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Is God calling you to ministry?

For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.

CHRISTIAN PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS:

All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.

Department Detail – The Communications Department at BGEA consists of the following areas: project management, ecommerce, email marketing, advertising, public relations/social media/promotion, creative services (graphic design, content writing/proofing and production), and Decision magazine, our official monthly publication. The department tells the story of what God is doing through the BGEA by creating print and online content that support the organization’s mission of proclaiming the Gospel, negotiating paid and leveraging unpaid promotional placements, and engaging new and existing supporters with targeted content using a combination of indirect and direct communications channels.

Job Summary – The Library Communications Coordinator coordinates and provides support for all promotional efforts for the Billy Graham Library including, but not limited to, market research, building relationships with various local and regional contacts (tourism, school, museum), attending various conventions representing the Library, researching and writing various digital content pieces, and other administrative duties.

Ministry Requirements

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer
• Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists Communications Manager in implementing communications and marketing efforts to reach the awareness and attendance goals determined by Library and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) leadership
• Supports Communications Manager with research, administrative projects and tasks
• Assists Communications Manager with market research and promotion of Library events, exhibits, and general promotion
• Content creation for blog and social media, including Library event social media coverage, as assigned by supervisor or BGEA PR/Social Media Team
• Coordinates guest group tour details as needed with Library support staff
• Assists with coordinating efforts for STEAM field trip program including scheduling groups, organizing materials, and directing volunteers
• Researches and writes content for Library Student Resources, including lesson plans, and promotional materials
• Establishes and maintains relationships with local and regional homeschool groups, private schools, and teachers/administration in order to promote the Library and its student resources
• Represents the Library at various travel, tourism, and other promotional or conference venues, responding to generated leads as directed by the Communications Manager
• Cultivates relationships with local and regional attractions, Welcome Centers, and other tourism partners
• Processes invoices and requisition orders including coding, obtaining appropriate signatures, scanning/mailing to appropriate parties, and tracking

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains print and advertising records and tracks promotional efforts
• Tracks and maintains department inventory
• Completes administrative paperwork and various reports as needed
• Assists in maintaining online calendars, ensuring accurate and updated posting of information
• Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor-level degree desired, or 2-4 years’ experience in marketing or promotional environment
• Strong writing, creative thinking, and conceptual skills required
• Experience with or capacity to thoroughly utilize Microsoft Office suite, with particular strength in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication, organizational, and follow-up skills, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to relate to people well, being approachable and developing ongoing relationships
• Ability to work effectively and closely with guests, staff, and management

Physical/Mental Demands

• Capacity to prioritize work and manage multiple projects in a high-paced environment
• Ability to work efficiently and productively under a deadline
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while demonstrating flexibility when job parameters, deadlines or directions change
• Ability to problem solve and find necessary solutions when problems arise

Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed in an office setting at the Billy Graham Library
• Extended daily, weekly, and weekend work is occasionally required
• Some overnight travel is required

Mission Statement

Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same.

Statement of Faith

These core beliefs make up the foundation upon which all our ministry endeavors are based.

• We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God revealing the love of God to the world.  (1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; John 3:16).
• We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  (Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6).
• We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. (Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15).
• We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, we believe that God will reward the righteous with eternal life in heaven, and that He will banish the unrighteous to everlasting punishment in hell. (Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7).
• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life. (John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16-18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10).
• We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment. (1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15).
• We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body,