District Team Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Wellness resources

Child Evangelism Fellowship Virginia, Peninsula Chapter is seeking a ministry-minded individual who is being called to fill a District Team Leader (DTL) position. The DTL will plan, execute and supervise the Good News Clubs /5-Day Clubs within the Newport News and York County geographic area. This person should be able to plan and analyze, demonstrate organizational skills, and motivate people.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The DTL is a part-time staff position (at least 20 hours per week) of the Peninsula Chapter of Child Evangelism Fellowship of Virginia, Inc., who assists the Local Chapter in the development and administration of CEF ministries Good News Club and 5-Day Club ) through church partnerships and training to evangelize unreached children. The DTL will also work together with the Local Committee in promoting CEF programs to individuals, churches, community organizations, and school districts.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop local church partnerships to recruit teachers and helpers for Good News Clubs/5-Day Clubs. Secure locations for the clubs in schools, community centers, etc.
2. Process new and returning Good News Clubs (e.g., see that facility requests are made in a timely manner, confirm GNC Team workers, confirm church sponsorship, permission forms developed per school).
3. Conduct the two-hour Leader/Admin training for new GNC teams and walk with them through the 10 Steps to Start a Good News Club
4. Assist in the recruitment of volunteers, teachers, and summer missionaries. Coordinate with the Training Director for training events to ensure proper preparation for the volunteers level of ministry involvement.
5. Visit all chapter Good News Clubs at least twice a school year and assist in ensuring Child Protection Policy compliance of all workers.
6. Be available to help new teachers start their clubs: make principal visits, consult on ordering curriculum, and help resolve problems.
7. Update the Local Committee and Local Coordinator regularly on ministry status, concerns, potential problems, keeping excellent documentation on all school-related and volunteer matters.
8. Be involved in chapter and personal fundraising (assist in writing the chapter newsletter, help establish connections with new and existing donors, and participate in fundraising events throughout the year).
9. Support ministry activities through teamwork, taking the initiative on tasks, and maintaining a positive, professional attitude.
10. Perform other duties as requested by the Local Committee.

REPORTS TO:
Local Coordinator/Director, or Local Committee in the absence of a Local Coordinator/Director

Qualifications

1. Be a mature Christian with a demonstrated love of Jesus Christ.
2. In good standing with a church.
3. Willing to abide by the purpose and policies of CEF.
4. Be a continual learner, relevant, strategist, love people, and demonstrate an understanding of how to lead and build a team that is diverse in skills, experience, and culture.
5. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Zoom, and Google (Drive, Docs, Sheets).

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

Flexible work from home options available.