Assistant Director

Position Summary: The Assistant Director acts as a key collaborator with the department Director in planning, implementing, coordinating, and managing assigned areas within the Health Ministries department. Responsibilities include in-house operations of the department, including event management, facilitating marketing and promotions, and supporting the various networks and Associations of the department. The Assistant Director will also coordinate media productions, perform quality assessments of media material, and facilitate effective networking of various departmental interest groups.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates production of print and digital marketing and media content for all department functions, ensuring highest quality products: flyers, graphics, videos, podcasts, social media, etc.
• Supervises media contractors or utilizes AdventSource for video and print needs in the absence of dedicated Production or Professional Services support. Responsibilities may include minor video editing tasks such as cropping for platforms like YouTube or Vimeo, maintaining stringent quality standards throughout.
• Coordinates the department's participation in vendor/booth displays at various events including Adventist Ministries Convention, Called Convention, Educators Convention, ASi, Pathfinder Camporee, etc.
• Serves as Secretary for the department's ministry networks by overseeing meeting minutes and assists with the operations and planning of health ministry networks.
• Coordinates departmental events and training such as Health Summit, ministry trainings, webinars, etc.
• Selects, organizes, and manages content for various communication platforms, including the website, email newsletters, social media, and other digital or print media.
• Coordinates with partners for production of products, tools and resources developed by the department, including translations as needed.
• Facilitates technical support for virtual classes, webinars, or other programs, utilizing Zoom, MS Teams, and similar technologies.
• Participates in strategic planning for various ministries of the department.
• Serves on the Health Ministries Committee and participates in NAD Health Ministries staff meetings.
• Communicates regularly with NAD Health Ministries director regarding internal and external needs or concerns related to health ministries.
• Performs other work-related duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience, Credentials: A Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree is required. While a Bachelor's degree is required, advanced education in the health field is a plus but not required. Successful related work experience may be acceptable in lieu of scholastic requirements. A minimum of four to five years of experience in administration at various levels of church organization is desired.

Knowledge, Skill: Demonstrated knowledge of principles, policies and beliefs of the North American Division and the Seventh-day Adventist Church, including the values of health and healthy living. Technical skills in software including Zoom, Excel, etc. with the ability to provide support to partners and volunteers is required. High degree of computer proficiency required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Excellent knowledge of English.

Benefits: Healthcare, flexible spending accounts (FSA), life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, continuing education, student loan repayments, moving/relocation assistance, tuition assistance for students who attend Adventist schools, paid time off for holidays, along with paid vacation and sick leave.