Is God calling you to ministry?
For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.
CHRISTIAN PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS:
All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.
Department Detail – The Human Resources department mission is to demonstrate (proclaim) the Gospel of Jesus Christ in “what” it does for the ministry, the HR employees, and their families and “how” they do it. They will also come alongside their employees to encourage, counsel, and support them in their response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in all they do.
Job Summary – The Recruiter position is responsible for supporting the complete life cycle of the recruiting process, including completing all necessary interviews in support of the team. The recruiter works closely with hiring departments and hiring managers throughout the process to ensure an excellent candidate experience and achieve staffing goals.
Ministry Requirements
- Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
- Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer
- Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits
- Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations
- Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Works closely with hiring managers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the ministry’s hiring needs for open positions
- Monitors submitted requisitions for approval and completes position management, working closely with hiring managers and leadership
- Coordinates and carries out proper interviews in departments throughout the ministry
- Assists with the development and revision of specifications and job descriptions for vacant positions
- Provides thorough and efficient communication between HR and job candidates, hiring managers, and other BGEA staff
- Assists with determining sourcing strategies based on ministry needs and identifying candidates by preparing job board postings, researching, targeting potential candidates, and building talent pipeline through a variety of tools and resources
- Ensure required pre-employment screening (background, social, drug) and reference checks are completed
- Creates job postings for both internal and external applicants through the ATS
- Create and extend job offers in the ATS and with internal and external candidates. Hire as appropriate, ensuring all ministry requirements are met
- Ensures all onboarding, required documentation, and new hire forms are completed and received in preparation for employment
- Answers telephone inquiries, screens phone calls, and responds to requests for information about employment opportunities
- Close out filled/closed job requisitions in all systems - updating applicant records and HR systems accordingly
- Remain active with job boards and build personal networks (Faith Groups, User Groups, churches, Community Organizations, etc.) and Social Networking (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc.) to find quality candidates
- Attends and participates in conferences, college job fairs
- Assists other team members with any necessary tasks and open requisitions
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and ministry policies
Marginal Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists with other meetings and events as directed by leadership
- Other duties may be assigned
Job Specifications
Skills and Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent work experience required
- At least two years of related recruiting experience is required, with prior experience in technical roles a plus
- Prior ministry experience is strongly preferred, specifically in Human Resources
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must maintain a personal relationship with and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
- Must have excellent discernment and communication skills and the ability to do some research and assessment
- Must have high integrity, a friendly demeanor, outward-facing, clear communicator (verbally and written), organized, and able to work independently
- Must have a solid commitment to customer service, patience, diligence, and keen attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment, often juggling and re-setting priorities based on urgent workload
- Ability to work successfully within a team environment, including accepting and completing tasks assigned while helping others on the team in order to achieve team performance expectations
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and general office software and the ability to learn other software and applications as needed
- Experience using an applicant tracking system and an HRIS preferred
Physical/Mental Demands
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to maintain professional image and composure under stress
Working Conditions
- Conventional office environment
- Occasional travel required
Mission Statement
Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same.
Statement of Faith
These core beliefs make up the foundation upon which all our ministry endeavors are based.
- We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God revealing the love of God to the world. (1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; John 3:16).
- We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
(Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6). - We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. (Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15).
- We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, we believe that God will reward the righteous with eternal life in heaven, and that He will banish the unrighteous to everlasting punishment in hell. (Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7).
- We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life. (John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16-18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10).
- We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment. (1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15).
- We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church. (1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23).
- We believe that the ministry of evangelism (sharing and proclaiming the message of salvation only possible by grace through faith in Jesus Christ) and discipleship (helping followers of Christ grow up into maturity in Christ) is a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15;1 Peter 3:15).
- We believe God’s plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made for each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9).
- We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism. (Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, and 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15).
- 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; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10).
- We believe God wonderfully and immutably creates each person biological male or female. These two distinct, but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of God’s merciful design and creative order. (Genesis 1:26-27; Mark 10:6; 1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5).
Expectations for Ministry Employment
As an employee of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association:
- I acknowledge that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior and that I am a personal representative of Him.
- I understand that BGEA is a Christian organization whose purpose is proclaiming the message of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world.
- I agree that the purpose of my employment with BGEA is to further its Christian purpose, that I am prepared to assist in accomplishing that purpose, and that my role with BGEA plays a vital part in carrying out its Christian purpose and mission.
- I understand that I must exhibit conduct that is consistent with BGEA’s expectations, whether at work or away from work, in keeping with scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies including Christian Conduct.
- I understand that BGEA has the right and the responsibility to ensure that its Christian religious purpose is carried on with the highest standards and is not harmed or impeded by conduct that is inconsistent with the Bible, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, its Christian religious purpose, or its policies
- I understand that any of my conduct which is not in keeping with the scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies, is inconsistent with BGEA’s Christian religious purpose.
- I understand that if my conduct is determined by BGEA to be inconsistent with its Christian religious purpose, the result will be corrective action up to and including termination from employment.
The Title VII Exception for Employment
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is a faith-based religious organization committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through every effective means. Consistent with our charitable purpose to share the Christian faith, a requirement for employment at BGEA is affirmation and adherence to our Christian Statement of Faith. Our Statement of Faith prerequisite for employment is based upon federal law set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1.