Ministry Director
About the position Responsibilities • Develop and implement strategic plans to scale the mentorship program across different regions. • Establish program metrics and evaluation frameworks to measure impact. • Build and maintain relationships with religious organizations, academic institutions, and community partners. • Oversee budget management and resource allocation. • Lead fundraising efforts and grant writing initiatives. • Create and maintain program policies and procedures. • Ensure compliance with academic credit requirements across different institutions. • Provide leadership and supervision to 20 remote mentors across various time zones. • Develop and implement mentor training programs. • Facilitate regular team meetings and professional development sessions. • Create performance evaluation systems for mentors. • Manage mentor recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development. • Foster a collaborative culture that celebrates diverse faith perspectives. • Design curriculum and resources for mentor training. • Establish best practices for virtual mentorship. • Create crisis response protocols and ethical guidelines. • Develop partnerships with academic institutions for internship credits. • Implement technology solutions for program management. • Design evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness. • Serve as the public face of the program. • Build relationships with religious and spiritual leaders across faiths. • Present at conferences and professional gatherings. • Develop marketing and communications strategies. • Manage stakeholder relationships. • Write and publish about program impacts and lessons learned. Requirements • 7+ years of leadership experience in interfaith work, spiritual counseling, or related field. • Demonstrated success managing remote teams. • Experience with program development and evaluation. • Strong track record in budget management and fundraising. • Excellence in cross-cultural communication. • Deep understanding of diverse faith traditions and spiritual practices. Nice-to-haves • Masters or Doctorate in relevant field. • Experience in higher education administration. • Grant writing success. • Publication record in relevant areas. • Multilingual capabilities. • Background in online learning or virtual community building. Benefits • Flexible schedule • Professional development assistance