Big Picture

CEF of Wisconsin

The local director for CEF of Wisconsin, Inc., Upper Fox River Chapter works under the local committee and state director. The local director is the face of the local chapter and is ultimately a developer of volunteers and other leaders.

General

  1. Fulfill the purpose of Child Evangelism Fellowship®
  2. Execute and accomplishing the vision of the state board and USA Ministries
  3. Oversee all aspects of the local chapter

Spiritual

The local director should demonstrate a balanced approach to Christian living in:

  • a daily walk with God
  • family
  • local church
  • ministry

Specific

Ministries Supervision

  1. Develops, implements and grows an effective prayer program
  2. Aggressively pursues primary ministries that fulfill the full purpose of CEF through church partnerships and continual promotion within the sphere of his/her influence
  3. Enlists, equips and encourages staff and volunteers with the goal of building a multi-staff team
  4. Maintains direct ministry contact with children through CEF sponsored programs
  5. Builds and maintains Christian Youth In Action® ministry. Enlists staff and volunteers to help recruit short-term missionaries. Provides year-round ministry opportunities to CYIA missionaries
  6. Promotes further opportunities to serve – including Good News Across America and other CEF ministries
  7. Participates in the CYIA training school as assigned by the state director
  8. Strives to develop and establish ministry among the children in unreached areas within the local chapter

Leadership Development

  1. Meets regularly with paid and volunteer staff members to provide encouragement, counsel and direction
  2. Aids paid and volunteer staff in developing and evaluating their ministry goals
  3. Encourages the local committee to take advantage of committee training opportunities available
  4. Assists the local committee in raising sufficient funds to accomplish the plans and objectives laid out by the local committee
  5. Provides assistance and training to the paid staff as they seek to raise sufficient funds for their ministry
  6. Completes routine employee appraisals with all paid staff
  7. Works with paid staff, summer missionaries and volunteers, helping them in leadership development skills
  8. Oversees (and teaches if necessary) the teacher training program and provides the necessary training for the staff to perform the job well

Administrative

  1. Develops with the local committee, and effectively communicates, the vision and strategic plan for the evangelization and discipleship of all of the children within the local chapter and oversees the implementation of that plan
  2. Ensures that all policies and procedures are being followed, including governance regulations
  3. Keeps accurate and complete records
  4. Works with the budget committee to develop an annual budget at the beginning of the fiscal year for approval by the local committee
  5. Works with the treasurer of the local chapter to submit the final budget to the state director for state board approval
  6. Ensures that all reports, minutes, communications and moneys are forwarded to the proper offices in a timely manner
  7. Sends thank-you notes and ensures that receipts are mailed in a timely manner
  8. Communicates accurately and in a timely manner with the state director and local committee
  9. Attends all meetings sponsored by the state office

As a religious organization, CEF is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.

To apply for this job please visit www.cefonline.com.