This is an onsite role in Franklin, TN.

Here’s just some of what you will be doing daily…

Operational Management

• Develop and manage detailed operational plans to support the Kids initiatives.
• Manage department-wide logistics including booking travel, scheduling events, arranging accommodations, and securing venues.
• Maintain systems for tracking team calendars, project timelines, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with producers, creatives, and vendors to align operations with strategic goals.

Budget Oversight

• Manage departmental budgets in collaboration with the Director of K-LOVE Kids.
• Track expenditures, generate financial reports, and ensure projects stay within approved budgets.
• Work with finance teams to process invoices, payments, and vendor contracts.

Vendor, Partnership & Sponsorship Administration

• Coordinate contracting processes with providers, including legal and finance approvals.
• Serve as point of contact for external vendors, partners, and sponsors regarding operational matters.
• Oversee the management and execution of all partnerships and sponsorships to ensure alignment with the Kids Initiative goals, brand integrity, and contractual obligations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key partners and sponsors, ensuring ongoing engagement and mutual value.

Departmental Support

• Support internal communication and workflow across teams including media production, marketing, live events, and merchandise.
• Establish and improve operational processes, tools, and documentation to increase efficiency.
• Support the Director of K-LOVE Kids with strategic planning, administrative tasks, and cross-functional collaboration with the NextGen department.

Event & Travel Coordination

• • Plan, coordinate, and execute travel for team members, talent, and families involved in K-LOVE Kids events and recordings.
  • Oversee logistics in coordination with the Director of K-LOVE Kids for live events, video shoots, and special projects to ensure smooth execution from an operational perspective.
  • Champion team culture by coordinating key milestones, celebrations, and team-building activities.

We are looking for a very specific skill set and business acumen. If you can say yes to each of these requirements, then we want to meet you!

• 5+ years of experience in operations, project management, or administrative leadership.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and logistics in a media or ministry environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing partnerships and sponsorships, including relationship management, and fulfillment of obligations.
• Familiarity with faith-based programming or nonprofit operations a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and streamline operational processes.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate flexibility in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for our mission and values.

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a singular radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its office in Franklin, TN. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values. 

What can we offer you?

We provide a competitive salary range – and that’s not all!

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status.  However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith.  Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”