Family Life Ministries has an opening for a full-time Regional Underwriting Representative (RUR) covering the Rochester, Buffalo, and Jamestown areas of NY. Family Life, in its 67th year of ministry, has plans to build a new world-class headquarters in Corning, NY that will allow for the growth and expansion of our performing arts, events, and Hope & Healing counseling ministry departments, as well as our regional radio network which consists of nearly 75 broadcast signals in New York and Pennsylvania. Key responsibilities include networking and building relationships with businesses interested in supporting Family Life’s ministry outreach. For more information on Family Life and our future facility, visit https://www.familylife.org/buildingupdate.
The individual chosen to fill this position will have the opportunity of working with a talented team of over 60 staff members. An overwhelming sense of God’s call to use one’s talents and life to advance His work are necessary requirements to fill this position. The RUR must be a follower of Jesus Christ as they will represent Family Life to the businesses, churches, and other staff.
Family Life considers partnership with local churches and other Christian organizations/ministries a high priority. Integrity, excellence, teamwork, and a passion to serve characterize the ministry of Family Life. Please fill out an online application and email your resume to ricksnavely@familylife.org or mail to Family Life: POB 506, Bath, NY 14810.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify and network with businesses and not-for-profit organizations in your assigned region
- Develop long-term relationships with prospects to form mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Present opportunities for underwriting and paid promotional campaigns on Family Life to air in either one or multiple regions
- Submit all necessary paperwork needed to get underwriting and promotional messages on the air
- Report to the Director of Radio and submit weekly activity reports
- Coordinate with the Underwriting Coordinator and Radio Production Director to furnish all necessary information for underwriting and promotional messages, and to ensure underwriting messages and promotional spots are completed on time and ready to air
- Represent Family Life at events in your assigned region as needed
- Virtually attend weekly Underwriting Team meeting
- Attend one weekly Family Life staff meeting in person each month
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, preferably with a focus on Marketing, Advertising, Business, or Communications
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; meticulous organizational, project management, and time management skills.
- The temperament and personality to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, positive, and pleasant manner; ability to exercise independent judgment when appropriate
- Ability to work well under pressure; self-motivated with a proven ability to solve problems; ability to work under varying degrees of supervision
- Fully competent in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and Excel
- Previous experience with SalesForce or similar CRM programs preferred
- Ability to work some nights and weekends, especially when attending Family Life events and other business networking events
- Be available for all four days of our Spring and Fall Sharathons and both days of our Summer Fund Drive
SALARY
$45,000 – $60,000
Compensation is based on a combination of a base salary plus commissions. The position also comes with an array of benefits, including medical coverage, a Health Savings Account, a Health Reimbursement Arrangement, a 403(b) plan with matching contributions, life insurance, disability benefits, ten paid holidays, five paid time-off (PTO) days, and ten vacation days allowable within the first year.