Director, Us Latino Ministries

At Awana, we believe true change happens in the communities when children and youth are transformed by the gospel and engaged in Biblical discipleship in the presence of a caring adult. We believe that kids can come to know, love and serve Jesus, following Him for a lifetime. This is why, for 70+ years, Awana has been working with leaders in local churches in the US and around the world, providing solutions that equip these women and men to make disciples in children and youth.

Today, God is using Awana to reach over 5.1 million kids in 134 countries around the world. With over 500,000 equipped leaders in 68,000 clubs/churches, Awana is able to play a vital role in global evangelism and discipleship of children and youth.

Summary

This position advances Awana child discipleship ministries by cultivating partnerships with churches, pastors, church networks and denominations, donors and influential individuals among Latino communities within the United States to reach kids with the gospel and engage them in lifelong discipleship. Working within the strategic framework of Awana, this individual will ensure the successful development of a focused strategy for ministry sustainability and ongoing partnership growth. The ultimate objective is increasing church partners, convening a community of disciple-makers, effectively applying a belong-believe-become philosophy of weekly transformational discipleship, ultimately resulting in changed lives.

Responsibilities

• Stewards assigned budget(s), allocating appropriate expenses for effective ministry in line with desired goals and objectives.
• Networks with and gathers local church leaders to cast the vision of child and youth discipleship and encourages them to take steps toward an Awana child discipleship partnership.
• Conducts research and impact evaluation of ministry strategy(ies); present findings/recommendations to Awana leadership, donors, and partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Builds a sustainable financial model including, but not limited to, donor strategy and product/service income. Achieves consistent annual growth of existing and prospective donors.
• Helps provide leadership and contextualization needs in supporting development of Awana resources and outreach, e.g., speaking into for the purpose of helping shape and customize content, curriculum, and messaging for Latino churches.
• Builds, mentors, and leads assigned team(s), ensures team processes and work meet team standards of operational and cultural excellence.
• Supports, upholds, and demonstrates the Awana cultural values in internal and external communications and relationships.
• Develops and nurtures partnership networks to expand ministry support for the purpose of reaching more kids with the Gospel.
• Establishes a strategic plan and pathway for ministry growth and impact, aligning with the Awana strategic plan and cultural values.

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising and donor development required with understanding of development and stewardship principles and strategies.
• General understanding of the Bible and the Christian church in its various expressions preferred.
• Working knowledge of children’s inspirational or ministry space including demonstrated program/product familiarity preferred. Expertise in Awana resources, solutions, and content strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field desired, but not required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in ministry leadership required.
• Experience in public and motivational speaking required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Valid US Passport Preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with the US Church landscape and/or global nonprofits required.
• Experience building and mentoring a team required.

Competencies

• Values excellence, is committed to follow through and is disciplined, accountable, and a life-long learner.
• Demonstrates understanding of and sensitivity to multi-cultural communities.
• Proven networker (success in building, nurturing and retaining networks)
• Ability to lead and motivate team members, directly and indirectly.
• Demonstrates high EQ (Emotional Quotient/Intelligence) including proven relationship-building, collaboration, active listening, and ability to pivot with organizational change.
• Passionate to see ministry growth and can participate independently and/or as part of a team toward annual goals.
• Excellent presentation abilities and winsome communication style (proficient in preparation and presentation)
• Proven ability to influence others to action.
• Proven ability to align with strategic goals, manage competing priorities, balance ministry and business needs, and deliver timely results.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is also required to regularly utilize computer equipment (e.g., screens and keyboards) to perform work. The employee is often required to move about the work environment. Specific vision abilities required by this job included close vision. This position requires regular local travel and occasional out-of-area, overnight travel including occasional international travel.

Our Benefits for Full Time Team members:

• Life Insurance
• Short/Long-term Disability
• Generous PTO benefit
• Medical/Dental/Vision (BCBS PPO)
• HSA (employer contribution available)
• WFH/Hybrid
• Flexible work schedule
• 401(k) with employer match
• Great people - great culture – extraordinary mission!

Estimated Salary Range for this position: $85,000-90,000 Dependent on Experience