Coordinator, The Ridley Institute

• Supervised by: Director of The Ridley Institute
• Supervises: Volunteers (event support)
• Labor Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
• Hours: 20–25 hours per week (varies by season)

Role Summary

The Coordinator of The Ridley Institute (TRI) is a pivotal role supporting the growth, reach, and organizational excellence of TRI amid a season of significant expansion. Due in part to a recent grant acquisition and a broader renewal of our online presence, this position has expanded substantially beyond its original administrative scope. The Coordinator now carries meaningful responsibility in three additional areas: (1) oversight of online communications, (2) stewardship of relationships with key partners and stakeholders, and (3) tactical management of organizational partnerships, including seminaries and collaborative ministry networks.

To apply, send an expression of interest, with your resume, to Mrs. Sandy Hill (SHill@StAndrews.Church).

Duties & Responsibilities

A. Program & Event Administration

• Assist the Director with day-to-day operations and program coordination.
• Coordinate registration, small groups, printed materials, catering, guest speaker travel, and room setup for all “live” courses and intensives (including Tuesday evenings, Thursday mornings, and 4–5 weekend intensives per year).
• Recruit, train, and deploy an army of volunteers to support event execution.
• Maintain and update online streaming courses and facilitate learner registration.
• Help maintain the online learning platform for seminary-affiliated courses.
• Schedule and manage video conference tutorials for seminary students.
• Maintain accurate academic records for seminary students.
• Plan and execute other special events as directed.

B. Online Communications Oversight

• Serve as the primary steward of TRI’s digital presence, including website, social media platforms, email newsletters, and other communications channels.
• Develop and maintain a content calendar; ensure consistent, timely, and on-brand communication across all platforms.
• Create and publish digital content (event announcements, course promotions, program updates, donor communications) in coordination with the Director.
• Manage and grow TRI’s email list and subscriber communications using platforms such as MailChimp or equivalent.
• Coordinate with St. Andrew’s communications staff to align TRI communications with broader church identity and messaging.
• Monitor engagement analytics across digital platforms and provide periodic reports to the Director.
• Support the launch and ongoing maintenance of any new digital initiatives funded by grant activities.

C. Partner & Stakeholder Relationship Stewardship

• Serve as a primary point of contact for TRI’s key relational partners, including donors, ministry collaborators, alumni, and community constituents.
• Maintain a contacts database and stewardship records for stakeholder relationships.
• Assist the Director in preparing communications, updates, and reports for stakeholders and collaborative partners.
• Coordinate hospitality and communications for visiting speakers, faculty, and partner representatives.
• Help plan and execute stakeholder engagement events such as open houses, receptions, and annual update gatherings.
• Represent TRI professionally in correspondence and interactions with external partners.

D. Partnership & Seminary Coordination

• Serve as the primary operational liaison to TRI’s seminary partners (e.g., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and others).
• Facilitate registration and onboarding for students enrolled in seminary-affiliated TRI courses.
• Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and academic record-keeping in partnership with seminary registrars and program directors.
• Manage communication and workflow with collaborative ministry organizations, including scheduling, agreements, and program alignment.
• Identify and flag opportunities to deepen or expand existing partnerships; communicate these to the Director with relevant context.
• Maintain organized records of MOUs, partnership agreements, and related correspondence.

E. General

• Demonstrate a positive, service-oriented, and mission-aligned attitude in all interactions.
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality in all sensitive matters.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education & Experience

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of administrative, program coordination, or communications experience; experience in a ministry, nonprofit, or educational setting strongly preferred.

Core Competencies

• Excellent organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to write for both professional and ministry audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities and adapt to seasonal demands.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality across all areas of the role.
• Professional and relational presence in interactions with external partners, donors, and stakeholders.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Gmail and either Microsoft Windows or macOS; Google Workspace required.
• Experience with WordPress or comparable CMS for website management.
• Experience with email marketing platforms (MailChimp or equivalent).
• Familiarity growing digital media engagement across multiple channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, etc.).
• Experience with online learning platforms (e.g., Thinkific, Google Classroom) preferred.
• Knowledge of Canva or comparable design tools preferred.
• Comfort with video conferencing tools (Zoom, Google Meet).

Ministry Fit

• Knowledge, understanding, and personal acceptance of Anglican theology.
• Alignment with the mission and vision of The Ridley Institute and St. Andrew’s Church.

Employment Disclaimer

The above ministry description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. As with all positions at St. Andrew’s, employment is “at will” on both the part of the employee and St. Andrew’s. This ministry description is not a contract, and employment may be terminated by either party with or without notice and with or without cause.

St. Andrew’s is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

We do not require all employees to be Anglicans, but because of our essential identity as a community of faith in Jesus Christ, we require all employees to wholeheartedly believe and confess that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no one comes to the Father but by Him. As a community, we submit to the authority of the Holy Scriptures as the standard for Christian faith and life. We uphold the sanctity and dignity of human life, the creation of humankind in God’s image as male and female, and the unchangeable standard of Christian marriage between one man and one woman as the only proper place for sexual intimacy and the basis of the family.*

* “Fundamental Declarations” of the Anglican Church in North America and “The Jerusalem Declaration” of the Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans.

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