VICE PRESIDENT OF MISSION SERVICES
Company: Evangelical Covenant Church
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Description: SUMMARY The Vice President of Mission Services
reports directly to the President. The role of the VP is to provide
leadership and general oversight of the mission services areas of
the Evangelical Covenant Church (Operations, HR, IT, Marketing and
Communications, and Advancement). This leader oversees the
resourcing and support to executive leaders to ensure ministry
efforts align with denominational objectives and remain responsive
to Covenant constituency. In collaboration with the President, the
Vice President of Mission Services partners closely with the Vice
President of Mission Priorities and the Vice President of Finance
to jointly formulate ministry priorities and strategies to execute
ECC initiatives. This role collaborates with other leaders in
developing vision, clarity, and leadership strategies for
advancing, resourcing, supporting, and executing ministry
initiatives to meet present and future needs. This position will
collaborate with ECC leadership groups with the president and the
VP of Mission Priorities and the VP of Finance regarding a unified
approach to ministry efforts across the ECC (mission areas,
ministry affiliates and regional conferences). At its core, this
role is responsible to ensure that our people, the day-to-day
operations, and service areas function well within their expertise
as well as collectively across other areas of the organization to
best translate organizational priorities and strategies into
implementable actions and support. In addition, this has an
important people (Human Resources) and leadership component for the
mission service areas that focuses on collective collaboration,
development, engagement, and alignment.The VP of Mission Services
has general financial and budgetary oversight of the mission
service areas and is responsible for leading, collaborating and
holding area leaders accountable for prudent management of their
budgets. This role takes a big picture approach to responsibility
and seeks to make decisions based on the good of the whole
organization.This role leads from a base of service to mission and
takes a strategic approach to the goals and actions needed to
further organizational priorities, which is informed by policies,
practices and decisions of the Annual Meeting, the Executive Board
of the ECC, and the President. This position is located in Chicago,
Illinois. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Represent the president to coordinate
and bring collaboration across the mission services, ensuring
comprehensive, aligned, and integrated strategies designed to meet
the needs of the Covenant denomination. Demonstrate a commitment to
meeting the needs of the Covenant denomination, prudently and
thoughtfully within the determined financial, people, operational,
advancement, marketing and communications, and resource parameters.
Must be a member of an Evangelical Covenant Church or willing to
become a member Serve as a key contributor to senior management
team and effective participant with all leadership staff of the
organization and constituency groups as needed. Lead Mission
Services strategies, goals, and deliverables that align with
organizational priorities. Effectively lead and develop direct
reports to work as a team and for the greater good of ministry
collectively not just in particular ministry areas. Analyze
internal operations of mission service areas and identify process
and systems enhancements, including HR processes, to improve
efficiency and capability to better serve the denomination. Ensure
compliance with regulations, policies, and laws as required by
state and federal agencies that impact the organization and work
closely with the Corporate Secretary to align and keep the
organization and employee practices in good standing. Foster
collaboration amongst ECC leaders, leadership teams, ministry
areas, and ECC constituency at large. Provides experienced senior
leadership of mission service areas that are diverse in function,
expertise and needs and yet, are connected in delivering mission to
the organization. Cultivate a positive, productive, engaging, and
effective working environment and culture in which mission can
flourish. Other duties as assigned by the President. Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree or beyond in Business
Administration or Human Resources. Other preferred field types
could be Organizational/Ministry Development, Operations,
Marketing, or Nonprofit Management. Ten (10)+ years of progressive
and related experience including leadership and administration.
Expertise in more than one area of organizational services, such as
Operations, Fundraising (Advancement), Human Resources, Marketing,
Technology, or Facilities and Safety Expertise in one or more areas
of Human Resources leadership or experience: such as organizational
development and change, engagement, talent acquisition and
retention, employee/leader development, compensation, culture and
diversity, or HR policy and services. Non-profit leadership
experience strongly preferred Understanding of global missions and
international operations and environments, a plusREQUIRED SKILLS,
ABILITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS Demonstrates a personal commitment to
Christian faith Willing to fully support and align the mission and
ministry of the Evangelical Covenant Church at the denominational,
regional conference and local congregational levels, as well as
affiliated entities and ministries Holds a non-anxious presence,
strong relational skills, and high level of emotional competence
Demonstrates adaptability and appropriate influence within
multi-layered environments and decentralized ministry. Comfortable
with public speaking and strong written communication skills
Experienced in relating with a wide range of diverse backgrounds,
cultures, and socio-economic settings. Effective leader who has
experience in employee and team development. Excellent people and
coaching skills, giving feedback or direction as needed Maintains
business and professional acumen Demonstrates creativity and viable
options in the execution and implementation of
strategies/projects/goals Strong and effective organizational
ability and can direct and manage multiple projects and priorities
at a time Excellent leadership skills with steadfast resolve and
personal integrity Solid grasp of data analysis and performance
metrics needed for accomplishing ministry and mission in a
responsible manner Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee
potential issues Ability to lead other executive leaders to
accomplishing outcomes through the gifts/talents of people
Excellent problem-solving skills, exercises discernment and good
judgment in decision-making Proficiency with various forms of
technology and use of Microsoft products. Working knowledge/or
familiarity with database and HR systems, razor's edge, or other
reporting programs. Understanding of business functions such as HR,
operations and facilities management, financial management,
fundraising, strategic planning, marketing, IT/business
infrastructure, etc.Environmental ConditionsAble to work well in a
professional office setting, as well as working remotely using
secure communications. Occasional travel. Must be versatile and
able to work for prolonged periods of sitting or standing. Must
engage frequently with office tools and equipment, such as
computer, copier, phone, technology-based equipment, printers, etc.
Must be able to occasionally lift or move Items less than 35
lbs.PI962730fafec8-26289-33333976
Keywords: Evangelical Covenant Church, Des Plaines , VICE PRESIDENT OF MISSION SERVICES, Executive , Chicago, Illinois
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