Executive Director Job Description

Mission Statement: AdventureServe Ministries seeks to create a Christ-centered community and encourage growth through confrontational experiences with God, self, others, and nature.

Personnel

• Foster a Christ-centered community amongst all staff members.
• Develop and implement personnel policies.
• Oversee the hiring and management of all employees.
• Oversee job descriptions, contracts and pay scales for all positions.
• Encourage professional development for every employee.

Program

• Executive oversight of all programs and implementation.
• Assist with staff training and general leadership.
• Assist when necessary with curriculum writing and material editing.
• Monitor & document compliance to risk management plan.
• Coordinate and regularly monitor all insurance policies.
• Guide overall vision of programs within the mission and capacity of organization.

Places & Property

• Oversee maintenance, construction and renovation of all camp facilities.
• Represent organization as owner of all properties, landlord of any rental contracts and tenant of any lease arrangements.
• Acquire or sell property under guidance of the Board.
• Monitor current and future programming in regards to spaces both owned and leased for the best service to our mission.
• Oversee vehicle management, ownership, and insurance

Public Relations & Recruitment

• Oversee and ensure the implementation of the marketing plan and calendar.
• Oversee development of logos/symbols/phrases.
• Actively guide or assist development of promotional materials.
• Maintain organizational presence at key conferences and special events.

Development of Resources

• Oversee and ensure the implementation of a strategic fundraising plan.
• Ensure ongoing donor care and communications.
• Oversight and active involvement in grant-writing and foundation relationships.
• Coordinate regular fundraising events.
• When possible, give presentations to partnering churches and organizations.

Financial management

• Prepare and oversee the annual budget to be approved by the board.
• Supervise any staff members or contracted individuals such as bookkeepers or accountants in the management and reporting of organizational finances.
• Follow ECFA guidelines in ethical and practical management of resources.
• Provide monthly reports to the board and maintain an ongoing awareness of organizational assets, cash flow, liabilities and critical accounts.

Vision Casting & Strategic Planning

• Regular dialogue with Board and staff members.
• Implement AdventureServe Ministry values and principles.
• Regularly review and clarify mission and vision statements.

Communication with Board of Directors

• Monthly updates and ongoing relationship building with members.
• Implement board decisions.
• Assist Board Officers with the planning of board meetings.
• Assist in the recruitment of new board members.

Administration

• Executive oversight of program and service contracts.
• Executive oversight of systems and implementation of administrative operations.
• Review organizational mailings before distribution.
• Primary signer of checks, contracts and official documents.

Personal Qualities

• Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, an authentic faith based on the Bible, and tenants of the Apostle’s Creed. 
• Be a clear and regular communicator to all according to your abilities.
• Recognize the best for the whole, above yourself and the ultimate authority of the board and the organizational mission.
• Grow teams, foster servant hearts, praise abilities of others, and grow the Kingdom of God within the ministry’s circle of influence.
• Promote diversity of culture and perspective within the Christian tradition.

Benefits of Position

• Full-time salary based on experience of $35,000 – $45,000.
• Healthcare reimbursement, paid sick leave and paid vacation time.
• Office space, use of organizational vehicles, and access to camp equipment.
• Flexible work schedule as long as it meets organizational purposes.
• Ongoing support and guidance from the board of directors.

To Apply: Fill online application at https://www.adventureserve.org/support-staff-application and send resume to info@adventureserve.org. For further information, email info@adventureserve.org or call (859) 858-0140.