Context:

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Australia is an expanding charity with a strong vision and passionate workforce. CAP is building a movement of Christians that are committed to tackling both material and relational poverty. CAP has a vision that no Australian will face financial distress alone, a future where hope, community and generosity abound so that all will flourish.

CAP exists to equip a movement of churches to walk alongside those in financial distress, while confidently proclaiming Jesus. CAP provides the training, tools, support and encouragement churches need to provide a life transforming service to participants.

The Network Operations team exists to onboard churches into Money Mentoring and provide the support and encouragement Money Mentors and churches need to provide a life transforming service to participants. Network Operations are focused and committed to building strong relationships with church partners and Money Mentors in order to build a sustainable and effective ministry within the church.

Purpose:

This role will support Money Mentors, ensuring they are well equipped to meet the needs of their participants. This role will also include the coordination of a 1300 helpline referral service that will enable participants to be connected to a Money Mentor and offer support to Money Mentors in their work with participants.

Passion:

You are passionate about the role the local church plays in seeing people move from a place of distress to a place of flourishing. You are excited by equipping and supporting Money Mentors from local churches to walk alongside people in financial distress including connecting Money Mentors with people in their community.

The Role:

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for ensuring that Money Mentors are increasing their confidence and competence to
  • give hope (share Jesus)
  • build community (form long term transformational relationships with participants)
  • live generously (share their lives and finances for the benefit of those in financial distress)
• Responsible for the engagement of Money Mentors in the mentor community post onboarding through a variety of platforms and strategies (i.e Facebook, regular email communication, weekly Prayer Bulletin)
• Development and coordination of new enquiries systems (including 1300 helpline, online referral system) for connecting participants to Money Mentors
• Development and coordination of Money Mentor phone support (including 1300 helpline) for assisting Money Mentors in their work with participants
• Responsible for the ongoing support of Money Mentors post onboarding

Network Operations Team Support:

As part of the Network Operations team, you may be required to contribute to the following activities:

• Organising events for engaging the Money Mentor community
• Facilitating training for Money Mentors
• Managing church partnerships

Person specification:

Essential:

• Christian mentoring and/or coaching experience

Desired:

• Experience in facilitating online communities
• Experience in coordinating and delivering phone-based support

If you would like to speak to someone personally, to obtain further information about this role, please send an email to [email protected] using the subject line: Mentor Community Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs with your name and contact number.