Operations Associate

Company: National Christian Foundation
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, National Christian Foundation (NCF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable grantmaking ministry that provides creative giving solutions and inspires biblical generosity among Christian families, advisors, and charities. NCF has received more than $33 billion in contributions and made more than $25 billion in giver-recommended grants to 90,000 charities. NCF is an industry leader in accepting gifts of appreciated assets such as stocks, real estate, and business interests, which enable givers to save taxes and maximize charitable gifts. We combine a faith-based approach and like-minded local presence with the support and expertise of a trusted national organization. Learn more at www.ncfgiving.com. Position Overview The Operations Associate provides support to the Marketing & Offerings (M&O) department, contributing to a wide range of assignments across multiple functional areas, including M&O Operations, Offerings, Brand & Experience, Marketing, and Partnerships & Events. This role functions as a versatile resource, delivering operational, administrative, and project coordination aligned with the specific requirements of each initiative. This role serves as a pivotal resource, driving operational excellence, and enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Marketing & Offerings team. This position is hybrid based out of the office in Alpharetta, GA, and includes in-office work approximately five times a month. Reports to: Manager, M&O Operations Management/Supervision: None Duties and Responsibilities M&O Initiative Supports Marketing & Offerings initiatives as directed by the Operations Manager, Operations VP, and Partnerships & Events VP. Manages multiple assignments simultaneously, typically 2-3 at a time, with strong organization and follow-through. Participates with other team members in adding strategic value to conversations about solutions, approaches, ideas, and efficiencies of our work. Supports M&O projects by performing core project management activities as needed, such as developing project plans, coordinating project calls, creating document repositories, and establishing foundational project management processes. Contributes to the strategic planning of milestones and dependencies for each assignment to ensure the work is successfully executed on time. Partnership & Events Support The Operations Associate will support the Partnerships & Events team in planning and producing NCF events on an as-assigned basis, depending on departmental priorities and capacity availability. This could include working on digital and print materials, as well as web, presentations, event collateral, and internal communications. They could also assist with the production of live events, webinars, and conference sponsorships. Event Marketing Activation Assists in managing event marketing plans. Assists with the management of published marketing and communication materials on the public website, HR, and the Loop (intranet). Assists with internal communications to staff (e.g., Loop posting, sending Outlook invites). Event Administration Tracks tasks and project timelines, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. Assists the team with event production needs, including registration management, budget tracking, assembling handouts, and preparing materials for shipments. Provides on-site event support as needed to execute the event. Assists with post-event activities such as lead distribution, survey reporting, and scheduling debrief meetings. Assists with vendor communications including hotels, caterers, entertainment, speakers, rentals, AV, and florists. Handles administrative tasks as needed including event budget tracking and working with accounting to get vendors paid. Other Duties and Responsibilities Attends departmental meetings as needed. Attends networking meetings and conferences as requested. Participates in or facilitates ad hoc collaboration sessions with stakeholders as requested. Assists with other assignments and tasks as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and have reliable attendance. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Christ Centered Profession that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior and a growing, committed relationship with Jesus Christ Dedication to biblical Christianity and a lifestyle that is consistent with the teachings of Jesus and the Bible Agreement with, support of, and alignment with NCF's Statement of Faith, mission, vision, and values Demonstrates the values of faithfulness, love, and service Education A bachelor's degree is required; or Five years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree is ok. Experience A minimum of 1-2 years of project coordination experience required. Must have experience working effectively in cross-functional teams. Experience managing projects on a creative/marketing team is a plus. Experience producing event marketing and creative is a plus. Experience using cloud-based programs to manage registration, polling and surveys is a plus. Knowledge Base Computer skills: Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint). Design software skills (e.g., InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat). Working knowledge of event registration platforms and Marketing Cloud is a plus. Proven aptitude for "real time" problem diagnosis and solving. Working knowledge of charitable, non-profit, foundation, and/or donor related subject matters. Able to perform duties independently. Competencies Business acumen - Understands and navigates the business environment, curiosity about how things get done and why, connecting the dots and continually looking for opportunities to make improvements. Strategic thinking and vision - Ability to align work with the organizations' long-term goals and market trends. Communication & influencing skills - Excellent written and oral communication skills to persuasively communicate with team members, other departments, upper management, key stakeholders, strategic partners, givers, charities, and advisors. Financial data analysis and insights - Ability to leverage data analytics to derive meaningful insights that guide decision-making. Project management skills - Foundational ability to effectively help plan, organize, execute, and complete projects successfully. Organizational and time management skills - Ability to plan and organize work in order to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Team development skills - Ability to help individuals and teams work cohesively and productively towards a common goal. Innovation & ideation - Innovative problem solver with natural tendency to be curious, positive, and creative. Detail-oriented - Keen attention to detail and ability to multitask and work well under pressure. Independent & quick - Self-directed work ethic that executes with minimal oversight in a fast-paced team environment. Collaborative leader - Servant-hearted, peer-to-peer leadership who collaborates humbly, positively, and effectively with others. Empathy and emotional intelligence - Sincere empathy for various stakeholders and a commitment to delving deep into the challenges, feelings, motivations, and pain points they experience and the experiences and outcomes they desire. Maintains sensitive and confidential information as well as business, donor and affiliate confidential matters. Is ethical, tactful, and courteous in dealing with all employees and vendors. We believe that every role at NCF is more than just a job, it's a calling. If you're passionate about using your gifts to serve others, grow in faith, and make a lasting impact for the Kingdom, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in this mission-driven work and be part of a community that values purpose, compassion, and Christ-centered service. Applicants should be sure to read more about NCF's vision, mission, and Statement of Faith at www.ncfgiving.com/about If you are interested in serving at NCF, please go to www.ncfgiving.com and apply online.

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