Support Specialist, Growth & Resources

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Life.Church wants to make a lasting difference in your life, in our community, and in the world. Our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ.

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Life.Church wants to make a lasting difference in your life, in our community, and in the world. Our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. That's how we’re able to make a difference, and it's the driving force behind everything we do.

The Support Specialist is primarily responsible for shaping and executing growth and development opportunities for the YouVersion team. This role combines creativity with operational oversight to create and implement learning experiences that evolve alongside team needs. The Support Specialist partners closely with leaders and staff to develop relevant training initiatives, support staff engagement, and strengthen team effectiveness through strategic development opportunities.

This role utilizes their skillset to deliver outcomes that align with the direction of their team to further Life.Church’s mission and to reach people for Christ.

Support Staff Development Initiatives for the YouVersion Team

Collaborate with leaders to assess development needs and translate them into structured, impactful growth opportunities.

Design learning initiatives that are informed by internal needs, industry trends, and emerging technical opportunities.

Partner with Director of Internal Support to develop and maintain a long-term strategic roadmap
for learning experiences.

Create and manage timelines, scopes, agendas, and speaker lineups for development events and training programs.

Partner Internal Support team members to expand the “YouniVersity” experience beyond onboarding by connecting staff to existing Life.Church learning opportunities, tools, and resources that support long-term success on the YouVersion team.

Foster proactive, cross-functional relationships to align development efforts with broader organizational goals.

Deploy Operational and Training Support

Gather feedback to refine and enhance programs, continuously improving relevance and impact.

Collaborate with team members to support end-to-end event execution and logistics, including venue setup, hospitality, reservations, scheduling, and resource preparation.

Partner with Director of Internal Support to develop and maintain training resources and learning
systems tailored to the needs of the YouVersion team while aligning with broader Life.Church
learning initiatives.

Communicate effectively and regularly with the YouVersion team about upcoming learning opportunities, ensuring training is accessible to a broad audience.

Coordinate with subject matter experts to support area-specific training initiatives.

Partner with Support Team members to execute all-hands events.

Develop and Maintain Team Resources

Build and maintain Staff Portal resources that support and equip the YouVersion team.

Support all Life.Church staff by providing content, contacts, and resources that help teams understand and communicate the vision and reach of YouVersion.

Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems with innovation.

Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships.

Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on operational execution.

Effective in process and organizational management to coordinate, structure, and provide vision to projects.

Ability to drive development strategy, roadmap planning, and successful program launches.

High School Diploma or GED.

1-3 years related work experience.

What We Offer

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✓Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

✓Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.

✓Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.

✓Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.

✓Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.

✓Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.

✓Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment!

✓$160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.

✓Casual dress and work environment.

✓And much more!

At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church.

While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn’t mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page.

All data collected in our application process, from resume collection to application questions, is used for recruitment purposes only.