The Mission Center President and Financial Officer provides administrative, pastoral, financial, and mission leadership for the mission center, supporting healthy congregations, generous stewardship, and new expressions of mission.

Position Description

Open until filled

Employer

Prairie Bluffs USA Mission Center

Remote Eligibility

Yes, the position is remote eligible.

Remote Location

The Mission Center President and Financial Officer must live in the Prairie Bluffs USA Mission Center, which covers parts of Iowa and Nebraska. 

Required Language(s)

English

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred: Master's Degree; Seminary preferred

Experience Required/Desired

3-5 years Executive or Management Experience, Melchesidec Priesthood Office

Immediate Supervisor

Field Support Minister

Employment Status

40+ hours/week

Summary of Position

The Single Line Administrator (Mission Center President and Financial Officer) is the chief administrative, pastoral, and expansion officer of the church within the mission center and entrusted with the care and direction of the mission center’s congregations. This position is the primary promoter of Disciples’ Generous Response and promotes healthy life-stewardship as an integral component of discipleship. The Mission Center President and Financial Officer collaborates and works with the USA Field Support Minister (FSM) and Congregation Financial Officers (CFO) to manage the financial assets within the mission center. The position helps strengthen and grow congregations and new expressions of mission.

Essential Functions

1. Models public ministry that is aligned with the church’s identity, mission, message, and beliefs.
2. Responsible for mission center and congregation assets including development and monitoring of approved budgets, financial records, and completion of audits.
3. Oversees the management and maintenance of church properties.
4. Responsible for mission center records retention and management.
5. Supports congregational pastors and financial officers.
6. Facilitates collaboration and new expressions of ministry among congregations.
7. Facilitates and supports Aaronic ministry and self-sustaining CFOs.
8. Oversees the administration of World Church policies and procedures.
9. Supervises mission center staff, coordinates staff team building, and the recruitment, retention, and management of volunteer staff.
10. Represents or delegates mission center representatives, with oversight, on corporate boards.
11. Facilitates participatory planning and the establishment of mission center priorities.
12. Initiates and supports new expressions of mission that address the evolving needs of the mission center.
13. Entrusted with the care and direction of the mission center’s congregations.

Required Competencies/Skills

1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives
2. Strong organizational and prioritization skills
3. Integrity and trustworthiness
4. Technology proficiency, including Microsoft Office, internet-based tools, Zoom, and Shelby, with ability to learn new systems quickly
5. Conference management skills using Robert’s Rules of Order
6. Initiative and results orientation
7. Conflict management and resolution
8. Leadership and motivation skills
9. Ministerial focus and commitment
10. Vision and purpose
11. Experience, knowledge, and understanding of accounting principles, human resources, legal, and risk issues

Desired Competencies/Skills

1. People Management
2. Nonprofit Board Experience
3. Effective Communicator

Supervisory Responsibility

Yes

Other Duties

Please note that this job description in not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.

Required Trainings

Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.

Ministerial Status

Yes

Overtime Status

Exempt

Application Instructions

Submit a cover letter, resume, and World Church Employee Minister Application.