Job Description
Full-Time, Exempt Employee, Remote Position
Summary: The Cause is a nonprofit organization that provides structure and support for Christian Leaders who serve the underserved worldwide. We give those leaders (referred to as Partners) nonprofit structure, spiritual support, and strategic coaching so that they can accomplish their God-given visions.
The Executive Administrator will support the CEO in accomplishing The Cause’s objectives and making strategic decisions. They will help The Cause oversee internal systems for the organization, supervise all partner administration, and manage contract relationships.
The Executive Administrator will focus on operational strategy. While the CEO is concerned with long-term business goals, the Executive Administrator supervises and implements daily operations, aligned with the business goals and the organization’s strategies.
This staff member will have a large impact on 50+ different ministry projects, and advocate for leaders working with some of the most underserved individuals in the world. All our staff are vision carriers for The Cause and share a deep investment and commitment to this ministry. Staff members take initiative to do independent projects but also work closely as a team.
The Executive Administrator will be a fit for our staff culture at The Cause. We are honoring, supportive, encouraging, passionate, and hard-working. We pursue excellence in all our operations and prioritize healthy relationships. Our value is always “people over projects.” All our staff members pray regularly with and for our partners and are hands-on with the people we serve.
The Cause Values: See our website www.TheCause.org/about/
Essential Functions:
- Provide direct oversight of the administrative, human resources, and accounting teams.
- Analyze internal and external procedures, then implement changes as needed to streamline and enhance efficiency, while keeping relationships paramount.
- Research and implement tech-based changes that allow operations to flow smoothly.
- Oversee our Partners’ reports and budgets in order to make sure that we are maintaining nonprofit compliance and best practices.
- Maintain compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements and laws.
- Evaluate and vote on New Partner applications with the Cause staff.
- Communicate and pray with Partners for initial intake, setup, and maintenance of partnership.
- Process expense reimbursements.
- Protect and handle all confidential information of both the organization and its Partners.
- Fundraising as needed for the organization.
- Represent The Cause with professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm for our goals.
Skills/Values and Qualifications:
- Excellent discernment.
- Strong leadership skills and teamwork mindset.
- Faith values align with the organization.
- Confidentiality.
- Personal and professional integrity a must.
- Ability to interact effectively and appropriately with high-level professionals, boards, committees, volunteers, and executive staff.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well and self-motivate in a flexible environment.
- Ability to gracefully navigate stressful situations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with vendors, partners, and the public.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of applications. Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 is a plus.
- Willingness to pray with the staff and partners on a regular basis, on the phone, and privately.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, emphasis in business administration or communications a plus.
- 3 to 5 years in executive leadership positions preferred.
- 2+ years of experience supervising and managing staff preferred.
- Experience in fundraising preferred.
- Nonprofit experience preferred.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to Morgan@TheCause.org.
