What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Administration position at Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS)?
Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS), Lititz, PA, recruits, organizes, and empowers volunteers to repair and rebuild homes for those impacted by natural disasters. With a mission to respond with Christian love to serve people who would not otherwise have the means to recover, MDS strives to restore hope and bring people back to their homes. What began over 75 years ago with a spontaneous gesture of faith, MDS is now transforming lives throughout the United States and Canada. Through these acts of service, MDS staff and volunteers strive to model Christ and bring hope, love, and wholeness to all who benefit from, participate in, or encounter the ministry.
Mennonite Disaster Service is seeking a full-time Director of Administration to provide strategic leadership and oversight for all administrative functions including finance, human resources, information technology, and regional administration. As a key member of the MDS Leadership Team, the Director of Administration will ensure smooth and efficient daily operations, uphold compliance with organizational policies, and drive continuous improvement across departments. This role also plays a vital part in shaping organizational strategy, supporting growth initiatives, and contributing to long-term planning. The ideal candidate will foster a collaborative culture rooted in MDS’s core values of service, teamwork, and compassion, while empowering staff and volunteers to achieve excellence in mission delivery.
Director of Administration Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Human Resources, or related field
- Minimum of five years’ experience leading administrative, human resources, or finance teams with proven ability to develop people and execute strategic initiatives.
- Commitment to the Anabaptist faith and peace position and active in an Anabaptist church, required
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Previous experience in non-profit administration, a plus
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated community involvement, strongly preferred
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