Sponsorship Manager

Full Time
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
$47,362 a year
Posted 1 day ago
Job description
Position Details:

Do you have a
Bachelor’s Degree in business, communications, marketing, faith/religious studies, social work, or other related field , or four years equivalent work experience ?

We have a newly-vacant, full time opportunity at our Grand Rapids location . Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.

APPLY TODAY!
#BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!

This is a FULL TIME ROLE that pays $47,362 annually.

As a full time Samaritas employee, some of the benefits you will receive are:
  • Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
  • Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
  • Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
  • Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
  • Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
  • Plus many more benefits

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What's In It For You:

Some of the benefits you may receive are:


Full Time/Part Time

  • Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
  • Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
  • Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
  • Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
  • Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
  • Awesome Employee Discounts
  • Plus, many more benefits

Contingent

  • Retirement Plan (403b) – Contributions
  • Awesome Employee Discounts
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Job Summary

Develops and coordinates sponsorship relationships for refugees arriving through the Reception and Placement program. Serves as a Samaritas liaison between church and community groups to support resettlement and employment staff.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Conduct outreach to churches and faith groups, individuals, and other community groups providing information about refugee resettlement in assigned geographic areas.
  • Recruit groups to sponsor resettling families through presentations, meetings, and other forms of individual communications.
  • Develop, secure and coordinate financial resources for the implementation of the sponsorship program goals and objectives.
  • Train sponsoring groups to understand scope, duration, and expectations regarding sponsorship of refugees. Share best practices for volunteers supporting resettlement.
  • Match incoming families to sponsoring groups and serve as a link for communication and facilitation between the sponsoring group and New American Case Managers.
  • Monitor, track and document sponsorship activities in organizational databases. Analyze data to determine most successful recruitment activities.
  • Create and utilize branding materials for Samaritas New American Services for the purposes of outreach and recruitment, including but not limited to: presentations, brochures, handouts, displays, and newsletters. Partner with Samaritas Communications and Advancements department when appropriate.
  • Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinators to develop trainings, motivational meetings, and appreciation events for New American Services volunteers.
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Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
  • Bachelor’s Degree in business, communications, marketing, faith/religious studies, social work, or other related field preferred, or four years equivalent work experience.

Experience
  • Minimum two years’ experience working with local faith communities, public outreach, or related equivalent experience. • One year experience in refugee or other international services field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Proven skills in marketing and recruitment. General knowledge of software: database, spreadsheet, word processing, desktop publishing.
  • Ability to speak, read and write fluent English. Fluent in Arabic, French, Kirundi, or Swahili preferred.
  • Excellent public speaking and presentation skills. Comfortable presenting and speaking to both small and large audiences.
  • Ability to connect and relate to diverse faith and community groups.
  • Ability to assign, direct and coordinate the activities of others and monitor progress on delegated work assignments.
  • Strong written skills to communicate with partners, sponsoring groups, and Samaritas staff. Successfully document and track all activities.
  • Exceptional organizational and planning skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, perform highly detailed work and mathematical functions; withstand stress and handle multiple, concurrent task and constant interruptions.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Knowledge of government structures, agencies and policies which impact Refugee Services program. Ability to read and interpret documents.

Additional Work Requirements
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as necessary to attend and represent Samaritas at recruitment events, meetings, church services, and other opportunities.
  • Travel between Samaritas offices in service areas required.
  • Valid unrestricted Michigan driver’s license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance.

Physical and Mental Requirements
  • Stands and moves about indoors and outdoors.
  • Stoops, bends, twists, and frequently lifts supplies up to 25 lbs.
  • Hand-eye coordination.
  • Hand and finger dexterity.

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