Local CoordinatorDirector Ministry Leader

Child Evangelism Fellowship of Virginia, Inc; Williamsburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)(9) employer matching

Healthcare Stipend

Paid time off

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Donation matching

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Child Evangelism Fellowship of Virginia, Inc. seeks a Local Coordinator/Local Director for the Peninsula Chapter to lead ministry operations, recruit volunteers, and build church partnerships.

This role requires a spiritually mature leader with relational strength and a passion for evangelizing children through GNC, 5-Day Clubs, and CYIA. The Local Director will oversee programs, train volunteers, and collaborate with the local committee to advance CE F ministries, while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Demonstrated love for Jesus Christ and commitment to prayer.
• Experience in teaching and evangelizing children biblically is preferred.
• Ability to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers or staff.

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling the purpose of CEF in the chapter.
• Overseeing ministry operations with the local committee and volunteers.
• Leading a chapter-wide prayer strategy and mobilizing churches as partners.
• Developing vision and strategic plans for evangelizing children within the chapter.

Skills

Relational leadership

Volunteer mobilization

Church partnerships

Prayer & spiritual maturity

Education

Bible College or Seminary training

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MailChimp

MS Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Projectors

Blockrockers

Job description

Benefits:

• 403(b)(9) employer matching
• Healthcare Stipend
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Donation matching
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

Local Coordinator / Local Director (Ministry Leadership Role)

About Child Evangelism Fellowship of Virginia (CEF of VA)

Child Evangelism Fellowship of Virginia is a statewide Christian nonprofit ministry committed to reaching children with the Gospel through Good News Clubs (GNC), 5‑Day Clubs, Christian Youth in Action® (CYIA), and church‑partnered evangelistic programs. We equip volunteers and churches to disciple children with excellence, accountability, and ministry integrity. Our team operates with a commitment to prayer, Scripture, and compliance with CEF’s national standards as we work to advance the Gospel to the next generation.

Position Title: Local Coordinator / Local Director (Peninsula Chapter) Full‑time, Ministry Leadership Role

Position Summary

The Local Director (beginning as Local Coordinator during training) serves as the face of the local chapter and is responsible for developing volunteers, building church partnerships, and leading all ministry operations within the chapter. This role requires a spiritually mature Christian leader with strong relational skills, a passion for evangelizing children, and the ability to mobilize churches and volunteers for ministry.

Key Responsibilities

• Fulfilling the purpose of Child Evangelism Fellowship in the chapter.
• Executing and accomplishing the plans and objectives of CEF USA Ministries, the local committee and state board.
• Overseeing all aspects of the ministry within the local chapter with the assistance of the local committee, volunteers and staff.

Ministry Leadership

• Lead (implement, grow, improve) a chapter‑wide prayer strategy and model a ministry grounded in prayer.
• Promote Good News Clubs, 5‑Day Clubs, and CYIA to expand ministry reach.
• Recruit, train, equip, and supervise volunteers and staff.
• Maintain direct ministry contact with children through CEF programs.
• Build and sustain CYIA ministry, including staff and volunteer recruitment and training of short-term missionaries.
• Coordinate Kick‑Off, Quick Start, Jump Start, and other training events for CYIA
• Promote further opportunities to serve-including Short-Term Missions and other CEF ministries.
• Participate in CYIA Training School as assigned.

Strategic Leadership

• Work with the local committee to develop vision and strategic plans for evangelizing and discipling children (within the chapter) with the goal of establishing them with local churches.
• Recruit people to do the work of the ministry (both paid and volunteer); Mobilize churches as ministry partners and cultivate long‑term relationships.
• Provide leadership development, training, coaching, and evaluation for staff and volunteers, regularly.
• Support and encourage local committee participation in training opportunities.
• Assist the local committee in fundraising efforts to sustain ministry operations.
• Conduct routine employee appraisals for paid staff.
• Oversee (and teach as needed) the teacher training program

Administrative Oversight

• Ensure compliance with all CEF policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Maintain adequate, accurate, and timely records, reports, minutes, communications, and donor receipts.
• Develop and submit annual budgets in collaboration with the local committee to the State Director.
• Communicate consistently and professionally with the State Director and committee.
• Attend statewide Local Director meetings and trainings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Software & Technical Skills

• Intermediate proficiency: MS PowerPoint, email communication.
• Basic proficiency: MS Publisher, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to use projectors, Blockrockers, and technology used in Good News Clubs.
• Ability to use MailChimp for newsletters.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated love for Jesus Christ and commitment to prayer
• Unquestionable passion for reaching children with the Gospel.
• Ability to recognize how God moves in our midst as He builds the local work (one person/church at a time)
• Extensive experience in teaching and evangelizing children biblically.
• Be a continual learner, love the local church, and understand how to mobilize ministry partners
• Experience discipling, training, and supervising volunteers or staff
• Strong relational, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to identify leaders, cast vision, organize groups, and evaluate ministry programs.
• Flawless record of behavior toward children and families.
• Understanding of how to mobilize churches as ministry partners.
• At least one year of Bible College or Seminary training with solid academic performance.
• Commitment to CEF’s Statement of Faith and Ministry Compliance Agreement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit ministry leadership.
• Experience building volunteer‑driven programs.
• Experience working with committees or boards.
• Familiarity with CEF programs and curriculum.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Statewide and local travel required.
• Evening and weekend ministry activities as needed.
• Must complete CEF background check and child protection screening.
• Willing to raise personal ministry support if required by chapter policy.

Religious Hiring Notice

As a religious organization, Child Evangelism Fellowship is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.

Flexible work from home options available.