Local Director for CEF of Ohio Inc., M.A.R.C.K Chapter

$40,000- $50,000 Potential Annual Salary

The Local Director of the of . will be responsible for fulfilling the purpose of  , executing the vision of the Ohio state board and USA Ministries while overseeing the MARCK Chapter.

The local director is ultimately a developer of volunteers and other leaders and is the face of the local chapter.

Qualifications

The Local Director Must:

• Have a personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Be a born-again believer who feels called of God to the ministry of child evangelism
• Possess leadership qualities as found in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
• Have a demonstrated love for prayer and an unquestionable passion to reach kids with the Gospel.
• Remain a 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.
• Have skills to identify other leaders, organize groups, cast vision and evaluate the ministry programs.
• Displays proficiency with interpersonal communication and administrative skills
• Has a current BCI/FBI background check
• Has completed or is willing to complete the Children’s Ministry Institute® and a year’s course in Bible.

Ministry

The Local Director Must:

• Understand that the foundation of ministry is prayer and lead by example in being committed to
  developing, implementing, improving and growing 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.
• Be able to identify, enlist, equip, develop, and encourage others to become an effective, multi-staff team
  serving God in this ministry.
• Be 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.
• Be able to identify students (grades 9 – college) who may be potential missionaries, and personally participate in
  CYIA as assigned by state leadership, and help CYIA become/remain successful.
• Establish, develop, and improve ministry effectiveness throughout the entire chapter.

Leadership

The Local Director Must:

• 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 and personal support.
• Annually assess all ministry staff.
• Develop leadership skills in ministry staff, volunteers, and summer missionaries.
• Oversee and constantly evaluate the teacher training program.

Administration

The Local Director Must:

• 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 be implemented 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
• Have proficiency with technology

Responsibilities

• Enlist (recruit), equip (train) and encourage volunteers, donors and staff to conduct ministry
• Build relationships with the church community, serving and partnering for ministry
• Establish, develop and evaluate for improvement ministry effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with CEF policies and procedures
• Attend state and national meetings for personal development
• Represent CEF to churches, organizations, businesses, and individuals

Employment of CEF of MARCK is open to qualified individuals who are Christians of good character, without regard or reference to race, sex (gender, national or ethnic origin, color, age, or disability). CEF is permitted to discriminate on the basis of religion. All prospective and current employees must agree with the CEF’s mission statement, and they must be willing to conduct their lives in accordance to the organization’s Biblically based statement of faith.