Lead of John Powell Institute

Position Description

As an employee of MTI, and member of the Care Department, the Lead will oversee the John Powell Institute (JPI) and manage all individuals and teams working within its scope. This role requires strategic leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to enhancing the resilience and retention of cross-cultural workers through comprehensive care and innovative projects. The Lead of JPI manages the research under the guidance of the Director of Care, to the outcomes and needs of MTI leadership.

Reporting & Supervisory Relationship: Reports to the Director of Care at MTI.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing qualitative research.
• Proven leadership experience in organizational development, program management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the unique challenges faced by cross-cultural workers and those who support them.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a capacity for building and maintaining partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and complex projects effectively.
• Passion for and commitment to the mission of MTI and the vision of JPI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational Requirement: Master’s degree in a field related to organizational health and development, organizational systems, clinical counseling, spiritual formation, or related degrees.
• Overseas experience of 3 years or more.

Key Characteristics Sought in all MTI Staff

• A passion, commitment, and calling to help cross-cultural messengers of the Gospel experience effectiveness (maximizing the Gospel’s presentation and impact on disciples), endurance (continuing in their calling even during hardship), and personal vitality (living flourishing lives in all relationships).
• A passion, commitment, and calling to work with our guiding core values: vitality in our personal relationship with God, team, authenticity and integrity, and quality and excellence.

Responsibilities

Time:

• Part-time with possibility of full-time in conjunction with other duties
• Remote or in-person
• Open to secondment from another organization

Leadership & Oversight:

• Provide leadership for JPI, in collaboration with the Director of Care, and ensuring alignment with MTI’s mission.
• Oversee all JPI-related projects, initiatives, and personnel, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with peers in research and organizational health.
• Oversee performance of JPI’s volunteers.
• Lead volunteers associated with JPI research.

Strategic Development:

• Identify current and emerging needs of cross-cultural workers.
• Collaborate with MTI leadership to integrate JPI’s objectives into the broader organizational framework.
• Develop Thrive Collaborative products in partnership with Care Director.

Program Management:

• Ensure the successful implementation of the Care Department’s initiatives where directed, and their interface with JPI’s research efforts.
• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, using data-driven insights to improve effectiveness.
• Develop and oversee budgets and allocate resources effectively for all JPI initiatives.
• Provide research cycle updates to Director of Care.
• Recruit personnel for the research teams, to include volunteer researchers and team leads.
• Assist Director of Care in fund development.

Collaborations and Networking:

• Represent JPI at conferences, workshops, and events, promoting its vision and mission.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and research best practices within JPI’s learning community.

Advocating Thought Leadership:

• Promote awareness of the importance of comprehensive Thrive-driven research for cross-cultural workers within the global missions community.
• Honor and build upon the legacy of Dr. John Powell by ensuring JPI’s work reflects his commitment to the well-being of cross-cultural workers.

Financial:

• Support-funded or hybrid funded.

Miscellaneous:

• Flexibility and willingness to serve needs outside of the above listed as required by the Director of Care.

Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Palmer Lake, CO 80133

Salary : $48,000