OVERVIEW
Better Together works to end the root causes of poverty, dependency, divorce and child abuse by leveraging the power of the local church to provide struggling families with supportive relationships and meaningful work. Once properly supported, families can achieve independence, stay together and thrive.
Better Jobs, a ministry of Better Together, is a program designed to bedelivered through local churches to help their community find hope anddignity through employment. Better Jobs trains, equips and supportschurches in establishing, maintaining, and growing this employment ministry in their local community.
Better Together is looking for an additional project manager to work handin hand with our great church partners. They will train, support and equip churches from start to finish as they start their jobs ministry. As such, the ideal candidate should learn quickly and adapt to new technology, software, and digital tools, with a willingness to embrace evolving systems and processes.
The ideal candidate should have experience in project management andenjoy working in an agile environment. They should have demonstratedleadership, communication, organization and networking skills. He or sheshould be a self-starter who thrives when challenged and is comfortableworking remotely, have a demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity, analyze programs and find creative solutions.
CULTURE AND FIT
At Better Together, we are a mission-first team that shows up with purpose, humility, and grit. Our culture is shaped by five core values that guide how we lead, how we serve, and how we grow. If these values reflect who you are and how you work, you may be a great fit for our team.
- We Love Others: We lead with empathy, humility, and integrity. We treat every person with dignity, make people feel seen and valued, and do what’s right even when it’s hard.
- Do you treat people with respect, no matter their background or behavior?
- Do you make decisions based on what’s best for others, not just yourself?
- We Choose Gratitude: Gratitude fuels our joy and shapes how we show up. We focus on what’s possible, not what’s missing. We uplift others, celebrate progress, and keep perspective—even in the tough seasons.
- Do you stay positive and solutions-focused when challenges arise?
- Do you regularly speak encouragement and appreciation to your teammates?
- We Are Ideal Team Players: We are hungry, humble, and people-smart. We take initiative, lift others up, and work wisely with all kinds of people. The best teams aren’t made of perfect people—they’re made of teachable ones.
- Do you take ownership and go the extra mile without being asked?
- Are you open to feedback and constantly looking for ways to grow?
- We Do Hard Things: We don’t quit when things get hard. We press in with courage, keep a growth mindset, and do whatever it takes to get the job done. We don’t waste time on drama—we stay focused on the mission.
- Do you rise to challenges with resilience and a clear head?
- Do you consistently push through discomfort to deliver results?
- We’re All In: We carry the mission in our hearts and act like owners. We take full responsibility, build capacity in ourselves and others, and do the work that matters most.
- Are you passionate about transforming lives and communities through your work?
- Do you take initiative and show up fully—because you believe this mission is worth it?
We don’t hire just for talent. We hire for alignment, character, and commitment to the mission. Expect honest conversations about these values throughout the hiring process.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Better Jobs Project Manager will have four primary roles, broken down into key responsibilities. They are:
Training, Support, and Cultivation
- Lead churches and volunteers through Better Jobs ministry trainings
- Attend job fairs and support Better Jobs Ministry launches
- Nurture and cultivate church cohorts and partners
Project Management
- Lead churches and support them as they start their Better Jobs Ministry
- Manage detailed project schedule and work plan, which includes meeting with churches on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to help churches successfully implement and sustain their jobs ministry
- Manage multiple job fairs simultaneously, which are at different stages of the process
- Provide problem-solving support to partner churches to determine and define project scope and objectives
- Export and share data to church and key partners
Comfortably use Canva and established templates to create professional flyers and promotional materials in support of partner job fairs
- Step in as needed to ensure a successful job fair
- Debrief churches, businesses and volunteers to seek feedback to help further innovate our model
- Work with Partnership Manager for Florida church partners to assist and coordinate partners
Data and Reporting
- Run reports and share data
- Measure project performance to identify areas of improvement
- Use best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project’s execution
- Ensure that each job fair maintains success benchmarks
Job Coaching and Employer Management and Support
- Nurture Better Jobs employer partners who engage with Better Jobs
- Match job coaches to job seekers during job fairs
- Provide support to job coach volunteers as needed
- Update employer information for job coaches at job fairs
- Assist other Better Together team members with job coaches and job placement recommendations for families as available
- Track job coaching and job seeker interactions and job placement
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, project management, business management, or a related field, plus a minimum of three years of relevant project management experience; or
- A minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
- Technological requirements: Salesforce, Asana, Canva, and Basecamp
- Match Better Together’s core values (described above).
- Must maintain regular communication with the team to coordinate efforts and provide updates.
TIMING, LOCATION AND COMPENSATION
Better Together seeks to fill this position as soon as possible. The organization’s headquarters are in Naples, Florida, but all the Better Together staff reside in Florida. Better Together has built a highly successful work culture over the past decade with systems and structures designed for clarity, flexibility, and great communication. Key elements of the environment include:
- Weekly team meetings with clear accountability and the opportunity to solve issues as a team.
- Quarterly in-person team meetings at which you’ll build deeper relationships, set clear goals aligned with the Better Together vision, and brainstorm how to seize new opportunities
- An intensive 90-day orientation to familiarize you with the Better Together team, our policies, and how we operate
- Home office setup, including equipment and communication tools you need to hit the ground running
Better Together offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a health benefit and generous paid leave plan.
Compensation and Benefits:
Better Together offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a health benefit and generous paid leave plan. Which includes:
- Medical (99% employer paid, employee only)
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time off
- Retirement Savings Plan with 50/50 employer match up to 6%
Better Together is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are given equal opportunity for employment and advancement within the company.
HOW TO APPLY
Please email a cover letter and resume to hiring@bettertogetherus.org.
