible implementation of Replanted annual Fall Conference.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

  • Assist the Executive Director with data management including email lists as needed.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Dedicated to Big House Family Ministry’s vision and mission.

  • Agreement with the BHFM Statement of Faith.

  • Agreement of BHFM position on Church Engagement. (Nicene Creed)

  • Clear sense of calling to this role in this organization.

  • Demonstrated record of successful past collaboration in a ministry setting.

  • Able to communicate across diverse audiences, in different denominational church settings.

  • Strong bridge-building skills and contributor to the BHFM team.

  • Strong time management and organizational skills.

  • Willingness to give and receive feedback.

  • Experience related to foster care/adoption services is desirable but not required.

  • The successful candidate must provide their own car to travel between churches and other business meetings. Travel expenses for work related mileage will be reimbursed per BHFM policy.