Sanctuary of Unborn Life

Administrative Director (Full Time)

 

SOUL is a pro-life Christian nonprofit ministry that provides support, mentoring, and housing assistance for pregnant and new moms in the South Carolina Lowcountry.

 

SOUL endeavors to create a safe haven that provides emotional support and spiritual encouragement as well as life management counseling, career skills, and financial assistance for expectant mothers.

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​Skillset

• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to multitask multiple projects at a time

• Follows policies and procedures thoroughly

• Motivated self-starter who is able to work independently

• Leader mentality who is able to delegate and manage people well

• Ability to respond to urgent needs

• Ability to plan ahead and meet deadlines

• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills; professional and personal

• Good written communication skills

• Able to stay calm and positive under pressure

• Computer and internet literacy

• Creative in new ideas, assessing what might work and what can be improved

• Responsive and flexible to meet needs

 

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Associates Degree or higher preferred.

• Minimum one year experience in human services, nonprofit, social work, public health, business, marketing, graphic design, fundraising, and/or ministry preferred.

 

License Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license and carry automotive insurance.

 

Summary of Main Duties: Client Program Administration and Supporter Connection Co-Leadership

 

Community Representation

Represent the ministry in the community in a manner consistent with SOUL mission, vision, and faith-based values

 

Client Programs Administration

• General

  • Oversee all client service programs and provide direct services: SOUL Sisters mentoring and group, housing assistance, educational programming, care closet, transportation assistance, etc.

  • Read client case notes at least weekly and provide guidance to staff and volunteer mentors

  • Monitor phone line and respond to client calls within 1 business day

  • Bring women through application processes to determine eligibility for assistance, responding to crisis situations in a timely manner

  • If accepted, complete and upload Admission Agreement and Consents

  • Coordinate with Executive Director on updating and developing policies, procedures, programs, and trainings as needed

  • Maintain confidentiality of client information gained

  • Assist in locating resources and referring clients to appropriate services

• Facilitate the Housing Assistance Program

  • Assist client in locating suitable housing or emergency shelter as needed

  • Pay for approved hotel stays and utility bill subsidies

  • Ensure facilitation of required mentoring and ongoing client financial reporting requirements, continuing to assess need

  • Monitor Housing Authority websites to track application openings and communicate to clients in need

• Oversee the Maternity Home

  • If accepted, bring client through orientation and check-in process

  • Ensure all policies and procedures are followed

  • Plan and implement the Maternity Home Program, based on client’s needs

  • Assign mentors and home visitors as needed

  • Personally visit the home a minimum of once per week, depending on the stage; assess client and home needs, responding appropriately

  • Monitor security measures

  • Respond to urgent and emergent needs within the home

  • Oversee home maintenance during guest stays, and complete steps needed for transitions between guests

  • Purchase or request donations of needed supplies

  • Bring client through discharge and check-out process

  • Collaborate with Directors on the development of Maternity Home(s)

 

Supporter Connection Co-Leadership

• Ensure response to public connection requests within 1 business day

• Donor / volunteer outreach, personal communications, gratitude, and follow-up

• Coordinate, recruit, and supervise volunteers for nonprofit needs

• Co-plan, organize, lead, promote, and execute SOUL Supporter events:

  • Annual Tea with SOUL fundraiser - Late Spring

  • Annual Supporter Connection (fundraiser/awareness) event - Summer/Fall

  • Annual Volunteer Appreciation event - Winter

• Coordinate with SOULcial Media Volunteer / Executive Director on promotions 

  • Provide photos, stories, and quotes with consent

  • Coordinate the creation of an annual Client Testimony video to be shared at Tea with SOUL and online

 

Various administrative duties: spreadsheets, case notes, photo uploads, records, etc.

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This is not an exhaustive list of all potential duties and responsibilities.

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Starting Position:

• Full time at 30 hours/week, potential for increase

• Work from home, in SOUL locations, and in the community

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To apply, complete the application below, and send your resume with a cover letter email to info@sanctuaryofunbornlife.org