Current Openings - Communications
God is doing so much and yet few workers have the time or ability to communicate this effectively. You have a passion to capture the real story and significance of ministry with words and images. As part of a larger regional team, you’ll produce regular field reports and special features as well as provide training to your team members to improve their personal communications.
 Austria
- Administrative Assistant OM EAST
Do you want to see God glorified in Eurasia, especially former communist countries?
You will assist our field leader with correspondence, record-keeping, data base management (Petra), and many other similar responsibilities. This job has lots of variety.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible
- Journalist/Communications Co-ordinator OM EAST
You can use your communications skills to share what God is doing in EurAsia and voice the needs of forgotten peoples you probably have never heard of.
This position involves providing articles for our team publications and co-ordinating our correspondence, data base management (Petra) and other similar responsibilities. There will be opportunities for you to travel to countries and people groups in our ministry area.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
- Public Relations Coordinator - OM Austria
You coordinate and manage the area of public relations within OM Austria. If you have a flair for coordination, a passion to mobilize the Austrian church, ideas to develop PR materials and a talent to train staff in communication and PR, then you are the person we need right now!
Other tasks could be: Organize and lead traveling teams; develop a corperate design; maintain and develop our homepage; be responsible for our publications.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years
 Belgium
- Field Communication person
An exciting opportunity to fulfill the vision of OM Belgium by:
Sharing the great things God is doing in this nation.
Raising awareness of the needs in Belgium.
Mobilising Belgian churches for world mission.
Inviting people to become partners in the ministry through prayer, giving and by joining the work.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
 Canada
- Administrative Assistant - Financial Development
This crucial role includes interaction and communication with Donors and partners accross Canada under the direction of our Director of Development. A variety of tasks such as scheduling, word processing, and data management are part of the role.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years
 Central Asia
- Assistant/ Manager for Christian Multimedia Project
new!
DVDs are an amazing tool for evangelism and disciplship in Muslim Central Asia. In this part of the world, many people are only semi-literate and much prefer watching TV/ DVDs to reading books. OM is partnering with others to dub appropriate Christian digital resources into Central Asian languages. Long-term, we would love to see the production of original material too.
Both mission and local church leaders see the production and distribution of appropriate DVD materials in local languages as a high priority. But lack of manpower is slowing this process.
Our multimedia project offers a unique opportunity to partner with local believers to facilitate the selection, production and distribution of media throughout the country, greatly improving the access of Central Asia's Muslims to the gospel.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years
- Communications and Donor Relations Officer
Help us tell the world about what God is doing among one of the most unreached people groups in the world. We’re looking for a passionate communicator with a love for unreached peoples to improve public awareness of our ministry and to develop and maintain healthy relationships with donors and partners. If this is you, click the link to find out more!
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years
- Media Coordinator
We are looking for a tech-savvy person to help us tell stories from the frontier.
Rural Central Asia is one of the most under-developed and needy regions on earth, even more so than many African or S E Asian countries. Our organization focuses on this frontier - serving those unreached by either relief and development efforts or spiritual truth.
Our work is heavily dependent on both the goodwill of the government and a steady stream of personnel and financial resources. Clear, effective and attractive communication is vital to both donor and government relations, as well as to attracting new personnel for our projects. We have wonderful stories to tell, but need someone with the passion and skills to help us get the attention of our audience so we can get our message across.
We are looking for someone to redesign our website for maximum impact and also help us develop useful media tools that will communicate effectively to raise awareness and mobilize workers and resources.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years
- PA to Country Director
new!
Our NGO Country Director, working in the "roof of the world" capital Central Asian city, is in need of a PERSONAL ASSISTANT. Assisting the director in correspondence and other administrative tasks.(M)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
 Czech Republic
- Communication Facilitator
Communication with churches, other OM teams, supporters and friends of the team. Writing and sending out newsletters, prayer updates, submitting articles to magazines, updating the web site, writing and designing brochures and other recruiting materials, helping with team presentations
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible
 France
- Communications Manager
Are you a good communicator with some creative abilities? Do you enjoy interacting with people from various countries around the OM world?
We want to further develop our communications with the outside world and within OM.
