What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ministry Program Coordinator, Center for Community Transformation position at Fresno Pacific University?

Location : Fresno, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-00380

Department : Center for Community Transformation

Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025

Position Summary

Join the Center for Community Transformation and Make a Lasting Impact in Central Valley Communities!

The Center for Community Transformation (CCT), a community-focused initiative anchored at Fresno Pacific University, is dedicated to equipping leaders for the economic, social, and spiritual transformation of Central Valley communities. Through various community-driven programs, CCT works to create meaningful change and is seeking a Program Coordinator to support this important mission. (Learn more at )

In this vital role, the Program Coordinator will collaborate closely with the CCT Director of Ministry Training to support and enhance the impact of the Nurturing Children's Grant Initiative. This includes advancing programs such as Certificado and New Skills for a New Era, which offer dynamic training, ongoing technical assistance, and comprehensive support for ministry participants.

The position offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community through speaking engagements, community relations, networking, and event presence. The role involves fostering connections with local leaders, churches, community organizations, and university partners, and supporting CCT's mission to empower and transform lives.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about working with diverse communities, building meaningful relationships, and contributing to positive social change.

Essential Functions

Recruit church and non-profit participants for CCT programs.
Oversee the execution, evaluation, and documentation of outcomes for all Ministry Labs initiatives.
Support grant-related activities across all Ministry Labs initiatives.
Assist the Director of Ministry Training with program development, community relations, grant compliance, and reporting as needed.
Collaborate with CCT staff to ensure the success of all programs.
Manage relationships with third-party vendors, subject matter experts, and contractors.
Help curate support for Ministry Labs participants to ensure successful completion and ongoing development.
Represent CCT and the university in the community, building connections with faith-based and goodwill organizations in the San Joaquin Valley.
Cultivate intentional relationships with community leaders, responding to requests and fostering partnerships.
Promote and facilitate student and community participation in CCT trainings.
Complete tasks in a timely manner with accuracy and thoroughness.
Communicate effectively, actively listen, and seek to understand others.
Collaborate productively with colleagues with diverse skill sets.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Expectations :

Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students and colleagues within a Christian University context, integrating Christian faith into responsibilities.

Embrace the , and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the , and support the ideals of ""

Uphold Fresno Pacific University's commitment to Christ-centered higher education, holistic student development, and serving diverse communities.

Qualifications

Required :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Strong maturity and responsibility in executing training events.

Ability to work under pressure while maintaining composure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Proven organizational skills.

Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.

Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills.

Experience in group facilitation within ethnic-specific, class-diverse settings, and faith-based networking.

Ability to work collaboratively with a team and contribute independently when needed.

Knowledge of design thinking, applied science, and / or asset-based community development.

Experience engaging with diverse, low-income communities and understanding their needs.

Demonstrated independent judgment, discretion, and decision-making abilities.

Proficiency in digital platforms and tools (Google & Microsoft Suites, CRMs, data management, etc.).

Sound judgment in determining when to act independently and when to seek guidance from management.

Preferred :

Alignment with John Perkins' Christian Community Development Association, the Fikkert / Chalmers Centers' When Helping Hurts philosophy, Business as Mission (BAM) and or Conscious Capitalism.

Experience working among low-and-moderate income (LMI) populations.

Training in church or organizational development.

Fund development experience

Bi-lingual (fluent Spanish)

Environmental Conditions :

Indoors in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes at least eighty percent (80%) of the time.

Frequent computer use at a workstation, up to eight hours per day.

Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.

Drive personal or University vehicles to appointments.

Public contact position requiring professional apparel, personal hygiene, and grooming.

Physical Demands :

This position typically functions indoors in an office environment with light to moderate noise associated with business office equipment. The position may involve travel for meetings and events.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to : remain in a stationary position 80 % of the time, be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets / office machinery etc., operate a computer and keyboard and other office productivity machinery such as calculators / copy machines / printers. The employee is occasionally required to position self to reach items on the floor and in high cabinetry.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 40 pounds. Employee must be able to communicate with others to exchange information including both over the telephone and in-person communication with callers and community members and be able to read a computer screen and paper documents.

Reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities will be provided in accordance with law.

University Information

45,760 to $53,040 is the annual starting salary for this role

and reflects what Fresno Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this

position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience,

and internal equity. In addition to compensation, FPU offers

a competitive benefits package.

Reserving its rights as a religious institution, Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age or disability, or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you should contact FPU's Human Resources Department at hr@fresno.edu. As a religious institution, the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the Fresno Pacific University statement of faith, the FPU Idea and the University's governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.

This information, including salary, is accurate as of February 10, 2025

Fresno Pacific University offers a wide range of affordable benefits that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. As well as, a 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, and a number of unique unviersity benefits. Please visit and you may review our current Holiday Calendar.

For any benefits questions, please email us at hr@fresno.edu.

Salary : $45,760 - $53,040

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