Orchard Alliance is organized as a subsidiary of and supporting ministry to the mission and affiliated ministries of The Christian and Missionary Alliance (The Alliance). We share the common goal to know Jesus Christ; exalt Him as Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King; and complete His Great Commission by:

• Proclaiming the truth of God’s Word by emphasizing the Lordship of Jesus Christ, the person and work of the Holy Spirit, and the imminent return of the Lord Jesus;
• Evangelizing and discipling persons throughout the United States and around the world, incorporating them into Christ-centered, community-focused congregations, and mobilizing them in a missionary effort designed to plant Great Commission churches among both unreached and responsive peoples worldwide; and
• Working collaboratively with other churches and organizations that share the mission and vision of The Alliance to extend Christ’s Kingdom.

The individual holding the above position must be an active participant in an evangelical Christian church, an Alliance church is preferred, and accept and live in accordance with the C&MA Statement of Faith, Policy on Alcohol and Marijuana Use, and the Statement on Sexuality. The individual must also refrain from behavior that detracts from the Christian testimony of The Alliance and Orchard Alliance. Any deviation from these requirements disqualifies the individual from employment by Orchard Alliance.

The executive assistant is a fully integrated role in the day-to-day operations of Development (DEV) and participates where needed in the development process and procedures to help achieve greater results. It is under the direction of the chief development officer and the assistant vice president for Development (DEV Executives). In the performance of his/her responsibilities, this position supports the overall mission of Orchard Alliance as described below:

Our mission is to equip God’s stewards for greater Kingdom impact. Our vision is to see every person and ministry we serve empowered in biblical stewardship, accomplishing God’s purposes for His glory. Our roots go back to pastors and laypeople establishing a movement of like-minded resource providers for Alliance churches in advancing the gospel, first as the Laymen for Christian Ministry Service, then more formally as the Church Extension Loan Fund in 1959 at General Council, Buffalo, New York. Although there were acts of non-cash giving and estate and gift planning dating back to at least the 1940s, a formalized effort in this area was adopted as Stewardship Ministries in 1969. From these beginnings, Orchard Alliance was born. As a stewardship and generosity ministry, all team members are a 1 Samuel 14:1-14 armor-bearer to The Alliance. Orchard Alliance supports The Alliance with strategic financial resources for their purpose and to advance the Kingdom through their mission and vision.

Primary Duties

• Joins with the DEV Executives in maintaining an organized and efficient workload by managing calendar, email, and activities.
• Supports and represents the DEV Executives by performing highly skilled work such as researching, retrieving, and formatting information and data requiring in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subject matter; drafts, proofreads, and releases records, documents, or forms and other correspondence on their behalf.
• Utilizes a broad understanding and knowledge of Orchard Alliance’s ministry, functions, policies, and operating processes to evaluate questions and situations and give responses for the DEV Executives.
• Serves the Orchard Alliance president from time to time with administrative needs.
• Handles all situations with discretion, confidentiality, professionalism, good judgment, and tact to process information and to facilitate cooperation.
• Performs functions to arrange for meetings, gatherings, and events including travel arrangements, minutes, materials, and maintenance of files.
• Collaborates with all departments of Orchard Alliance in matters potentially complex.
• May be assigned to oversee/administer one or more areas of specialty that fall outside of the typical executive assistant-related duties.
• May attend events and meetings requiring travel overnight and outside the local area.

Education

• Four-year college degree or five years in a related position desired.

Experience

• At least two years’ experience in an executive assistant role or similar role is desired.
• Have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products with excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Be focused and assertive in nature with strong organizational and planning skills.
• Have the ability to build strong working relationships, internally and externally to the organization.           

Organizational Relationships

Reports To: Chief Development Officer

Serves: Chief Development Officer, Assistant Vice President for Development, President

Supervisee: None currently

Competitive Benefits Package

• Industry-leading health insurance package including medical, dental, and vision
• Competitive retirement matching program
• 12 paid holidays plus 20 days paid-time-off annually

To apply:

• Download the employment application by clicking “apply now.”
• Email the completed application, your resume, and your Christian testimony to Joe Lamendola, [email protected].