Executive Director, Christian Education in Ohio

CCV; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

10 paid holidays

Cell phone allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement match

Job summary

Ohio Christian Education Network (OCEN) seeks an Executive Director to lead advocacy for Christian education in Ohio from its Columbus office, with statewide travel as needed. The role reports to the CEN Executive Director and oversees program development, partnerships, and fundraising.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in Christian education, strong research/writing skills, and proven leadership in large membership networks. This is a full-time, salaried position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required.
• 10+ years of work in Christian Education.
• Strong ability to conduct in-depth research and produce clear, well-structured written content.
• Clear, persuasive oral communication with strong attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent time management, punctuality, and ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Flexible with shifting priorities and driven by organizational goals.
• Able to master tools like CRM systems independently.

Responsibilities

• Champion Christian education and advocate for every child in Ohio to have access to a Christian school.
• Lead a growing network membership among evangelical and Catholic schools in the state.
• Establish and expand membership services that create an attractive value proposition for member schools.
• Spearhead education policy development and advocacy to help member schools fulfill their mission.
• Cultivate relationships with state lawmakers, officials, and organizations that influence education policy.
• Oversee OCEN’s school planting initiative for new Christian schools across the state.
• Create a Leadership Council of administrators from member schools for input and guidance.
• Operate within the cooperative agreement with the Christian Education Network.
• Drive growth of OCEN scholarship granting organization.

Skills

Research and writing

Oral communication

Time management

Project management

Adaptability

CRM systems

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Ohio Christian Education Network (OCEN) seeks an Executive Director to lead advocacy for Christian education in Ohio from its Columbus office, with statewide travel as needed. The role reports to the CEN Executive Director and oversees program development, partnerships, and fundraising.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in Christian education, strong research/writing skills, and proven leadership in large membership networks. This is a full-time, salaried position with comprehensive benefits.