If you are a driven, business minded financial person, you might be who Barefoot Media Ministries is looking for. Barefoot Media Ministries is hiring a Director of Business Operations.
Position Summary:
The Director of Business Operations oversees Barefoot Media Ministries’ (89.5 KTSY & Project Nation) financial systems, business processes, and overall organizational health — managing cash flow, reporting, budgeting, and strategy to support long-term sustainability. This full-time position is both an implementation of existing processes and the visioning of how to lead Barefoot Media Ministries into a top performing ministry that sets standards for ministries as well as traditional businesses.
They are to help lead the President in this vision. This position functions as a bridge between operational execution and strategic oversight, ensuring financial and organizational integrity during and after the restructuring process. This position ensures Barefoot Media Ministries operates with excellence and integrity, enabling every dollar and decision to fuel our mission of hope through media.
Applicant should have experience in accounting, 2-3 years experience in a related field, and ideally would be a CPA or have and MBA.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to brian@barefootmm.org.
Barefoot Media Ministries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or gender.
Director of Business Operations Job Description
Barefoot Media Ministries Overview:
At Barefoot Media Ministries, we believe hope changes everything. Through KTSY and Project Nation, we’re using media to bring people closer to God and each other. We’re looking for a Director of Business Operations who will ensure our resources are managed with excellence so this mission can thrive, as well as help lead us through a major restructuring.
Barefoot Media Ministries is an aggressive outreach focused on the creative use of media to move people to experience God living inside them, stirring in them His passion to change the world.
Barefoot Media Ministries started in 1990 as KTSY radio in Caldwell, Idaho. From its inception it has been focused on serving a local area (rather than a network approach) and investing in the community. With this strategy, KTSY has become the #2 radio station in the Treasure Valley, expanded to Twin Falls, Sun Valley, Baker City, and McCall. It has also launched Project Nation – a new pop/hip-hop station.
Not content with these past successes, Barefoot Media Ministries has its eyes set on the top spot in the radio landscape within its primary markets and expanding Project as a national network. This passion comes from a passion to see people experiencing God and them changing the world:
I have been listening to KTSY for years and I love the station. I have been in an abusive marriage for a long time. I’ve been dealing with it the best I can. A few months ago, my worst fear came true. My kids showed up at my work. My son was in tears. Apparently their dad turned his anger towards the kids. The kids and I left immediately. It’s been a struggle every day to help get through all of the trauma and to try to be a single parent, but God is working through KTSY every day to help us get through this. He is giving us strength and hope through the songs on KTSY. Yesterday my teenager daughter heard a song come on KTSY and immediately became happy. She said I love this song. I love to see her light up from hearing KTSY songs.
Barefoot Media Ministries’ vision for the future is to become an independent 501(c)3, cutting-edge, multi-platform media ministry that changes people’s lives from being inward-focused to serving others through a connection with God.
Since 1990, KTSY/Barefoot Media Ministries has been owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is currently in the process of restructuring as its own 501(c)3.
Position Summary:
The Director of Business Operations oversees Barefoot Media Ministries’ financial systems, business processes, and overall organizational health — managing cash flow, reporting, budgeting, and strategy to support long-term sustainability.
This full-time position is both an implementation of existing processes and the visioning of how to lead Barefoot Media Ministries into a top performing ministry that sets standards for ministries as well as traditional businesses. They are to help lead the President in this vision.
The Director of Business Operations reports directly to the President of Barefoot Media Ministries and works in collaboration and accountability with:
The Board Chairman (Vice President for Administration, Idaho Conference of Seventh-day Adventists)
The Vice President for Finance of the Idaho Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
The Barefoot Operating Board and Board of Directors
This position functions as a bridge between operational execution and strategic oversight, ensuring financial and organizational integrity during and after the restructuring process.
Operational Impact:
This position ensures Barefoot Media Ministries operates with excellence and integrity, enabling every dollar and decision to fuel our mission of hope through media.
Specific Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Provide monthly financial and budget reports to staff, president, board chairman, and board.
Partner with the President of Barefoot Media Ministries to review financial status and business health
As Barefoot Media Ministries grows, lead out in making sure financial and best practices are followed.
Manage all financial systems, including accounts payable, accounts receivables, deposits, reporting, forecasting, budgeting and accounting.
Provide direction and management to achieve the financial and structural goals of Barefoot Media Ministries
Take the lead in developing the new 501(c)3, including negotiating the transition details with vendors, as well as creating financial systems, building the business structure, policies, and procedures.
Operational Leadership:
Ensure timely monthly close and accurate financial reporting.
Develop and monitor annual budgets aligned with ministry goals.
Identify cost-saving or revenue-enhancing opportunities without compromising mission impact.
Lead preparation for annual audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
Support Barefoot specific HR processes and after restructuring it would include payroll, benefits administration, and onboarding.
Maintain and negotiate contracts, ensuring risk management and legal compliance.
Oversee cash flow and assist in making financial decisions
Regularly review financial status and business health with the VP for Finance of the Idaho Conference of SDA
Ensure adherence to financial best practices as the ministry grows.
Responsible for oversight of contracts and working with legal teams
Oversee and/or participate in other areas of BFMM as needed
Position Qualifications:
This position requires someone who is primarily a high detail person who can work within a team environment and has an entrepreneurial mindset.
Specific Qualifications Required:
Spiritual & Missional:
A personal experience with Jesus Christ
A strong commitment to Barefoot Media Ministries’ mission
Professional Qualifications:
MBA or CPA preferred; 3+ years in nonprofit or corporate financial management
Experience in management, HR, budgeting, accounting or business operations preferred
A deep love the business end of ministry and the ability to see business practices as integral to the completion of mission.
Demonstrated success leading through organizational change or startup/transition
Personal Strengths:
Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Collaborative, coachable, and able to manage sensitive information discreetly
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter with high initiative
Valid driver’s license (ability to lift 50 lbs optional unless essential)
Benefits:
This is a full-time, salaried position with comprehensive benefits and an opportunity to shape the financial and operational foundation of a growing Christian media ministry.
To apply, send your resume and a short cover letter sharing your faith story and how you feel called to combine business excellence with ministry impact to Brian Yeager at brian@barefootmm.org