Director of Faith Engagement
Apply NowCompany: The Wonder Project
Location: Austin, TX 78745
Description:
About Wonder Project
We are excited to introduce Wonder Project, a transformative new media company for the global faith and values audience. We understand the profound impact that stories have on our lives, and our purpose is to tell stories that restore faith in things worth believing in that will endure for generations. Guided by the principles of courage, collaboration, excellence, and service, we strive to see the world through different perspectives, recognizing that empathy fosters understanding and unity.
We are looking for motivated team members who are passionate about their craft and hungry to make a meaningful impact through their work. On our team, we value creativity, curiosity, kindness, and a bias toward action. Those with a desire for growth, experience, and opportunity who can excel in a dynamic and lean organization will fit right in. We welcome you to join us on this journey, where our work is a testament to our unwavering commitment to restoring faith in things worth believing in.
About the Role
The Director of Faith Engagement will be primarily responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with houses of worship and ministry leaders, and expanding Wonder Project's influence within faith communities. This team member will spearhead engagement and outreach efforts, establish a ministry ambassador program, and develop strategic partnerships with leaders that deepen the relationships Wonder, its content and its creators have with faith communities.
The ideal candidate will play a central role in building a movement around our television and theatrical releases, combining deep affinity and respect for local churches and houses of worship while also helping Wonder's grassroots team achieve its goals. Additionally, they will define what it means to be a church or faith partner of Wonder Project, creating a compelling incentive structure that encourages participation.
The ideal candidate is a connector-someone who understands the dynamics of faith communities, is deeply relational, and can mobilize worship networks at scale.
Day to Day
What You Bring to the Table
Salary & Benefits
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000
Benefits, Unlimited PTO, FSA, 401k
The WONDER Project, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, The WONDER Project, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The WONDER Project, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.
We are excited to introduce Wonder Project, a transformative new media company for the global faith and values audience. We understand the profound impact that stories have on our lives, and our purpose is to tell stories that restore faith in things worth believing in that will endure for generations. Guided by the principles of courage, collaboration, excellence, and service, we strive to see the world through different perspectives, recognizing that empathy fosters understanding and unity.
We are looking for motivated team members who are passionate about their craft and hungry to make a meaningful impact through their work. On our team, we value creativity, curiosity, kindness, and a bias toward action. Those with a desire for growth, experience, and opportunity who can excel in a dynamic and lean organization will fit right in. We welcome you to join us on this journey, where our work is a testament to our unwavering commitment to restoring faith in things worth believing in.
About the Role
The Director of Faith Engagement will be primarily responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with houses of worship and ministry leaders, and expanding Wonder Project's influence within faith communities. This team member will spearhead engagement and outreach efforts, establish a ministry ambassador program, and develop strategic partnerships with leaders that deepen the relationships Wonder, its content and its creators have with faith communities.
The ideal candidate will play a central role in building a movement around our television and theatrical releases, combining deep affinity and respect for local churches and houses of worship while also helping Wonder's grassroots team achieve its goals. Additionally, they will define what it means to be a church or faith partner of Wonder Project, creating a compelling incentive structure that encourages participation.
The ideal candidate is a connector-someone who understands the dynamics of faith communities, is deeply relational, and can mobilize worship networks at scale.
Day to Day
- Build and maintain relationships with pastors, ministry leaders, and faith-based organizations to drive engagement and support.
- Develop and manage a ministry ambassador program, creating clear benefits and participation incentives.
- Partner with faith leaders to develop resources and custom faith-based materials aligned with Wonder Project's content.
- Help to manage faith outreach agencies as they mobilize communities toward Wonder Project titles.
- Convert churches and synagogues into engaged partners who actively use and promote our consumer offering, email lists, and social platforms.
- Develop activations such as screenings with Wonder Project talent, merchandise giveaways, and exclusive early-access ticketing to deepen engagement.
- Track and measure the effectiveness of faith partnerships, optimizing strategies based on data and feedback.
- Lead faith-based marketing initiatives that mobilize church leaders and their congregations for Wonder Project releases.
- Work cross-functionally with marketing, publicity, and distribution teams to ensure alignment of faith engagement efforts with overall campaign goals.
- Build and expand a significant email database of faith-based consumers and organizations for direct engagement.
- Track and report weekly and monthly metrics on engagement, impressions, and subscribers gained from activations.
What You Bring to the Table
- 5-7+ years of experience in faith-based engagement, church partnerships, grassroots marketing, or a related field.
- Established relationships within faith communities, particularly among mid-sized (1000-5000 member) churches.
- Deep understanding of church and synagogue structures, leadership hierarchies, and decision-making processes.
- Experience creating faith-based resources and mobilization strategies.
- Polished and consistent communicator who can keep internal and external stakeholders informed.
- Strong public speaking and relationship-building skills, paired with the ability to inspire and lead.
- Ability to scale grassroots initiatives and convert engagement into measurable outcomes (impressions, subscribers, email sign-ups, ticket sales, etc.).
- Passion for faith-based storytelling and alignment with Wonder Project's mission.
- Self-starter who can own a portfolio of goals, build materials, and deliver measurable results.
- Resilience, flexibility around responsibilities and priorities, and the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Willingness to travel consistently (2x/month or more) and to regularly meet in person with faith leaders nationwide.
Salary & Benefits
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000
Benefits, Unlimited PTO, FSA, 401k
The WONDER Project, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, The WONDER Project, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The WONDER Project, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.