Help create a quarterly newsletter in English & French, oversee the OM France website content & produce publicity/recruiting materials to maintain that crucial link with donors & partners around the world.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years
- Recruiter
France is spiritually one of the poorest countries in Western Europe, with less than 1% evangelical Christians.
Are you gifted at motivating people?
If you enjoy helping others reach out to the lost, come and look after our custom-made outreaches. They are tailored to the needs of groups or individuals wanting to come, often from specific churches abroad.
Part of your time could also be spent recruiting and mobilising people in French churches into mission. You would be part of the Global Challenge team.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible
- Short-term Outreach Coordinating Team Member - Custom-made Outreaches
France is spiritually one of the poorest countries in Western Europe, with less than 1% evangelical Christians. Along with our regular outreaches, we want to encourage others to come and reach the many who haven't heard of Jesus Christ.
Do you have good organizational skills? Can you communicate fairly well? Come be part of a team organising short-term outreaches for international participants in French cities. Be the contact point for the groups asking for an outreach, for the other OM offices & for the French churches.
You will also be involved in co-ordinating the custom-made outreach logistics (teaching, worship, prayer & practical evangelism training).
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years
 Greece
- Communications Facilitator
Based in the home office in Athens this person would work part-time in english language communications both for paper and website. All office staff work part-time in the office and part-time in church or other people ministry. For other ministries in Greece please see other job descriptions.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
 Hungary
- Financial Developement Officer
Serve OM Hungary's ministries through fund raising and by maintaining and developing relationships with partners and potential partners. You will work closely with the communications coordinator to produce follow up reports, thank you letters and creative feedback to maintain accountability.
There will be opportunities for you to get involved with the evangelism and church planting ministry.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
 Ireland
- Head of Communications
new!
We are looking for someone to join our team to take on the crucial role of Head of Communications. Help to transform lives and communities by communicating what God is doing in Ireland and around the world. Use your communication gifts to build relationships and inspire people to get involved in God's work.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
 Italy
- Conference Center Missions Mobilizer
OM Italy owns a retreat/conference center in northwestern Italy called "Forterocca" (meaning "Solid Rock"). Our aim is to provide guests with a genuine evangelical experience through endearing service in an unique environment. However, we also want every visitor to leave with a greater vision for missions locally, nationally and internationally. We are looking for people to form a team to create a missions-experience / exhibition at the center so that guests can see and learn about missions and opportunities to serve all over the world. We want people to help us develop and implement a strategy of how Forterocca can be used in increasing ways in missions. Do some research about the Waldensian valleys and their unique spiritual environment and heritage in order to help us offer our guests an opportunity to learn about the rich history of missions in this valley. Help us impact the lives of the thousands of people who visit Forterocca each year.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
- Orientation & Assimilation Assistant
This person will work directly with the OM-Italy Field Leader to assist new team members becoming a part of the team and in beginning to take an active role in team life and life in the Italian culture. Documents such as permits of stay, residence permits, and new phone, utilities, etc., as well as possibly locating a new residence are all a part of the needs of new team members. This person will also be responsible for helping the new team members discover the local Italian culture and history and will learn about the local and regional cultures as a part of the role. Additionally, a growing number of potential missions personnel are visiting the OM-Italy field on vision trips, and this person will lead the process of welcoming and hospitality for these guests to the OM offices.
A candidate with an aptitude for learning the processes and culture in Italy, the ability to complete tasks, and a love for serving others will contribute significantly to the growing OM-Italy team.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 6-12 months
- Personal Assistant to Conference Center Manager
OM Italy owns a retreat/conference center in northwestern Italy called "Forterocca" (meaning "Solid Rock"). We are looking for someone with excellent administrative skills, an eye for detail, and a high level of responsibility to be the personal assistant to the Forterocca Manager. You will be part of the administration team by supporting the management, both in running the facility as well as the center's ministry activity. Forterocca aims to provide guests, students and visitors with a genuine evangelical experience through endearing service in an unique environment. Become part of a team that creates that unforgettable experience here at the center. You will also have opportunities for ministry outside of Forterocca together with the OM Italy team
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
- Receptionist and Administrative Support Christian Conference Center
OM Italy owns a retreat/conference center in northwestern Italy called "Forterocca" (meaning "Solid Rock"). We need a receptionist and administrative support person to assist in the day to day administrative duties of running the center. Responsibilities include reception duty and supporting the admin team. Forterocca aims to provide guests, students and visitors with a genuine evangelical experience through endearing service in an unique environment. Become part of a team that creates that unforgettable experience here at the center. You will also have opportunities for ministry outside of Forterocca together with the OM Italy team.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
- Resource Development Director
CAPITAL GAINS POSITION IN ITALY!
