Leadership Development Manager, Northeast- Albany, NY

Overview

Leadership Development Manager, Northeast - Albany, NY. Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Leadership Development Manager to serve with Operation Christmas Child (OCC) over the region. This position is based in the Regional Office in Albany, NY. You will identify, cultivate, and develop leaders (Area Coordinators) who will establish volunteer teams to carry out the mission and vision of OCC in their communities and churches.

Join the team and use your gifts for God's glory!

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
• Recruit, select, equip, lead, and develop year-round leader volunteers according to the High Impact model of volunteer ministry
• Lead volunteer teams in a defined geographic area to accomplish goals in the areas of church, community, media, prayer, and the establishment and retention of a collection network
• Ensure volunteer teams are both spiritually healthy and well-equipped with resources to build relationships with local churches, groups, and individual donors
• Coordinate with regional staff and volunteers to create and implement strategic plans and initiatives to accomplish measurable ministry goals
• Potential to serve on the Management Team in an Operation Christmas Child shoebox Processing Center for 4-6 weeks in November and December (could involve temporary relocation during that time)
• All other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university; five to seven years of experience leading volunteers and teams to meet goals and expectations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies from an accredited Christian college or university (required)
• Proven experience managing, coaching, and leading volunteer teams to implement and achieve program goals from a Biblical perspective
• Experience working with the local church; interaction with pastors, leaders, and members
• Highly organized, self-starter who takes initiative to reach goals and deadlines; strategic thinker
• Collaborative team player, who enjoys seeing those on their team succeed
• Demonstrated ability to influence others with an optimistic outlook and positive attitude
• Passionate about raising awareness and participation in OCC, and establishing more life-long donors for OCC and Samaritan's Purse
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.

• Job Location:
  
  Albany, NY
• Type:
  Full-Time
• Language Requirement:
  English
• Travel: 60-75 nights/year

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days

Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.