Contracts Administrator I

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 Contracts Administrator I position exists to draft, analyze, review, process, and maintain all contracts and legal documents pertaining to the operations, products, resources, and services of Focus; and provides general legal support for all departments in the ministry. This position additionally deals with the analysis and entry of Intellectual Property rights into a database of all Focus resources and assists in reviewing permission requests for the use of Focus resources. This position deals with simple contracts involving intellectual property matters and is intended to serve as back-up support for legal activities and functions of all aspects of the Legal Department. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Trademarks : + Performs or oversees diversified tasks in registering, protecting, and maintaining Focusu2019 domestic and international trademarks and trade names + Oversees international and domestic trademarks, including markings, infringements, searches, name clearances, and applications + Researches, analyzes, and coordinates, with oversight of the Director, the availability of new trademarks, brands, and titles + Researches, coordinates, and makes recommendations concerning appropriate action for infringements of Focusu2019 marks + Gathers and maintains information regarding trademark renewals, and coordinates with appropriate departments to assist in budgeting process Domain Names: + Oversees international and domestic domain name databases. This includes coordinating with domain name owners across the ministry every month to determine whether each domain name should be renewed. + Researches and registers domain names requested by various Focus departments. IP Rights Management and Permissions : + Researches and evaluates permissions requests and responds to constituents and Focusu2019 staff, providing or denying permission to use Focus materials as appropriate + Oversees the permissions database + Issues public viewing licenses for Focus videos + Corresponds directly and independently with constituents, drafting multiple individual (non-form) letters + Oversees and assists Focusu2019 departments in obtaining permission to use the intellectual property of other individuals, publishers, or organizations, and provides related guidance as to what use if authorized Copyrights: + Files applications for registration of copyrights in Focus resources + Answers questions from the United States copyright office + Researches and implements takedowns of Focusu2019s copyrighted materials across multiple online platforms Music Licensing: + Interfaces with Reporting and other departments to compile necessary information for properly reporting on use of music in resources, for events, in streams and broadcasts, and other uses that arise + Files music license requests for use in Ministry events General Intellectual Property : + Performs diverse tasks necessary to protect, maintain, track, and otherwise safeguard Focusu2019 intellectual property, its most valuable asset + Reviews draft artwork and similar creative pieces to protect the intellectual property rights of Focus and to avoid potential trademark and copyright violations by Focus of the rights of others + Responds to questions related to legal and practical issues related to intellectual property protection + Enables departments to conduct their ministry, while minimizing undue risk to the ministry. This includes evaluating risks in various contractual relationships, and encouraging departments to engage in responsible risk taking + Educates clients regarding legal issues pertinent to Focus. This may include answering specific questions, participating in ministry meetings to provide input on legal/contractual issues, conducting formal and informal training sessions, and conveying a sense of optimism and confidence that the contract process is adding value to their proposed transaction Contract Writing : + Facilitates the ministry of Focus, by working closely with the internal customers to conceptualize, draft analyze and review and finalize contracts on a timely basis. This includes exceeding the expectations of the internal customer every time and understanding the business context and practical need for each contract + Meets with clients to gather information, frequently in their offices, to get a feel for the context of their needs and plans + Works closely with u201ccontract owneru201d to assist that person in conducting effective negotiation of the contract terms with suppliers + Clarifies information needed to complete each contract, including following up with the u201ccontract owneru201d to make sure the needed information is obtained on a timely basis and in a manner that does not impede progress of the proposed transaction + Drafts, analyzes, and finalizes contracts, including those covering basic intellectual property issues and technical, business, and other matters, including specific, concise wording to define the transactions Content and IP Rights Management: + Collects and researches IP rights associated with a wide variety of content that Focus creates + Works with all the departments in the ministry to assist and enable them to enter complete, accurate information into the Enterprise Content Management System (ECM) + Enters complete and accurate information into the ECM ensuring that rights information contained in the ECM is accurate and up-to-date, and can be easily and readily accessed by end-users throughout the ministry Other Duties/Responsibilities: + Performs other duties as assigned Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job: + None Working Environment/Physical Requirements: + Office environment + Extensive keyboarding + Requires sitting for extended periods of time + Must be able to perform tasks in a stressful environment JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS Character/Spiritual: Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, u201cTherefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...u201d Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, u201cGo 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.u201d 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 Familyu2019s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer Engages in Christian ministry Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values ( Personal Characteristics: + Strong work ethic + Willing to accept challenges + Quick learner; learns from mistakes Knowledge/Experience: + Bacheloru2019s degree in business-related field or equivalent experience + 2 - 3 years of experience dealing with legal and practical aspects of intellectual property + 2 - 3 years of experience dealing with contracts or regulatory matters Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts: + Ability to compose grammatically and legally correct documents in business format utilizing advanced writing skills + Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically across all levels of the ministry + Strong analytical, logic, and problem-solving skills + Strong attention to detail and accuracy + Ability to adapt information and solutions to different situations + Ability to work with interruptions in a dynamic environment and adjust priorities accordingly + Ability to work with details while keeping an overall ministry/business perspective and recognizing details that do not make sense in the larger context + Ability to apply logic, rational thinking, intuition, and discernment in innovative ways to analyze situations, solve problems, and make decisions + Discretion in handling confidential information + Excellent organizational skills + Ability to work effectively and efficiently with little or no supervision + Ability to analyze coworkersu2019 work and willingness to have own work analyzed Pay Range: $60,324 to $72,258 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 June 5, 2026 However, this posting will remain open until filled. + The potential employee start date is June 8, 2026 Posting date: May 5, 2026 Un-posting date: ongoing until filled Posting contact email: Helping Families Thrive in Christ Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry. Job Details Pay Type Salary

Created: 2026-05-07