Care and Training Director

The Care and Training Director shall serve The Navigators and fulfill the responsibilities listed below in the spirit of The Navigators calling, values and purpose: To advance the Gospel of Jesus and His kingdom into the nations through spiritual generations of laborers living and discipling among the lost.

This full-time position is part of the World Missions Leadership Team (WMLT). The Care and Training Director serves World Missions (WM) by providing oversight for all the care and training resources available to U.S. staff serving internationally. Candidate must be located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Essential Functions

Leadership Responsibilities – 85%

• Provide leadership, supervision and oversight to the teams providing care and training resources to overseas WM staff.
• Build an effective team filling necessary roles in collaboration with the WMLT.
• Serve on the WMLT including bi-annual offsite meetings.
• Consider how to best integrate and align all WM processes toward ensuring a good experience for senders, goers and receivers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with people and teams throughout the U.S. work.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Receivers to ensure an understanding of the country and regional ministry strategy.
• Work closely with the International Mobilization (iMob) and Pathways Directors and teams to ensure healthy and effective integration from pre-field to post field engagement.
• Ensure that all employment realities are tracked and maintained (i.e. HR, benefits, finances, etc.).
• Help team leaders and teams identify creative solutions for complex circumstances.
• Attend and contribute to Family Gathering.
  
  

Ministry of Partner Development – 10%

• Raise and maintain funding to cover 100% of salary, benefits and ministry expenses.
• Maintain communication with donors: phone and make appointments with potential donors, write and send regular newsletters, maintain personal contact with donors, churches and potential donors.
• Monitor account balance monthly and discuss with supervisor.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities – 5%

• Participate in annual processes, such as the organizational Plan and Progress Review (PPR), Engagement Survey, Reaffirmation of the Navigators Code of Conduct, Calling-Core Values-Vision, Statement of Faith, Driver’s Authorization, and other releases as required.
• Complete monthly expense reports in a timely manner.
• Other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor. The Navigators reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities as appropriate. 
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to raise and maintain funding to cover 100% of salary, benefits and ministry expenses
• Ability to lead and care for people and teams
• Ability to build trust and maintain appropriate confidentiality
• Ability to lead people at all different experience levels
• Ability to see and understand complex situations from different perspectives and find creative solutions
• Demonstrates good communication skills
• Demonstrates conflict management skills and engage in difficult conversations
• Understanding of and ability to work within U.S. Navigators support ministries (HR, CARM, Finance, etc.)
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate with a broader team of contributors beyond WM
• Some international travel is required
• Team player
  
  

Minimum And Preferred Qualifications

Spiritual: Belief in and adherence to the Statement of Faith and Mission of The Navigators. Demonstrate Biblical principles and values in the family, with others, and with staff. Is led by, and sensitive to, the Holy Spirit. Strong familiarity and experience in Navigator field ministry preferred.

Experience: Prior experience living overseas for 2 years or more. Must live in Colorado Springs OR a minimum of two years’ experience working within the World Missions Home Team. Experience as a care and/or training practitioner is preferred.

Technical Knowledge & Skills: Demonstrate ability to raise and maintain approved budget. Heart for the nations and spiritual development with knowledge sufficient to lead others. Working knowledge of how the Navigator WWP operates is preferred.

Communication & Leadership: Proven ability to lead and influence without positional authority. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal & written, to create understanding and build strong working relationships required. International cultural awareness and the ability to build relationships across different cultures.

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Compensation Range: $79,771.63 - $124,771.01/year

Benefits: High-Deductible Health Plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, Disability, EAP, 401a and 403b retirement options. Up to 15 paid holidays per year, accumulating PTO (vacation, sick, personal). For detailed information, visit navbenefits.org.

The Navigators is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Navigators does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.