Network Relations Director

Kingston West Family Chiropractic; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Convoy of Hope seeks a Network Relations Director to cultivate church partnerships and strengthen pastoral ties within an assigned portfolio. The role advances partnership strategies to increase support, expand awareness, mobilize advocacy, and deepen program collaboration.

The position requires credentialed ministry, public speaking at churches and conferences, and a commitment to the organization’s faith-based mission.

Qualifications

• Ordained, commissioned, or licensed minister preferred.
• Five+ years in pastoral ministry, fundraising, or customer service.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; HS diploma required.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Solid relationships with pastors across locations.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate church partnerships and nurture existing relationships.
• Speak at churches/conferences to promote Convoy of Hope’s mission.
• Lead participation in initiatives like One Day to Feed the World.
• Coordinate Vision trips with pastors to showcase Convoy’s work.
• Provide prayer support and spiritual counsel to church leaders.
• Represent Convoy of Hope to partner ministries and donors.
• Support ministry efforts and contribute to team revenue goals.

Skills

Pastoral ministry

Fundraising

Communication

Travel willingness

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma required

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Salesforce (learning)

Job description

Description:

Convoy of Hope considers all team members to be ministers of the Gospel. Employment at Convoy of Hope is viewed as a calling from God to serve others through our faith and core values. As part of this calling, team members may be asked to pray with or provide spiritual care to fellow employees, donors, guests, or others we serve. Every team member is expected to model Christ-like character and to integrate their faith into their work and interactions.Ministry Function:The Network Relations Director supports the ministry of Convoy of Hope by cultivating new church partnerships and strengthening existing pastoral relationships within an assigned portfolio. In alignment with the Senior Director - Network Relations, this role executes partnership strategies that increase financial support, expands awareness, mobilizes advocacy and volunteer engagement, and deepens program collaboration. This position serves as a credentialed minister, speaks on behalf of Convoy of Hope at churches and conferences, administers sacraments, and conducts religious worship.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Actively engages in managing a portfolio of church partnerships through personal cultivation, solicitation, closing of gifts, and stewardship of current relationships.Speaks in churches and at conferences or other gatherings, challenging people to join Convoy of Hope's movement of compassion to bring physical and spiritual help to the poor and the suffering.Influences churches to participate in One Day to Feed the World, and other Convoy of Hope initiatives.Leads Vision trips with pastors to experience the work of Convoy of Hope in the United States and in select international program locations.Hosts pastors and other guests of Convoy at the GHQ and RDCs, sharing Convoy's vision and its impact across the United States and internationally.Contributes toward team revenue goals and participates in scheduled team meetings.Provides prayer support, encouragement, and resources for church leaders to further their ministries within the local church and the communities they serve.Provides for Convoy of Hope chapel ministry as requested and conducts worship services across the church network.Performs sacerdotal functions as requested.Acts as a representative of Convoy of Hope and partner ministries, and provides regular devotionals, prayer, and spiritual counseling.Fulfills all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesOrdained, commissioned, or a licensed minister credential preferred.Five plus years' experience in pastoral ministry, fundraising/sales, or customer service work is required. A bachelor's degree is preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is required.Demonstrates strong organizational skills for handling several projects at one time.Displays excellent interpersonal communication skills for dealing with pastors and other leaders.Demonstrates excellent presentation skills for casting vision and communicating needs.Is able and willing to travel, both domestically and internationally, as requested.Has excellent pastoral relationships from a broad spectrum of geographical locations.Has no other employment or conflicts of interest that would distract from the director's main responsibilities at Convoy of Hope unless by written approval, per Convoy of Hope's conflict of interest policy.Exhibits strong Mac or PC proficiency and working knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn Salesforce or other CRM systems as needed.Must be at least 25 years of age to be eligible for this position due to organizational driving and insurance requirements.Organizational Values & Ministry Participation Requirements:As a Christian organization, Convoy of Hope believes it is critical that team members embrace the organization's religious purposes for which it exists and not only agree with its Statement of Faith but demonstrate it in their lives on an ongoing basis.Demonstrates cultural awareness, humility and an ability to learn from international colleagues to strengthen global collaboration.All team members are expected to contribute to the successful coordination and delivery of major organizational events (IWD, etc), working cooperatively across working groups as needed.Attends and actively participates in COH At Home Week meetings and activities as a required responsibility to the organization and fellow team members.Serves as an advocate for the ministry, striving to nurture, broaden, and develop financial and other resource opportunities to support and expand organizational and program ministry.Positively represents the ministry of Convoy of Hope, including its mission statement and core values, to all outside constituencies.

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