Job DetailsJob Location Johnson Ferry Baptist Church - Marietta, GA
Position Type Full Time
Education Level 4 Year Degree
Job Category Information Technology
DescriptionBASIC PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Above all, to grow closer to Jesus Christ. Through intentional, daily time with the Lord, seek to keep Jesus Christ as the priority of your life, realizing that prayer, Bible study, and Christian discipleship are essential to growing in God's will each day.
- Seek to emphasize quality, Christ-centered relationships for both family and friends. We therefore highly encourage a strong work-life balance for all employees.
- Actively seek to be an individual who emphasizes a spirit of teamwork, flexibility, and quality in all aspects of daily work.
JOB SUMMARY: Support JFBC staff in maintaining and utilizing Ministry Platform/JF Access and making it a useful and effective tool across ministries. This position is responsible for developing and implementing ministry solutions as it relates to the Ministry Platform database.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Customize the setup and modification of Ministry Platform internal and web components to meet JF requirements.
- Responsible for Ministry Platform security access permissions and privileges.
- Maintain data standards and develop requirements for custom reporting.
- Work with IT and Communications to install and test new versions of Ministry Platform.
- Write and revise Ministry Platform documentation, including data standards, procedures, and training manuals, as needed.
- Communicate with IT, Communications, and ministry staff to ensure database integrity and security.
- Determine requirements and procedures for all external interfaces to Ministry Platform.
- Act as primary contact with Ministry Platform for technical support to monitor requested system fixes and enhancements.
- Assist in the design and formatting of ministry Platform widgets on the JF Website.
- Write applications or change the current Ministry Platform code as required.
- Work with IT to Monitor and optimize the performance of the Ministry Platform database.
- Ensure compliance with the Ministry Platform vendor license agreement.
- Write custom reports in SQL & SSRS.
- Attend and participate in all regular ministry staff meetings, monthly church staff meetings, staff retreats, training, etc.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Support the Senior Pastor and all other church staff.
QualificationsTEAM VALUES & CRITICAL SKILLS - Team Values
- Trust - We are for one another. We have the courage to offer and receive honest thoughts and feedback, while also protecting our relationships.
- People-First - We believe that people are our first ministry priority. Events and programs are important only to the extent that they allow us to love and serve people.
- Health - We desire to be the healthiest version of ourselves: relationally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
- Collaboration - Our overall mission and vision drive what we do. We work hard to destroy ministry silos and believe that we are better when we work together.
- Development - We desire to grow and improve in our work. We strive to multiply our impact by training and developing others to follow God's calling.
- Critical Skills
- Associate degree or higher or comparable degree desirable. Certifications in specific technology areas are desirable.
- Previous experience in the technology field is required, specifically in an enterprise environment.
- Highly organized and able to effectively multitask.
- Functional knowledge of Windows operating system (Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server), MAC operating system, database structure.
- Prior experience with Ministry Platform preferred.
- Basic SQL ability required. Advanced SQL ability preferred.
- Flexible work hours will be required periodically.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, or Database Management preferred but not required.
- 2-4 years in either a Database Admin or Database Coordinator Role.
- Knowledge of and experience with performance and content management systems.
- Familiarity or past experience with Ministry Platform a plus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Prolonged periods of standing and sitting. Sitting at a desk or working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15-20 pounds at times.