Missions Ministry Manager

Are you passionate about mobilizing others to serve and making a meaningful impact both locally and globally? We are seeking a dynamic, faith-driven leader to serve as our Missions Ministry Manager—a key role dedicated to advancing our mission partnerships and inspiring our congregation to live out their faith through service. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with church leadership to bring our Missions Ministry vision to life. You’ll lead the planning and execution of mission trips, coordinate church-wide outreach initiatives, and cultivate partnerships with local, national, and international organizations. From recruiting and equipping volunteers to managing budgets and communications, you’ll help create opportunities for our community to engage deeply in God’s work.

We’re looking for a highly organized, relational leader who thrives in both strategy and execution—someone who can energize teams, manage multiple projects, and communicate with clarity and purpose. The ideal candidate brings ministry or nonprofit experience, a heart for missions, and a strong, authentic Christian faith.

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to shape lives, build lasting partnerships, and help a vibrant church community serve with purpose and impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES; ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

In collaboration with the AP of Outreach, implement the goals and directives of the Missions Ministry Charter, adhering to the financial guidelines as outlined in the Charter.

• Monitor the Missions Ministry budget, ensuring funds are used effectively and

transparently.

• Plan, organize, and manage short-term and long-term mission trips, projects, and other

serving opportunities. This includes traveling to mission trips, both domestically and

internationally.

• Coordinate church-wide serving opportunities and mission awareness events (e.g.,

special speakers).

• Serve as the primary liaison between the church, VPC mission partners, and other VPC

ministries for collaborative engagement, facilitating opportunities for mission work

across VPC ministry areas.

• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with local, national, and international

mission partners and agencies.

• Cultivate new ministry opportunities that align with the Missions Ministry charter.
• Recruit, train, equip, and support mission volunteers and team leaders for various

projects and trips.

• Work closely with the Communications Manager and Digital Experience Manager to

keep the Missions website updated, create regular Missions newsletters, and provide

content for social media posts and stories.

• Maintain accurate records, track progress of projects, and conduct post-mission

debriefings and evaluations.

• Hours are generally Monday-Thursday, with evenings and weekends and needed for meetings and events.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Competencies:

• A committed Christian who is able and eager to openly articulate faith in Jesus Christ as

his/her Lord and Savior.

• Possess a contagious and authentic joy for the work of God at VPC and in our diverse

community.

• Affirm the mission and values of VPC and is willing to be guided by them.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to

inspire and lead diverse teams.

• Ability to work independently as a self-starter and collaboratively in a team

environment.

• Proficiency in relevant computer skills, including Microsoft Office, databases, and social

media platforms.

• Ability to develop, energize, and mobilize others toward engagement in VPC’s mission.
• Possession of strong leadership, administration, planning skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task with flexible

responsiveness to changing ministry challenges.

• Strategic planner, constantly looking to the future and evaluating the present.
• Demonstrated ability to focus on goals, strategies, and tactics to improve Missions

Ministries.

• The ability to work collaboratively with a large paid and volunteer staff.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, supervise and motivate volunteers.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college; advanced degree/graduate

studies in relevant area preferred.

Experience:

• Proven experience in ministry leadership or a related role within a church or non-profit

setting.

• Experience managing budgets and coordinating volunteers.
• Prior experience in missions is highly desirable.

Benefits include health benefits, paid time off, 403(b) matching