This is not just a job opportunity, this is an opportunity to transform lives!

Summary

The Director of USM Engagement will be responsible for exposing the US church (English speaking and multiethnic), donors and partners to the resources and the worldwide ministry of the Bible League. Their role is to work with English speaking church leaders of all kinds to make the Bible League a well known and understood resource for the growth and development of the church in the US as it is around the world. They will also work on developing new channels of growth, developing a strategy to reach different audiences with the message of Bible League in keeping with the times, using methods that are relevant to the current culture. This hopefully will generate and continuously regenerate a new group of dedicated supporters of the Bible League. This will be accomplished by:

• Relationships that are established, cultivated and developed with denominational, church, thought and lay leaders. Our goal will be to expand the awareness of the Bible League and its ministry as well as seek to partner with these leaders in helping their churches/organizations grow both in mission and health and to seek and learn of methods that we can learn from as well.
• Learning from our partners, existing churches, and key leaders where are culture is headed and how we as the Bible League can help navigate the future.
• Using our existing and new program development to help meet the needs of the local church or help in the growth of their world missions’ program.
• Discovering new key thought or influence leaders and working on introducing them to the Bible League to reach new audiences in new ways and to build the presence of the Bible League throughout the US.
• Develop, and implement new strategies to reach Christian schools and colleges with the message of the Bible League, to engage them at early ages to support our ministry and cultivating them as they grow up into partners who will be fully engaged with us.
• We also desire to develop a scalable master training program, find and develop volunteer trainers for each of our programs throughout the country. We also aim to seek and help find solutions to meet the needs of these churches so that they develop into healthy churches that will support the ministry of the Bible League worldwide. They will supervise all trainers who are assigned to the English-speaking churches that BLI partners with and/or supports.

This is to be done by working cross functionally with all different teams within the Bible League and with all segments of the advancement division. This will also entail the close working with the Ministry experience teams as well as the ministry support teams as well as the Spanish-speaking ministry to enhance everyone’s effectiveness and efficiency as a reflection of our desire to be good stewards of God’s resources.

Bible League International serves the under-resourced Church with Bibles and training to transform lives worldwide through God’s Word! Our team is excited about God’s calling on our ministry and serves Him in His mission for the world, with commitment and joy. We hope you will consider His leading in using your God-given gifts and abilities to help fulfill the Great Commission in serving at Bible League International! For more information about Bible League International, visit https://www.bibleleague.org/. Also take a moment and view our careers video to learn more about our culture through our staff at Bible League.

Duties

1. Develop and Lead cross functional teams to engage local and national leaders, thought and influence leaders to the mission of the Bible League and its ministries.
2. Develop strategies of engagement to find key areas of interests and develop a responsive partnership to further the mission of both parties as they work in the Kingdom together.
3. Develop new international relationships with US churches to expand our mission worldwide with these key leaders to help build healthy churches in countries we mutually work.
4. Enhance ministry exposure to the next generation of church leaders by working with key leadership of the next generation church.
5. Provide methods of recognition for our existing donors and churches for their faithful support.
6. Spreading the word of how God has continued to use the Bible League to reach the lost throughout the world in the millennial, young adult, youth and children of today.
7. Oversight of our trainers, their continued development, their outreach and their training of future trainers throughout the country. As these leaders are found and trained keeping them engaged and a valued part of the Bible League team.
8. Work well with other departments and be open to change as needed.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Organizational Relationships

• Reports to: VP of Church and Donor Relations
• Responsible for: Regional Training Coordinators
• Collaborates with: Internal groups, DRD’s, Volunteers, Planned Giving, Church Relations and Engagement, Marketing and Development, HR, Partner Services, Global Field Operations, and anyone else that will help in achieving our mission as an organization.

Qualifications

1. Must be a Christian, having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Must also agree with our statement of faith and conduct his/herself in a Christ-like manner.
2. Bachelors degree preferred with experience in any or all of the following, organizational development, leadership, marketing, communication, Christian ministries, sales, training, network development and church relations.
3. This individual should also have a continuous desire to learn and is adaptable to change.
4. Knowledge of different cultures and languages is a plus.
5. Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently, including fulfillment of essential responsibilities outside of the corporate office.
6. Propensity to address essential responsibilities with creativity, conscientiousness, and stewardship.
7. Displays aptitude in the core competencies necessary to fulfill the position:
   1. Servant Leadership: Displays humility, and servant leadership with emotional intelligence and an exceptional ability to understand and convey the passion and heart of the Bible League and its’ mission.
   2. Team Player: Ability to work well with the leadership team, their immediate team, as well as others across the organization in order to achieve the goals of the team and organization. They need to develop cross functional teams with the understanding that it may be easier and quicker to do the project by themselves but the best way to ensure the effectiveness of the project is by engaging various stakeholders with various opinions and ideas so that the end product is one that is an effective tool to accomplish the mission.
   3. Positive Attitude: Ability to maintain a positive outlook, work constructively under pressure, respond resourcefully when challenges arise, accept responsibility for actions, and adjust accordingly. Must approach objections or other challenges with a positive, “can-do” attitude and explore alternative solutions. Adaptability to fast-paced environment, to varied working conditions and requirements, and to diverse individuals and groups.
   4. Mission Focused: Ability to focus on learning BLI’s ministry and identifying opportunities to share with individual donors, churches, and like-minded organizations as well as communicate clearly and effectively the mission, vision and daily ministry of Bible League International.

Standards of Performance

In day-to-day responsibilities, this position will carry out Bible League International’s core values which are:

• • Prayer – Our relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Calling – God’s call into His work.
  • Service – Serving God and others.
  • Unity – Working together in unity.
  • Integrity – In line with God’s Word in word and deed.
  • Vision – A Christ-centered hope and perspective.

Performance Evaluations

You will meet with your manager in alignment with our fiscal year to discuss accomplishments and priorities four times per fiscal year.

Bible League International offers employees a comprehensive benefits package including a generous 401k plan. As a part of our Statement of Faith BLI champions the training and professional development of our employees. We are also Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying public service employer. If you want to learn more about this exciting role or if you would like to apply, please visit our application site here.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion because we feel it enriches us as an organization and reflects God’s love. Bible League International is a nonprofit, non-denominational, faith-based organization. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act Section 702, the Bible League has the right to hire only candidates who agree with Bible League’s Statement of Faith and profess Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.