PCPC Mission
To extend the transforming presence of the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ in Dallas and to the world.Purpose of Job
Coordinate and oversee all logistics and administration of short-term mission efforts, including planning, scheduling, communication, budgeting, and coordination of mission trips and related events.
Alignment with Mission and Vision
Extend God’s Kingdom by supporting short-term mission opportunities through strategic planning and coordination. Through careful preparation and logistical support, create pathways for members to engage in cross-cultural ministry.
Individual Job Responsibilities
Abide in Christ
Coordinate and implement short-term mission opportunities under the direction of Missions Leadership, ensuring alignment with the strategic sending plans developed for each ministry area of PCPC.
- (May include some travel to ensure that missions trips are planned well.)
- Coordinate the logistical and administrative aspects of short-term trips by coordinating with pastors, lay leaders, and staff
- Support the development and coordination of new short-term mission trips under the direction of Missions leadership, working with ministry partners (e.g., missionaries, indigenous leaders, Missions agencies) to ensure alignment with strategic ministry goals
Prepare, organize, and maintain short-term mission material, files, and documentation
- Help assess and prepare for training of team leaders and members
- Prepare and update orientation materials for team leaders and members
- Organize and maintain information and files for each trip
- Update processes for efficiency
Oversee short-term mission team training
- Assure that teams are properly trained; includes attending some team meetings as needed (some Sundays and evenings required)
- Train team members on PCPC process of fundraising
Coordinate all logistics for short-term mission teams and work closely with missionaries
- Coordinate logistical support for mission trips and cultural exchanges, including establishing and maintaining budgets; make travel arrangements; establish schedules by communicating with mission agencies, missionaries, and team leaders/members; maintain and collect trip payments; make distributions; investigate, organize, and maintain insurance information for participants; work with M&CP staff to oversee cash advances and reconciliations
- Facilitate short-term mission trip information and time-sensitive paperwork (criminal background checks, PCPC applications, health and release forms, and insurance); create and maintain short-term trip binders as relevant for each trip; provide assistance with trip arrangements and team meetings; ensure legal documents and immunizations are received prior to each trip; track fundraising; process cash advances and subsequent reconciliations for short-term mission teams
- Debrief with leadership and volunteers after each mission trip; capture life-changing testimonies to share with congregation
Maintain standards of excellence in PCPC short-term mission trip endeavors
- The primary goal of the mission trips is to ensure the needs of the field are met.
When appropriate, assist in mobilizing PCPC members (who have gone on short-term mission trips) into our missionary development program.Education and Experienced Preferred
Two-year associate’s degree or equivalent experience required; four-year degree is preferred. Experience in cross-cultural mission work is required. Established history in mission trips is preferred. Five years of administration, coordination, and four years of managing projects/events preferably in non-profit environment is preferred. Proficient in Microsoft products. PCPC membership is desired.
Qualifications - Competencies
- Must possess a heart for extending God’s kingdom.
- Should be extremely intuitive, decisive, and competent in crisis management.
- Must be able to teach with ease and clarity, and lead with wisdom, maturity, and humility.
- Must be a self-starter, strategic thinker, and team builder.
- Must be able to determine and discern next steps with confidence.
- Excellent communication skills, comfort in cross cultural situations, and the ability to interact with diverse cultures is essential.
- Work requires a project management approach and resourcefulness for simultaneous projects.
Work Environment
- Normal office and church environment; Christ-centered environment
- Mix of standard and non-standard office hours and days
- Must be able to work on Sundays 1-2 times a month
- Process and/or project driven workload
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
