Job Title
Director of Mobilization
Team/Location
Mobilization Team (Remote)
Reports to
VP of Mobilization and Strategic Partnerships
Job Description Overview
The Mobilization Team at Cafe 1040 exists to help young adults and churches take their best next step toward engaging in the Great Commission. As the Director of Mobilization, your job will be to lead Cafe 1040 to mobilize the next generation of missionaries to the unreached. You will cast vision for mobilization, resource other teams with mobilization expertise, and lead a dynamic team of Mobilizers. The Mobilization Team is responsible for recruiting qualified candidates into Cafe 1040’s programs and functioning as a missions resource for churches, universities, campus ministries, and missions-minded young adults in key regions. Your job will be to develop this high-functioning team by communicating clear vision, creating intentional strategy, establishing clear goals, growing a healthy team culture, and coaching team members to be dynamic contributors.
Requirements:
CRITICAL QUALITIES:
Mature Christian faith and agreement with the statement of faith
A passionate follower of Jesus Christ with a proven devotion to the habits necessary to maintain a daily relationship with him
Possess a longing for the fulfillment of the Great Commission
Self-initiative and ability to work independently
Strong desire to lead, manage, and coach a team of people
Outgoing personality with ability to meet new people and quickly establish relational rapport
Understanding and love of young adults, as well as the ability to connect with people in every age group
Patience and understanding for the unique characteristics of the emerging generation
Strategic thinker, visionary, innovator, ability to envision and implement big picture ideas and strategy
Represent Cafe 1040 positively within the industry
Skills and Experience:
Expert knowledge of global missions and current trends
Expert knowledge in the emerging generation
Proven ability to maturely communicate Biblical truth in large groups and individual settings
Effective team leadership skills with the ability to motivate, challenge, and hold team members accountable
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and listening
Understanding of God’s plan for the world as described in Scripture and a passion for teaching it to others
Sales or networking experience
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
Quick-learning and self-teaching
Strong multi-tasking and problem-solving ability
Ability to perform well under stress to meet deadlines
Personally motivated, driven to succeed in a remote working environment
English speaking
Skill in MS Office Suite, Google Apps, Salesforce, and Apple OS
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree or higher preferred.
Specific Job Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:
Cast vision for mobilization at Cafe 1040 and beyond
Direct Mobilization Team goals, developing a strategy to achieve those goals, and hold team members accountable for reaching those goals
Work closely with Associate Director of Mobilization, providing leadership to other leaders
Create or oversee the creation of mobilization resources
Establish, develop, and steward relationships with Missions Influencers (church pastors, campus pastors, university faculty, and agency representatives) in order to present the mission and vision of Cafe 1040 and to assist them in engaging young adults and the unreached
Establish, lead, and oversee Mobilization Team projects
Remain up-to-date on current missions and mobilization trends
Work closely with the Director team and Partnership team.
Establish, approve, and manage budgets for the department and team members
Travel as needed within the U.S. (3-5 trips/year or more) as well as occasionally overseas (1-2 trips every 3 years)
Support and uphold the policies, values, and statement of faith of Cafe 1040
Maintain sustainable funding levels for role through Cafe 1040 support raising model
Actively take the opportunities to mobilize those people in the scope of your influence toward involvement and investment in the mission and vision of Cafe 1040
This is a support-based position. Nothing in this job description restricts Cafe 1040’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines.