Church Engagement Director - Every Child Ministries

Reports to: Development Director Location: Hebron, IN (ECM US Office), remote, or hybrid; must live in or close to the NWI Region Schedule: ~20 hours/week (Mon–Thurs 8:30‑1:00 CT; occasional Sundays/evenings) Compensation: Support‑raising role (minimum 50% of wages raised by staff member) Position Summary The Church Engagement Director builds and strengthens partnerships between ECM and churches by cultivating new relationships, deepening existing ones, and connecting churches to meaningful ministry opportunities. Key Responsibilities Church Engagement Identify and connect with new churches Build and maintain relationships with existing church partners Present ECM’s mission and partnership opportunities Recruit and support church liaisons/primary contacts Grant Management Research and pursue grant opportunities Write, submit, and track grant proposals and reports Maintain grant calendar and supporting documentation Mission Trip Coordination Plan and coordinate mission trips (logistics, communication, budgets) Support participant fundraising and preparation Manage pre‑ and post‑trip communication and reporting Team & Development Support Collaborate on fundraising strategy and events Maintain accurate church and donor records Participate in team meetings and organizational activities Qualifications Committed Christian aligned with ECM’s mission, values, and Statement of Faith Strong relationship‑building and communication skills Experience in fundraising or nonprofit development preferred Highly organized, self‑motivated, and dependable Comfortable with basic office and database tools Travel Requirements Domestic travel at least twice monthly (primarily Midwest, occasional out‑of‑state) Occasional international travel (Africa) as needed If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter. #J-18808-Ljbffr Christian Career Center