Remote Operations Coordinator-Alaska

Seeking applicants residing local to Alaska to coordinate field operations for Praying Pelican Missions ministry in the Alaska locations. Recruit, plan and lead Christian mission teams for service alongside host church partners and locally run ministries. The Operations Coordinator demonstrates expertise and core competency in primary responsibilities of recruiting, consulting and trip leading.

The Operations Coordinator demonstrates and promotes the teaching and spreading of the Christian faith by leading prayers and devotion, reading scripture, and leading in ministry, while demonstrating PPMs mission of partnership with the local Christian church in serving others and advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Operations Coordinator, with primary field operations emphasis, is responsible for fiscal accountability, mission planning, logistics and implementation, local staff recruitment and oversight, and representation to partners and other key stakeholders, ensuring compliance with relevant expectations and accountabilities in assigned location(s).

Provide vision and leadership in day-to-day recruitment and consulting activities to prepare and equip participants to serve and ensure strong partner care. 

Maintain accurate administrative records, including Capstone call documentation and logging Mission Control notes.
Ensure long-term partnership by renewing past teams through Mission Control and meeting team renewal goals.

Trip Leadership & Field Operations
Lead a minimum of seven PPM Mission trips per year, staying on site with teams for the entirety of the trip experience.
Adhere to the Policy Agreement and Standards and Guidelines set forth by PPM.
Support location operations leadership in carrying out established location delegations through individual accountability and the training and guidance to leadership team members. 
Networking to add new pastors & partners; Assist in seasonal staff training 
Assign trip staff in partnership with the operations leader
Assign trip location/partners in partnership with the operations leader
Assign trip consultants in partnership with the operations leader
Support local hiring initiative and training in partnership with Operations and HR
Negotiate key food, lodging, transportation costs each year in partnership with operations leader to ensure location budget management 
Log all partner communication in Roots database

Position Management
Further develop initiative and spiritual, interpersonal and organizational skills to equip you to partner with PPM in furthering the Kingdom of God and serving our Lord Jesus Christ.

Serve as primary contact for identified areas of expertise and leadership as an Operations Coordinator.
Attend all major PPM staff events, including the spring conference, department meetings, training events and mandatory all-staff meetings. 
Meet regularly with supervisor to enhance communications and allow for input and coordination to promote success with assigned Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Complete monthly performance reporting as directed.
Participate in regularly scheduled Foundation and Prayer calls.
Develop and encourage support for the Church Sponsorship program and priorities through strong Christian witness among colleagues, mission participants, ministry partners, and the general public.

Manage location staff, as assigned. Oversee volunteers and seasonal staff who serve part time in location.
Report concerns regarding the ability or actions of location seasonal leaders in fulfilling the position responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must maintain a personal relationship with and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to travel to field sites to monitor projects
Excellent planning, time management and organizational skills
Proficiency with Google docs or Microsoft Office suite of software
Flexible and adaptable
Cheerful, diplomatic, encouraging, concern for the spiritual well-being of the team
Financial management experience preferred
Associate’s or Bachelors degree (B. or a minimum of 2 to 4 years related work experience; LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, or members of the church and business community.

Fluent spoken and written English required.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists. Ability to meet the scheduling requirements of the position including, but not limited to, work overtime as necessary, travel 30% of the time and possess a valid driver’s license.

Ability to self-manage and meet deadlines.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competitive paid time off plan and company holidays
~ Retirement plan w/employer match
~ Generous Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement
~ Family Travel Benefit

T o build up, encourage, and assist the local Church in reaching and serving their communities for Christ.
GENUINE PARTNERSHIPS : Our heart is to be wholly invested in the communities in which we serve, providing a connecting point for the global Church.
We build lasting relationships with local churches and ministries, partnering alongside them 365 days a year.
We operate under the authority and direction of the local Church, ensuring that the ministry we do leads to a healthy and lasting impact for the Kingdom.