This is a great position for someone who has vision to use their secular skills in missions! We have a new Training and Retreat Center in Northern Italy at the foothills of the Alps. IF GOD HAS CALLED YOU AND YOU HAVE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SKILLS, THIS IS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY!
This person would be responsible for cultivating relationships with existing OM Italy financial supporters as well as developing new relationships to expand OM Italy's support base. This person will work OM Italy's leadership team to develop a comprehensive financial strategy for today and the future.
Impact Italy for Jesus with your skills in Finance and Development! Click on the job title for more information!
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years
- Staff Creative Writer
Are you a passionate communicator? Has God gifted you with skills in writing, journalism and/or editing? Are you looking for a way to use your gifts as part of the Great Commission?
Why not do what you love to do in the beautiful country of Italy!
Click the job title for more information!
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
 Moldova, Republic of
- Financial Development Officer
The job involves making regular visits to our projects in Moldova; establishing and maintaining contact with key donors; helping department heads to put together relevant reports;working together with the finance team in OM Moldova to help meet our financial goals and responsibilities.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
Near East
- Financial Development Co-ordinator
new!
- Develop and implement strategies and develop key relationships to ensure the financial resources necessary for the Near East field’s ministries.
- Oversee relations with Financial Development Facilitators in resourcing fields, donors and donor organizations.
- Track and report back to home offices and donors on the progression and impact of ministries that have been funded.
- Maintain relationships with home offices and other Area/Field Financial Development Facilitators/Officers.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years
 Nepal
- Communications/Admin Person
Communications - recording history -
Famous actors and actresses, tourists, rich and poor, all come to Nepal to view Mount Everest and the mountains in the Himalayas. Others also come to Nepal for different reasons. Would you be inspired to write of the people who work amongst such diversity? God's people, that is.
OM Nepal has a great need for you to come and join the team - write the stories of the teams and their friends, to record the unfolding history of paths crossed by Jesus and His followers, to keep the OM world aware of the richness of Nepali color and culture, and remind others of God's heart for those who were not born within reach of the Gospel and its Christian traditions.
OM Nepal works with both foreigners and nationals; both are expanding as the ministry develops, and the communications officer will be able to play a crucial part in making that development known.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
 Norway
- Recruiter
Norway is a country with many Christian churches, schools and conferences - plenty of scope to recruit for missions. Recruiting includes building of relationships with potential new OMers, sharing about OM in meetings, manning a presentation stand at conferences or feeding the Christian press with articles on missions. Possibilities of combining the OM work with studies at a local Bible college.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible
 Romania
- Public Relations
OM in Romania is a field that has the potential to grow. We want to create a larger awareness of the possibilities we offer, through good communications in newsletters and websites in both English and Romanian. Your job will be to develope, create and sent our publications. Also you will be responsible for maintaining our database.
Start Date: Anytime
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
 Ships
- Journalist and Media Relations Officer
Based on shore at the Ships Headquarters. The position involved providing articles and other copy for OM Ships publications and other publications worldwide, maintaining website content, and interaction with international media.
Start Date: January 2010
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
 Singapore
- Public Relations/ Communications Officer
new!
Headquarters in Singapore is looking to recruit a Public Relations/ Communications Officer. The new PR Officer will creatively promote the work of area wide humanitarian work preparing newsletters, brochures, news updates and project reports for donors and fund raising. They would also maintain the Mailing List.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible
 Spain
- Global Challenge Coordinator
We are looking for someone willing to work as Global Challenge Coordinator. He/she needs to speak Spanish. To be willing to travel, promote OM and recruit for the outreaches. Be involved in coordinating, training and evangelism in the different GC activities and willing to learn and adapt to the culture.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
- Office Administrator
new!
