Local Director for CEF of North Dakota Inc., Southeast Chapter

$47,000- $58,000 Potential Annual Salary A full‑time local director of CEF of North Dakota Inc., Southeast Chapter will be responsible for fulfilling the purpose of Child Evangelism Fellowship Inc., executing the vision of the North Dakota state board and USA Ministries while overseeing all aspects of the local chapter. Specific responsibilities of the local director of CEF of North Dakota include, but are not limited to: Ministry Understand the foundation of ministry is prayer and lead by example with commitment to develop, implement, improve and grow an effective local prayer program Aggressively pursue church partnerships which will fulfill the purpose of CEF®: evangelize, disciple and establish the next generation to God and His church Identify, enlist, equip, develop, and encourage others to become an effective, multi‑staff team serving God in this ministry Involved in a minimum level of direct ministry with children to maintain an understanding of today’s child and to adequately evaluate the effectiveness of CEF programs Identify students (grades 9 – college) who may be potential Christian Youth In Action® student summer missionaries, personally participate in CYIA™ as assigned by state leadership, and help CYIA become and remain successful Establish, develop, and improve ministry effectiveness throughout the entire chapter Leadership Work with the local committee in providing vision and strategic plans for evangelizing and discipling all children within the chapter, striving to establish them with local churches Meet regularly with and lead ministry staff and volunteers to provide encouragement, counsel, and direction Assist ministry staff and volunteers in developing and evaluating their ministry goals Encourage the local committee to take advantage of committee training opportunities Work with the local committee in raising sufficient funds for the ministry Assess annually all ministry staff Develop leadership skills in ministry staff, volunteers, and summer missionaries Oversee and constantly evaluate the teacher training program Administrative Ensure that all CEF policies and procedures are followed and proper governance is maintained Keep accurate and complete records Work with the local committee to develop and submit an annual budget to the state director for state board approval to implement January 1 yearly Ensure that all reports, minutes, communications, money, and donor receipts are submitted as required Communicate accurately about the chapter condition to the state director and local committee Attend all state‑office‑sponsored meetings as requested by the state director or board Qualifications Possess leadership qualities as found in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 Have a demonstrated love for Jesus Christ and prayer, and an unquestionable passion to reach kids with the Gospel Continual learner, relevant, strategist, love people and demonstrate an understanding of how to lead and build a team that is diverse in skills, experience, and culture Love the local church and other Christian organizations and value them as ministry partners Encompass skills to identify other leaders, organize groups, cast vision and evaluate the ministry programs An ideal candidate will have previous experience (paid or volunteer) as a leader in a children’s ministry, church, nonprofit organization, or related work Must be able to meet schedule requirements Will work a few evenings or weekends per year. Must also be available one week of staff training camp in early June and one week of overnight camp at the end of the summer in August. During the school year Coordinate and teach Good News Clubs, an after‑school Bible program for elementary aged kids. Recruit and train adult/teen volunteers for Good News Club. During the summer Recruit, train, and lead Go Club staff (teens/college students). Directing the Go Club program, a traveling VBS that takes place in homes, daycares, and churches. Year‑Round Tasks Develop a strategic plan with the local committee and oversee the implementation of that plan within the local chapter. Strive to develop ministry in unreached cities, towns and neighborhoods within the local chapter. Salary is dependent upon education and experience. As a religious organization, Child Evangelism Fellowship Inc. is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion. #J-18808-Ljbffr Child Evangelism Fellowshi