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 Family Help Specialist is on the front lines of ministry at Focus on the Family. Every phone call, email, chat, or text is an opportunity to share the love of Christ, encourage, pray with, and equip individuals and families. This position provides biblically based support and practical resources, helping families thrive in Christ by offering hope, healing, and biblical truth. This role is more than customer service, it is ministry. The Family Help Specialist reflects Focus on the Family’s mission by handling each interaction with compassion, clarity, and professionalism, while accurately processing requests and maintaining data integrity.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Responds with care and discernment to inbound and outbound phone calls, emails, chats, and written contacts
Shares the biblical perspective of Focus on the Family with clarity and grace, creating Christ-honoring, personalized responses that balance ministry priorities with constituent needs
Engages compassionately in complex and emotionally sensitive situations while upholding legal, ethical, and ministry boundaries
Produces high-quality responses through excellent verbal and written communication in the “Focus Style”
Meets proficiency standards for handling emails, chats, and phones
Accurately manages constituent accounts, including data entry, adjustments, and verification
Processes donations, resources, subscriptions, and event requests, including honorariums, memorials, matching gifts, and other giving categories, with integrity and attention to detail
Utilizes Salesforce, InFocus, and multiple databases simultaneously while interacting with constituents to provide efficient, accurate, and caring service
Models key ministry values in every task and interaction
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
May be assigned as a Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) in different processes
Required to work from home on snow delays, early closures, or full closure days
Performs other duties as assigned
Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
Office/production setting or home-based workstation (as applicable); fast-paced environment with frequent changes in process and priorities; ability to work evening, weekend, holiday, or overtime shifts as needed
Extended periods of sitting and computer use (70%+ keying functions); ability to type at least 45 WPM
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:
Compassionate, ministry-minded, and approachable
Strong discernment and emotional intelligence for navigating sensitive conversations
Professional, adaptable, and calm under pressure
Knowledge/Experience:
Associate’s degree or two years of college preferred
2-4 years of Customer Service or related experience preferred
Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems strongly preferred
Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:
Proficiency in navigating multiple systems while maintaining data accuracy.
Excellent verbal and written communication, including clear phone conversations; ability to adapt communication to diverse needs.
organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to solve problems effectively.
Ability to personalize responses with warmth, clarity, and biblical alignment; ability to pray with constituents appropriately in accordance with ministry guidelines.
Pay Range: $22.00 to $25.25 / hour
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 10, 2026 However, this posting will remain open until filled.
The potential employee start date is April 27, 2026
Posting date: March 31, 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.
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