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Executive Director

Kids' Life Bible Clubs | July 22

2110 Enterprise St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Part-Time

16164552490

Job Description

Executive/Management

Broad Responsibilities:

  • Has responsibility and authority from the Board of Directors for all aspects of the ministry. 
  • Promote growth of the KLBC ministry through expansion of existing clubs and starting new clubs. 
  • Perform fund-raising activities to ensure that the ministry has adequate funding. 
  • Oversee the staff, equipment, and day-to-day operations of the KLBC office.

Specific Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Develop and implement strategies for promoting the KLBC ministry to churches and individuals. 
  • Take a leadership role in getting new clubs identified, volunteers recruited and trained, and permission granted by the schools, so that each new club is positioned for a successful beginning. 
  • Perform fund-raising activities (e.g. banquets, grant applications, 1-on-1 donor contacts, church offerings, year-end giving) and cultivate excellent donor relationships. 
  • Work in collaboration with staff and volunteer teams to maintain an optimum curriculum and execute annual events. 
  • Communicate progress, prayer needs, and other news items to volunteers and supporters. 
  • Prepare an annual fiscal budget for approval by the Board of Directors. 
  • Maintain ongoing engagement with the Board of Directors through regular meetings and communication, providing ministry reports and implementing Board-approved directives. 
  • Initiate opportunities to motivate, encourage and express gratitude to volunteers and supporters. 
  • Promote good working relationships with parents and schools, and help resolve club problems and complaints that involve schools and/or parents. 
  • Maintain an up-to-date KLBC website that engages and informs parents, prospective volunteers, churches and supporters.

Required Qualifications:

  • Has an evident love for Jesus Christ and testifies to His Lordship in her/his life; actively committed to a Protestant church.
  • Mature Christian, thorough knowledge of the Bible, agrees with KLBC statements of belief. 
  • Passionate about children’s ministry, and experienced in leading children’s ministry programs. 
  • Well-developed communication (written and public speaking) and people skills. 
  • Experienced using computers to accomplish common office tasks. 
  • (helpful, but not required) College degree, trained in how to lead a non-profit.

See job description: https://kidslifebibleclubs.org/were-hiring/