Administrative Assistant - COO, Temp PT

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

The Administrative Assistant - COO position exists to provide administrative assistance for the COO office. Works directly with the Executive Assistant -COO to support work using a wide range of processes and organizational skills; as well as provides back-up for the Chief Operating Officer and Office of the President administrative assistants.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in of a variety of administrative duties

• Is able to back-up the Executive Assistant for the Chief Operating Officer as well as stand in when needed in the Office of the President

• Serves as a contributing member of the COO’s direct report team

• May respond to highly diversified inquiries from management, employees, constituents, and the public

• May schedule meetings on behalf of the COO

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:

• none

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Office environment

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Character/Spiritual:

Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”

Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer

Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer

Engages in Christian ministry

Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values

Personal Characteristics:

• Highly developed emotional intelligence (EQ) and mature judgment
• Self-starter with resilience and mature judgment
• Able to handle changing and challenging priorities with calmness and can-do attitude.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Specialized training/education equivalent to two years of college
• 4-6 years of related experience
• Type 60-75 wpm with 98% accuracy
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint preferred

Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Exhibits discernment, discretion, courtesy, and tact with individuals in telephone and personal dealings
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with various levels of staff across the ministry
• Ability to create goodwill across the ministry on behalf of the office of the COO
• Displays discretion in handling confidential/proprietary information; exhibits the utmost integrity to safeguard the ministry's integrity

Pay Range: $18.00 to $21.00

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

*Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove any age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.

Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.

Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

• Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage
• Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage
• AFLAC
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Vacation Time & Vacation Payout
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Service Awards
• Community Service Days
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center

Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Warehouse Membership Reimbursement

Note: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents. 

*Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:

• Sick Time
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 23, 2026 However, this posting will remain open until filled. 
• The potential employee start date is May 11, 2026

Posting date:  March 23, 2026

Un-posting date: ongoing until filled

Posting contact email: job@fotf.org

Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.