Program Coordinator

Job Title: Program Coordinator

Grade: 10

Work Team: Partnerships & Church Engagement

Longevity Requirement: 1 years

Position Summary:

The TBCI Program Coordinator provides overall support and management for the

Thriving Black Church Initiative. This role focuses on supporting Church Ambassadors,

coordinating events, and ensuring resources are accessible, accurate, and effective in

advancing TBCI’s mission.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide administrative and operational support for the Thriving Black Church

Initiative.

2. Manage TBCI reporting on activities related to key meetings, events, and

information required from partner churches.

3. Serve as the primary contact for Church Ambassadors, offering ongoing support

and guidance to enhance program implementation at the congregational level.

4. Manage the learning groups and discussion forums, working collaboratively with

ODBU’s systems administrator to troubleshoot issues and actively improve the

user experience.

5. Coordinate and execute virtual and in-person events, including training sessions,

workshops, and community gatherings.

6. Manage event logistics, from scheduling and registration to technical support and

post-event follow-up.

7. Work to ensure a welcoming and inclusive experience for all participants,

providing materials and support that encourage active engagement.

8. Ensure learning resources, digital toolkits, and program materials for TBCI

participants are organized, up to date, and easily accessible to participants.

9. Collaborate with authors, SME & content teams to identify and prepare materials

tailored to TBCI’s audience and certification program needs.

10. Liaise with other departments to ensure alignment of resources and programs

with the needs of African American congregations.

11. Coordinate with communications and marketing teams to share program updates

and promote engagement across participating congregations.

Job Specifications

Job Title: Program Coordinator

Study or Knowledge and Experience:

● Familiarity with Black church communities and a commitment to developing

culturally relevant educational resources.

● Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Christian Education, Theology, Business, or

related field (master’s preferred).

● Strong project management skills, capable of handling multiple projects and

meeting tight deadlines.

● Excellent collaboration and communication skills, particularly in working with

subject matter experts and across departments.

● Maintains a high working proficiency in the LMS (LearnDash), Microsoft Office

suite, Adobe Creative Suite software, and other tools as needed.

● Strive to live a life consistent with biblical principles, engaged with the Bible on a

consistent basis and demonstrate continued growth and spiritual development.

Internal Work Environment:

Internal communication consists of collaboration with multiple internal stakeholders,

principally ODB University, the VOICES Collection (Publishing), ODB Media, and

Marketing. Because we work in a Christian ministry, staff are required to demonstrate

tact, discretion, sensitivity, confidentiality, and adhere to ODBM’s values, mission, and

vision as a centered organization.

External Communication:

Interfacing with contractors, vendors, partners (Strategic Governing Partners), churches

and donors. Required to demonstrate tact, discretion, sensitivity, confidentiality, and

adhere to ODBM’s values, mission, and vision as a centered organization.

Leadership Responsibility:

This position helps manage the process of course development, instructional design,

and general program management.

Stewardship of Resources:

None.

Miscellaneous:

Minimal travel; and depending on location.

Our Daily Bread Ministries is a nondenominational nonprofit with staff and volunteers

across the globe and resources distributed in 150 countries and in more than 58

languages. As a global ministry faithful to biblical principles, our commitment to diversity

is reflected in our ministry's mission, vision, values, and ethos.