We have a need to recruit an Office Manager for our Office in Northern
Spain. The Office Manager will coordinate local staff administrative
activities and provide leadership for personnel, financial and
administrative functions in the office.
We are looking for someone with Caleb and Petra skills or willing to learn.
There's no need to speak Spanish, but willing to learn and adjust to the culture. Spanish language training can be provided.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible
 Sweden
- Graphics designer / Communicator
Do you enjoy writing stories? Are you a person with an eye for design and
layout? Do you know Photoshop and InDesign, or are you eager to learn? OM
Sweden has developed a new corporate identity and is looking for the right
person to implement it through the production of brochures, magazine,
posters, films etc. Join our young, dynamic team near Jönköping and help
impact the local community and world missions through communication.
- Fluent in English and a willingness to learn Swedish
- Creative
- An eye for colour and shape
- A team player
- Strong personal relationship with Jesus
- Working knowledge of (or willingness to learn) Adobe's Creative Suite (CS3)
Start Date: Anytime
Commitment Length: as long as possible
 Ukraine
- Journalist
Do you have a dream? A dream to make known what God is doing? To make God known? Are you able to share that dream with people through the media?
If you can influence people by your ability to communicate verbally and in writing, then you will be an asset to the development of the ministry of OM Ukraine as we are looking for a talented person, who could take the following responsibilities on:
1) Responsible for fresh news updates both for the web and publications.
2) Production of PR material for the ministry, as well as for individual facets thereof.
3) Assist the Field leader in financial development efforts, mainly by the development of necessary material.
URGENT NEED as we do not have such a specialist currently!
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible
 United Kingdom
- Archivist - ICT Carlisle
The responsibilities of an archivist would be to research, plan and organize systems and procedures for the safekeeping of historically valuable documents, photographs, slides, films, sound recordings, and electronically stored records for OM. An archivist will manage and maintain collections and help to make them more accessible and available to a wide range of users; these can vary from historical researchers and academics to schools and private individuals.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
- Communications Administrator - ICT Carlisle
OM's international communications department is in need of an
administrator to coordinate the work flow and support the International
Communications Facilitator’s role. The role includes writing strategic
plans, proposals, and reports; managing electronic documents on OM's
intranet; organising meetings, travel, schedule and finances; and overseeing the implementation of systems for efficient administration in the communications department.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible
- Development administrator
Assisting our financial development staff with administration, especially with fundraising from government agencies, trusts, businesses and other organisations. The work will include researching possible donors, writing funding proposals, keeping records of grant applications, producing reports. It's behind-the-scenes work which has a huge impact on OM's development and 'mercy' projects worldwide.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
- Graphic Artist - ICT Carlisle
OM's International Communications Department is in need of a Graphic Artist. This role will require the conceptualisation and production of materials to effectively communicate OM's marketing and communications strategies using a wide range of media - through web, print, and multimedia. Familiarity with Adobe software is strongly encouraged, but not a requirement
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
- International Public Relations Officer - ICT Carlisle
In OM we are working in over 100 countries. Communication is vital to our survival. We need someone who will manage our Public Relations and prepare materials which communicate clearly what we are doing and what our views are. This will involve close working relationships with the International Director of OM and our Head of Communications. Email for a more detailed description. It will also involve coordination of communications in emergencies.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible
- International Translation Facilitator - ICT Carlisle
To promote, coordinate and facilitate translation within and across OM internationally.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible
- Journalist, OM Lifehope
new!
Do you enjoy writing stories? Do you want to share what God is doing through your stories? Then the role of Journalist at our Training Centre is for you. We are looking for a creative writer to produce regular articles about our different ministries at Lifehope. You will visit our teams, interview team members and local pastors and produce short stories and reports for the web and our publications.
You will feature the work of our current five community outreach teams, some of our specialised teams such as Kids 'n' Things and our Chinese team, our training programmes and our other vital support ministries. You will also have the opportunity to join some of our short-term missions in order to interview some of our short-term participants and write the final report at the end of the mission.
