Do you feel called to work in the NPO sector? Are you passionate about helping young boys grow up to be good men? Are you resilient and resourceful, being able to build something from scratch? Do you enjoy creating and nurturing relationships? Then this job is for you.
Candidates who do not follow all the instructions on this job advert will be ignored. So, take your time, read carefully and if this is for you, then send us your application.
A positive male role model plays a pivotal role in the life of a boy and can help develop a boy into a good man. The Character Company is a Non-profit Organisation that focuses on providing a long-term MENtorship program to young boys growing up with absent fathers. We are a group of men and women, from all walks of life, concerned with the impact of absent fathers on our families and society, working together to raise boys to be good men so that our communities can be a safer place for women and children.
They need a Business Development Consultant who will be directly involved in the expansion and development of The Character Company’s operations and social impact. He will achieve this by developing and supporting the company’s: MENtor recruitment drive; Social Media strategy; brand recognition; financial growth initiatives; and various events which form part of our programs. As part of the fund-raising component a target-based commission structure forms part of this role.
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
DELIVERABLES MENtor Expansion • Work closely with the MENtor intake team and support the intake process. • Design and implement a National Expansion plan for TCC that can also support the Fixed Term Regional Characters (FTRC’s).
• Add at least two (2) new MENtors or FTRC’s to the TCC national footprint every month. • Design and implement a Social Media strategy around MENtor expansion across all TCC social media platforms. • Design and implement an “on air” strategy for MENtor expansion nationally. • Direct involvement with implementing the suggested expansion plans and strategies. • Monitor, review and analyse strategies in marketing, sales, advertising, and other fields of operations. Events • Plan and coordinate at least two (2) weekend camps in Gauteng per month. • Plan and coordinate at least four (4) family picnics per annum in partnership with Regional Characters in all areas where we have a footprint. • Plan and coordinate MENtor expansion events nationally in line with and to support the MENtor expansion target. • Coordinate & manage fundraising events for and behalf of TCC. These events include: TCC managed events; and others such as the Two Oceans Marathon, 947 Cycle Challenge etc. • Coordinate quarterly National Prayer meetings. Fundraising
• Promote awareness of the organization’s mission and work.
• Research and identify new funding opportunities – including growth areas, trends, and partnerships.
• Assist in the execution of fundraising campaigns.
• Manage the creation of marketing and promotional material.
• Assist to plan and coordinate fundraising events. • Research and suggest measures for increasing donor base. • Assist in the recruitment of Volunteer workers to support TCC operations and events. Reporting
• Compile & submit monthly reports at management’s request.
• Keep accurate records of all expansion projects and funding programs.
YOU MUST HAVE:
Strong Belief and Values – Guided by an unwavering belief and faith in God, as well as core values that are visible and enduring. Values should include courage, kindness, honesty, respect, and self-discipline.
Confident – Confidence comes with knowing who you are, and knowing what you are capable of, never in an arrogant way, but in a secure way. Should be able to rely on personal skills and strengths to handle whatever comes up.
Dependable – Trustworthy, reliable, and responsible, following policies and procedures, and producing consistent good work.
Passionate – A positive attitude and high level of energy, showing a genuine interest in making a difference in the lives of others.
Outdoor oriented – Someone who loves the outdoor environment, understanding the value of outdoor education / activities and how to utilize these activities for the benefit of the boys.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Minimum of Matric and/or Diploma in one of the following: Marketing, Business Administration, Events Management, Operations Management.
Experience working / volunteering in the non-profit sector.
Experience in a sales and marketing environment.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Experience with fundraising, donor relations and/or fund development would be ideal.
Experience in developing partnerships.
Experience in teaching / mentoring / working with youth.
Experience in the outdoor- and/or adventure industries.
Confidence with public speaking.
Trained in First Aid (at least level 1) or be willing to be trained in First Aid.
If you don’t have any of the above, prove to us why you don’t need it to do this job well.
YOU MUST BE GOOD AT:
Planning – The ability to compile a plan and/or develop quality programs and material that will be a clear guideline on how to execute, as well as improve activities even in changing environments.
Organization – Creating structure and order with outstanding attention to detail; working efficiently by coordinating people and resources, as well as grouping and assigning tasks while remaining accountable for the outcome of any delegated work.
Communication – Clear and confident speech, intentional listening, and effective writing.
Leadership – Leading through influence, rather than authority, building good relationships with, and among team members
Facilitation and teamwork – Helping a group of people (or a team) to work together, by guiding them firstly towards understanding, and secondly towards achieving their common objectives. Also, you must be able to fit into and successfully work as part of a team.
SHARE IN OUR BELIEFS BASED ON BIBLICAL TRUTHS:
We believe that there is one God, the creator of everything, represented in the Holy Trinity – Father, Son & Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6).
We believe that the Bible is the inspired and authoritative word of God (1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17).
We believe that Jesus is God the Son and the only way to the Father and that he died on the cross for our sins, was buried and resurrected and therefore if we believe in HIM, we have eternal life (John 3:16; John 14:6).
We believe in the sanctity of marriage between one genetic male and one genetic female (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4-5; Mark 10:6-9).
We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen (Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Galatians 6:10).
SO, WHAT NOW?
This is not going to be the usual copy and paste job application. Show us that you really want this role. You going to have to put in some research and maybe scratch your head a little bit if you want to work for us.
Please answer the following questions:
What about the Chain Breakers video mostly resonates with you and why?
How would you use your response to question 1, in your expansion strategy to recruit more MENtors for The Character Company?
Give us a short description of what you see as the biggest barrier/s of entry to get new MENtors and how you could overcome that.
Fundraising in the current South African economic climate is no easy task. How would you approach this and overcome some of the challenges to raising funds for an NPO?
Briefly tell us about your relationship with Abba, our Heavenly Father, the creator of the universe.
Salary: R10,000.00 (CTC) + Commission + Reasonable Travel Expenses to be discussed
Email your answers along with your cv to both email addresses:
Due to the cause of the Organisation and the nature of this role, it would be most suitable for a male candidate.
Watch this video before reading on: Chain Breakers – The Character Company: https://youtu.be/5Hsp_6Egtno
For more about The Character Company, refer to www.thecharactercompany.co.za