PIONEER CLUBS is an international Christian ministry for children. Our mission is to serve God by providing the most effective and educationally sound programs to help children follow Christ in every aspect of life. Headquartered in Wheaton, Illinois, we offer a supportive and positive work environment, competitive salary, and benefits that include a week of Christmas vacation. Experience with Pioneer Clubs or Camp Cherith® programs would be a strong plus for prospective candidates, who should also have a passion for children's ministry and be personally aligned with the vision and mission of Pioneer Clubs.
Full-Time Positions
ACCOUNTING/HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR Responsibilities: Accounting Handle full cycle accounts payable duties. Reconcile daily cash balance and general ledger. Process miscellaneous income and expenses. Post journal entries.
Human Resources Provide support in areas of employee benefits, recruiting, employee relations and attendance tracking. Respond to employee questions and concerns regarding department policies and procedures. Handle full cycle recruiting duties. Prepare offer letters and conduct reference/background checks. Prepare new staff orientation and materials. Process payroll. Update employee handbook annually. Coordinate employee events and office functions.
General Handle employee communications. Provide back-up relief for switchboard. Update and maintain wide variety of department files and records. Provide support to Finance Director, Management Team and President, including special projects as requested.
Qualifications: Experience
3-5 years previous Accounting experience desired
Bachelor's degree in Accounting highly preferred
3-5 years previous Human Resources experience preferred
At least one year of payroll processing experience
Proficiency in current technology, including MS Excel, Word, etc.
Able to solve problems related to work requirements
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Personal Qualities
Have a personal relationship with Christ
Agree with Pioneer Clubs’ Statement of Faith
Have integrity and strong ethics
Willing to improve skills and knowledge
Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
Able to work in team environment
INSIDE SALES CONSULTANT Pioneer Clubs is looking for several Inside Sales Consultants to help execute its sales growth strategy. Pioneer Clubs is an international non-profit organization that produces and supplies materials for church-sponsored midweek club programs for young people from the age of two through middle school.
Who we need:
Successful candidates will be ambitious, self-motivated, persistent, well spoken, and possess a strong appetite for success. A college degree is required but no previous sales experience is needed.
New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply. We will train and mentor you and give you qualified sales leads to get you started. Local candidates only (Chicago suburbs). No relocation assistance available.
What we offer:
Complete sales training and mentoring
Highly competitive commission-only compensation
Good first year earning potential with no cap on commissions
Full benefits package
Job requirements:
Education and Experience
College degree
No sales experience required
Personal Qualities
Exhibits Christian faith and conviction and agrees with Pioneer Clubs’ Statement of Faith
Has integrity and strong ethics
Is self-motivated and goal-oriented
Has excellent verbal communication skills
Is organized and manages time independently
Part-Time Positions
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT Responsibilities: Support the fundraising efforts of Pioneer Clubs® through donor-focused communication that expresses the impact of Pioneer Clubs on the lives of the children we serve, including written appeals, newsletters, brochures and emails. Ideal candidate should be a team player with strong computer, organizational, oral and written communication skills. Will also be required to analyze and report on the results of fundraising activities. Candidate must have working knowledge of Excel, Word, Indesign/Quark, Photoshop, database programs and social media. Candidate must also be willing to provide assistance with administrative tasks and other income-generating activities such as phonathons; Kids for Kids Hike; and church, foundation, and grant solicitations. Position requires a confident self-starter, strategic thinker and creative problem-solver. Christian ethics and a passion for children's ministry are crucial. Part-time position (20 hours a week) reports to the Director of Development.
Qualifications: Experience
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations or a related field a plus. Three to five years of work experience in fundraising will be considered a comparable exchange.
Familiarity with fundraising principles and strategies.
Proven success in writing fundraising letters, proposals, newsletters, etc. Writing samples of fundraising pieces will be requested.
Computer competency in Microsoft Word, Publisher, Photoshop, database programs and current social media.
Professional phone manners and comfort with telephone solicitations.
Ability to organize work and manage time.
Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects.
Personal Qualities
Christian faith and conviction
Agrees with Pioneer Clubs’ Statement of Faith
Passion for children’s ministries
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Detail-oriented, organized and logical
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong ethics and integrity
Willingness to improve skills and knowledge
Must be a team player
Volunteer
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS Pioneer Clubs welcomes volunteers to assist with seasonal projects such as mailings, product package assembly, data entry, warehouse order picking, and building maintenance.
For All Opportunities: Download the Employment Application form here. Fill in the first four pages and any of the supplementary forms that correspond to the position you are applying for. Send completed forms and resume to: Human Resources, Pioneer Clubs PO Box 788, Wheaton, IL 60187-0788.
Principals only. No phone calls or agencies, please.