Your office will be based at our Training Centre. You will be part of OM Lifehope's international community, living and working alongside people from at least 25 different nationalities.
Start Date: August 2010
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
- Linux Server Project Technical Writers - ICT Carlisle
OM's standard server (file/print/mail) operating system is an enhanced version of Linux based on CentOS 4.2. Our version includes a simple to use menuing system to aid system administration tasks.We need a technical writer to document changes and new functionality so that users are able to take full advantage of OM's standard server operating system.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
- Marketing & PR Manager
Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day activity within the team, managing all of the key functions, covering such aspects as advertising, PR, literature, trade shows and promotional materials, direct marketing, online , web.
- You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of traditional and new media products & services for international and UK audiences.
- You will work to continually improve external and internal communications across the wider organisation.
- Managing external and internal resources, you will participate in the creative process ensuring cost – effective and on-time delivery.
- With a working knowledge of project management, creating and delivering, experience in a marketing, communications, fundraising environment.
- Managing multiple projects, as well as the creative process from initial concept through to delivering through appropriate marketing channels.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible
- Regional Co-ordinator (Representative)
The regional co-ordinator's role is to lead OM's representation to local churches and individuals in his/her region of the UK. We currently have regional co-ordinators representing us in only five regions – there is scope for another half a dozen! The role involves taking meetings on behalf of OM, meeting church leaders, helping OMers strengthen relationships with their sending churches and supporters, organizing meetings for visiting speakers and presentation teams, etc.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible
- Short-term missions administrator
Each year 200+ people from the UK take part in 'Global Challenge' events - short-term (2 weeks to 3 months) outreaches in every corner of the world. This role involves communicating with those interested in taking part - by phone, email, letter, etc., then processing applications and helping Global Challenge participants with preparation, travel etc. There will be opportunities to go with other team members taking meetings to promote 'Global Challenge' and an opportunity to take part in one Global Challenge outreach each year.
Building good relationships with 'Global Challenge' participants is a key part of this role, so follow-up after their return to the UK will also be part of the role
Start Date: August 2010
Commitment Length: as long as possible
- Student Ministries Co-ordinator
As part of our aim to challenge and teach young people more about Christ we need a student coordinator to link with universities and colleges across the UK. We want to get students interested in short-term mission – how they can make a difference – and we can do that by telling them about the opportunities available to them through seminars, visits to Christian Unions and other groups for young adults.
Our ultimate aim is to provide young people with training in opportunities for short-term mission and to give them a long-term vision for what God is doing across the world with OM.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible
- Web Designer - ICT Carlisle
OM's International Communications Department is in need of Web Designers. This role will require the production of web designs to reflect OM's unique
character and multinational culture. The emphasis is on the end user experience, ease of navigation, and a fresh style that will help build community and maintain relationships with OM's partners.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
- Webmaster
OM UK’s website is an essential means of communicating news, giving information and providing an easy way of giving financially to support OM workers or project appeals. However, the current webmaster is also responsible for other significant areas of OM ministry and these areas have recently taken more of his time.
We now need someone to join the team to work full-time on our website development. Initially this will involve implementing our current website redesign, then working with the communications and financial development departments to provide regular updates.
The webmaster will also be responsible for the GLOBALkids website
Visit www.uk.om.org or www.globalkids.om.org
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible
- Writer - ICT Carlisle
OM's International Communications Department is in need of a writer to write materials for marketing, newsletters, web content, and internal news releases that communicate programs and services offered and complies with OM's brand and security standards.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years
 United States
- Director of OM Finishers, USA
Provide leadership and coordination to mobilize American Christians over 40 to active participation in missions and to promote the ministry of OM.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible
- Web Strategist
We need a web strategist to design and implement a plan to get more people to visit our website(s), take some desirable actions, and encourage people to create an ongoing relationship with OM. Working with a dynamic team, you would oversee personnel involved in analytics, SEO, SEM, web development, and content management. We need someone who has some experience as both a marketer and product developer and can bring together web technology, organizational objectives and community (OM’s donors, partners, prospects and competitors).
Start Date: As soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible
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