Job Description
Position Title: Associate Speaker Department: Ministries Employment Status: Full Time Exempt Job Classification Date Written: March 2026 Reports To: Speaker/Director Position Summary The Associate Speaker assists the ministry’s Speaker/Director with his/her functions and duties as enumerated below. Must have a Christ-centered biblical studies approach to hermeneutics and homiletics in accordance with the goals of the Jesus 101 Biblical Institute. Authority and Accountability Authority as delegated by the Speaker/Director. Responsible for assisting in the direction of Jesus 101 in accordance with the ministry’s goals and the Adventist Media Ministries and the Executive Board policies and objectives. Essential Position Functions Writing, speaking, and production for telecast/broadcast and social media. Public speaking engagements, training ministers and leaders in Christ-centered hermeneutics. Writing for creating new materials, resources, and content for Jesus 101 . Writing for development, donor letters, promotional pieces, advertising. Co-hosting television and radio programming as needed. Hosting or co-hosting public relations, donor-related, or constituent events. Strategic planning for Jesus 101’ s direction and upcoming projects. Specific Position Functions Social media, website, podcasts, production content creation for various media venues, development, and quality control in conjunction with Manager and Speaker/Director. Speaking engagements as needed, using Jesus-centered hermeneutical and homiletical methods. Position Specification Qualifications, Scope, and Complexity of Duties: Experience: A minimum of five years of ministry-related experience, with a focus in media and evangelism. Ordained or commissioned minister. Education: Completion of a bachelor’s degree at an accredit college or university. Completion of master’s degree at an accredit college or university. PhD or D. Min. preferred. Requirements: Must be a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in good standing. Must have a Christ-centered emphasis in the interpretation of the Bible. Proficient in Biblical Studies, both Old Testament and New Testament. Ordained or Commissioned minister of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Proficient and up-to-date knowledge of not-for-profit accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. NAD policy as well as any other laws, regulations and rules governing the employment of staff, work requirements, and employee relationships. Knowledgeable with office computer equipment, general office software, use of databases and social media platforms Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Must be bilingual (English and Spanish). Skills, scope, and complexity of duties: Demonstrate experience and skills in Christ-centered Biblical studies. Demonstrate ability to manage, motivate and supervise a staff team. Effective problem-solving and mediation skills. Demonstrate ability to work in a proactively diverse and inclusive organization. Demonstrate ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic, fast-paced, office setting. Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress, deadlines, and crisis situations. Demonstrate ability to share skills and knowledge with others. Necessary public speaking skills. Recognize and be responsible to all of the organization’s significant “publics” (donors, viewers, Board members, Executive Committee members, NAD administrators, other Church leaders and employees). Interpersonal Relationships; Speaker/Director and Manager Department Directors Office Support Staff Executive Board North American Division Administration and Communication Donors, Event Attendees, Constituents Working Conditions; General working conditions in an office Travel flexibility and travel hazards Physical requirements: requires standing, walking, time at desk, reaching, climbing, and lifting (maximum of 50 lbs.) Statistics: Average of 38 regular hours per week Will require variable hours and some weekend work Professional business attire