Position Summary

The Associate Director – Short Term Mission Teams will collaborate closely with the Director to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for deploying 100+ teams to the field annually, in order to meet East-West goals. This includes working with the Director – Short Term Mission Trips to ensure all trips are properly registered, as well as provide metrics for reporting purposes. The Associate Director will shepherd the team of Catalysts, providing guidance and leadership, especially when faced with difficulties.This role will personally lead the coordination of 4 STMTs each year. The Associate Director is responsible to ensure all policies, forms, procedures, etc. are being complied with by STMT Team Leaders. The Associate Director will represent the Director when absent and is responsible for playing their part to achieve the bigger mission of East-West and for ensuring that all ministry activities are clearly aligned with East-West Vision, Mission, Values, Statement of Faith, and Biblical principles.

This is a support-raised position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead/Oversee the daily operational and tactical needs of the STMT Catalysts, which includes:
- Shepherding the development of the team of Catalysts
- Provide leadership and problem solving abilities to Catalysts during difficult situations
- Lead development and implementation of process improvements of the STMT timeline
Oversee STMT timeline & coordinate 4 trips annually including booking airfare, hotels, visa, etc.
- Lead or co-lead two or more overseas trips annually
Raise and maintain network of personal support
Lead, attend, and/or contribute to East-West sponsored spiritual formation activities

Education and Experience

Uphold a close and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
A baptized believer of Jesus Christ
High commitment to, and practices, regular prayer and time in the Word
Experience in sharing his/her faith with a clear, concise gospel message
Experience in effectively discipling new followers of Jesus, preferred
BA degree preferred
Trained biblically and theologically
Experience in cross-cultural ministry, preferred

Skills and Abilities

Ability to travel once a year on a STMT and within the US, as needed
Demonstrates teaching, leadership, and shepherding skills
Strong initiative, motivation, and ability to complete tasks on time
Ability to respond with clear thinking during stressful situations
Committed to timely communication with supervisor
Demonstrates willingness to be held accountable
Committed to continual learning of the local context and culture
Able to function in a team environment
Demonstrates the ability to relate and communicate cross-culturally
Ability to provide guidance both biblically and theologically to teams, trip leaders and catalysts
Demonstrates a healthy, growing spiritual life, including and a servant attitude toward leadership responsibilities
Stay abreast of most current trends, research techniques of overseas missions trips
Able to think strategically and lead other leaders with vision and diplomacy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to assess and implement improvements
Willingness to "pitch-in" to serve all personnel
Ability to think critically and resourcefully
Ability to execute decisions or directions with confidence
Ability to professionally handle unexpected confrontations or interruptions
Willingness to have difficult conversations with co-workers, speaking the truth in love

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