Missions Coordinator

FULL TERM
Support Services

The Missions Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, consolidating and ensuring smooth implementation of program activities and adherence to logistics, human resource, administration and security procedures. This position is integral to pre-mission planning, mission execution, and post-mission analysis and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a high degree of energy and excellent leadership, administrative and team-building skills. He/She will be a spiritually mature, compassionate, respectful and trustworthy individual able to joyfully lead team members as they learn about and engage in our ministries and with our communities, as well as handle many different logistical requests that lead to successful executed projects.

LOCATION

Based in San Lucas, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

MINISTRY DATES

Immediate and open ended

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

• Work with and alongside ministry directors to successfully coordinate GSG’s daily mission activities and projects.

• Envision value-adding programs to further the vision of GSG and its global mission endeavors that will also benefit groups and churches for Kingdom building.

• Collaborate with the GSG Missions Team in development and implementation of a mission strategy that extends and supports current short & long-term initiatives.

• Evaluate and explore long-term partnerships with like-minded ministry philosophies that will deepen GSG’s network of relationships.

• Develop a system of host-goer relationships that will develop mutual partnership through ongoing mission connections.

• Establish relationships with church leaders and passionately share vision in order to resource them through GSG programs.

• Identify and develop resources that will add value to our programs in order to best serve our stakeholders.

• Assist in envisioning scalable growth initiatives to take GSG’s mission program beyond immediate geographic area.

• Oversee GSG’s short-term mission trip process and ensure excellence, effectiveness and efficiency.

KEY SKILLS 

You’re a strategic thinker.
You have an ability to brainstorm creatively, apply conceptual strategy, and carry out day-to-day projects through completion. You
can think outside the box while still staying true to the mission.

You’re an energizer.
Others are inspired to action with your enthusiasm and you rarely run out of steam. You love to find new opportunities and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get dirty, diving into challenges with excitement and vigor.

You’re a relationship builder.
You possess a unique ability to relate with people from all backgrounds – from overwhelmed pastors, focused missionaries, disengaged youth, to passionate co-workers – and you can make them all feel appreciated. You seek out the strengths in others and encourage them to use their gifts, developing genuine relationships based upon honesty and authenticity.

You get things done.
You’re a multi-tasking machine. You follow through on every request, no matter how big or small. You keep calm during busy seasons and are able to manage a plethora of assignments and responsibilities simultaneously. You know how to prioritize and are able to delegate effectively and work efficiently.

You’re a charismatic communicator.
You have excellent verbal and written skills and are able to craft interesting and engaging stories and lessons. You have experience working in cross-cultural settings and are attuned to cultural cues and non-verbal language. You listen with care and can communicate your ideas with love and clarity.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience

• ‘On the field’ experience in missions

• Knowledge of and ability to express principles of the Gospel, salvation, mission, culture & poverty

• Be able to drive manual and automatic vehicles, with a valid driver’s license

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Willingness to work more than 40 hours/week while hosting teams when necessary, in exchange for extra days of rest later.

 • Be able to raise his/her own financial support.