Member Care and Staff Development Specialist Missionary

What in the world is ‘Member Care’? Glad you asked! It’s someone who has a heart for coming alongside of Christian workers who are using their skills in direct furtherance of the Kingdom.  As they cope with the stresses of living cross-culturally, work/life balance, challenges in their home and workplace, you may be the person to bring encouragement and resources so they can go the distance. Help them unfold their God-given potential and thrive where God has planted them!

Please note: This position is a supported/sponsored missionary role (not a direct hire opportunity), so the approved candidate would need to develop a team of partners to provide financially for their full salary and benefits. We provide training, resources and coaching to help missionaries reach these financial support goals. To learn more about raising support, please see our FAQs.

See cross-cultural workers prepared, equipped, encouraged and empowered for effective and sustainable work and life. Serve where needed in facilitation with other Member Care experts (counselors, psychologists etc.) to provide what is necessary so that our Asia staff are cared for and enabled to fulfill their calling.

Core Competencies:

• Commitment to Jesus Christ as evidenced by a personal relationship
• Excitement about being involved in full-time missions and a willingness to develop a team of prayer and financial partners
• A heart for people living and working in an environment that is not their home
• Cultural sensitivity within international teams and a team spirit
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills, with an ability to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow with attention to detail
• Supportive of staff unfolding their God-given and skill-related potential

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate member care for all staff in the region and remote
• Assist the Missionary Care Director and Chief Personnel Officer in staff crisis situations and conflict mediation
• Support the Missionary Care Director in implementing and maintaining policies and practices
• Support and encourage Guam missionaries in their Ministry Partnership Development (MPD) (support-raising)
• Come alongside interns and short-termers to Guam to help them find their calling and long-term perspective
• Provide or facilitate training on missionary care-related topics, such as cross-cultural training

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, cross-cultural studies or equivalent studies
• Excellent knowledge of written and oral English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability and willingness to travel, mainly within the Asia region
• Knowledge of Member Care topics and issues
• Experience in MPD