Regional Manager Volunteer Team Development | Northeast

Samaritan's Purse; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation/personal days

Sick days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Regional Manager for the Volunteer Development Team to join the Operation Christmas Child program remotely from Boston, MA or the Hartford Area. You will lead and equip volunteer leaders, grow regional networks, and expand ministry partnerships with churches, donors, and communities to drive national impact.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, team development, and logistics coordination, with a focus on ethical leadership and Christ-centered service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience leading volunteers and teams toward goals
• Experience with local church relationships and pastors

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow regional volunteer networks.
• Recruit and coach volunteer leaders with a biblical perspective.
• Align Area Teams with national/regional vision and drive growth.
• Develop ministry-aligned logistics and drop-off locations.
• Collaborate with churches, leaders, and media to advance awareness.

Skills

Volunteer leadership

Coaching

Church relationships

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Biblical Studies credits (12 hours)

Job description

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

Location: , United States Job ID: 16473 Date Posted: Oct 22, 2026

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What do we believe?

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work. Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking a Regional Manager, Volunteer Development Team, to join our Operation Christmas Child team remotely in Boston, MA or Hartford Area. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Building and strengthening high-impact Volunteer Area Teams by recruiting and equipping mature, mission-minded leaders spiritually, providing intentional coaching, and fostering healthy collaboration. Ensuring volunteers represent the ministry with excellence among churches, donors, and community partners while consistently applying High Impact principles.
• Providing strategic leadership to a year-round volunteer network, aligning Area Teams with national and regional vision and guiding them toward thriving team health. Drives year-over-year growth in shoebox collections, financial contributions, church and group engagement, year-round service, The Greatest Journey awareness, and the logistics network contributing to ministry impact of up to $10 million annually.
• Developing and expanding a ministry-aligned logistics network by partnering with like-minded churches to serve as Drop-off Locations. Ensures these sites reflect organizational values, provide an excellent donor experience during National Collection Week, and effectively support the collection and transportation of shoebox gifts and other gift-in-kind donations.
• Providing strategic vision and leadership for regional ministry growth by contributing to strategic planning, leading local vision casting and Ministry Plan development, and identifying high-potential opportunities. Collaborate with Area Teams to execute speaker tours, Project Leader Workshops, recruitment initiatives, and organization-sponsored events while representing the ministry through local media and promotional channels.
• Leading Operations Center ministry during shoebox processing season, including temporary relocation as needed, providing day-to-day leadership to management and seasonal staff. Promotes operational excellence while cultivating a Christ-centered, meaningful volunteer experience and mobilizing both short-term and year-round volunteers to serve.
• Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, with five to seven years of experience leading volunteers and teams toward goals and expectations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ability to manage, coach, and lead volunteer teams to implement programs and achieve ministry goals from a Biblical perspective.
• Demonstrated experience working with the local church and building meaningful relationships with pastors, ministry leaders, and church members.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the initiative, strategic thinking, and follow-through needed to accomplish goals and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative team player who genuinely celebrates the success of others and demonstrates an optimistic, positive attitude that inspires and influences those around them.
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not completed, an opportunity to meet and complete the requirement is available upon hire

What are the benefits?

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days

Type: Full-time Department: Operation Christmas Child, Domestic Location: Remotely, Boston, MA/ Hartford Area Language Requirement: English Travel: 75 days internationally/domestically