Job Description

About Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries:

Our mission is to build, strengthen, and restore Arkansas families for the glory of God. We are compelled by the Gospel to pursue justice for the children and families of Arkansas. Family is the foundation of healthy childhoods, healthy churches and healthy communities. Families are in a battle for health, hope and wholeness. They cannot face the battle alone. We are here to hold up the family. We are here to stand with them and for them, giving families the strength needed to succeed.

About the role

• The Arkansas Baptist Ranch, a ministry of the Arkansas Baptist Children and Family Ministries (ABCFM), is a 400-acre working ranch (cattle and horses) near Harrison, Arkansas. The Ranch provides a place of residence for several large sibling group foster families, while also hosting a thriving Christian marriage and retreat ministry and a weekly men’s vocation and discipleship program.
  
  

What you'll do

• The Assistant DirectorforRanch Programs and Outreachwill support and advancethe mission ofthe Arkansas Baptist Ranchby ensuring the qualitycompletionoftasksand developing new avenues for ministry.The Assistant Director will be charged with key aspects ofprogramdevelopment,completion ofdaily tasks related toproperty maintenanceandoperations, and expanding communityoutreach and engagement. This role combines hands-on program leadership, administrative coordination, and ministry outreach to serve children and familiesinagrace-based,Christ-centeredministryin the following ways:

1. Administration & Operations

• Aid theRanch Director in planning, coordinating, and executing daily ranch operations and ministry activities.

• Assistin the stewardship of ranch resources, including property, facilities, animals, and financial gifts.

• Prepare facilitiesand program activitiesforuse byguests and residents,includingpreparingretreatand publicspacesfor guests. Routinelyassistwith light maintenance (cleaning, landscaping, painting).

• Coordinate communication with donors and partners through reports, acknowledgments, and updates.

• Collaborate with Ranch and ABCFM staff to improve systems, scheduling, and communication processes.

• Serve asa pointof contact withagencyCommunicationsTeammembersto promote ranch programs, events, and ministry impact.

2. ProgramDelivery(Education & Spiritual Formation)

• Coordinate youth development programs, with a focus onfosterchildrenand families livingon campus and in the surrounding community.

• Develop and manage horse/livestock/poultrylife skillsprograms and projectssuch as horsemanship,trail riding,livestock showanimalprojects.

• Supportand coordinateRanchretreatactivities for guestsincluding campfires/cookouts,horseback riding, disc golf, hiking.

• Recruit, train, and oversee volunteers to partnerwith the Ranch & ABCFMin theministry.

3. Outreach & Community Engagement

• Plan and implement quarterly outreach events to engage the community and increase awareness of ABCFM’s ministry.

• Represent the Ranch at local events, meetings, and ministry opportunities.

• Partner with Mission Advancement and Community Engagement staff to build relationships and expand statewide partnerships.

• Contribute to developing new ministry initiatives that extend the Ranch’s impact.

• Strengthen partnerships with Arkansas Baptist churches and local community organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in arelatedfieldor3–5 years of relevant experience.

• Experiencein any of the following is desirable:youthministry/foster care,non-profitprogramdevelopment,outdoor/livestockskillsprograms.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in adynamicteamenvironment.

• Effective communicationand organizational skills.

• Alignment with the mission, values, and Christiancommitmentsof ABCFM.

Compensation

• $50,000 annually plus benefitsincluding insurance, PTO, and retirement.

• Reports to the Ranch Director of Operations.