Director/Leadership
Nehemiah Leadership Director
Overview of Open Door Ministries
Open Door Ministries exists to provide practical help and hope to people in urbanDenver who are homeless or low income. Our primary objective is to move people toward self-sufficiency by helping change the circumstances and life patterns that have held them captive to poverty and addictions. Through 18 distinct programs, we focus on tangible needs like food, shelter, access to education and employment training, as well as intangible needs such as friendship, hope, and Christian spiritual guidance. To learn more about Open Door Ministries, please visit our website: odmdenver.org.
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Nehemiah Leadership Director |
Supervisor: ODM Program Director
Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Compensation: $56,300/year-$80,755/year; with option to raise additional support; Generous benefits package
Sabbatical: Eligible upon approval
Required Meeting Attendance:
- ODM Monthly Staff Meeting and Staff Trainings
- Regular meetings with Supervisor
- Monthly Director’s Meetings
Job purpose
To develop and lead an eight-month leadership and spiritual development program for college-aged (and older) individuals. Nehemiah Leadership Initiative is an intensive and immersive experience designed to grow participants in their knowledge of urban ministry, theology related to God’s heart for those in communities impacted by racial, economic and social injustice, and ministry/spiritual/self-leadership. The director will design and lead participants through the curriculum, while collaborating with outside organizations to supplement learning and directors of other ODM programs to determine participant placement for their ministry hours. The director will also oversee ODM’s Intern Program.
Duties and responsibilities
- Oversee Nehemiah Leadership (NLI) and Summer Intern Program (SIP)
- Research and develop curriculum for NLI/SIP program
- Engage and collaborate with other ODM directors to determine best placement and work responsibilities for NLI/SIP participants
- Plan and coordinate 3-5 college recruiting trips per cohort via ministry/career fairs, tabling and on-campus classroom engagements
- Screen applicants, send references and facilitate the hiring process in collaboration with the HR Manager.
- Be engaged in the process of spiritual formation, emotional health and leadership development with NLI/SIP participants
- Supervise NLI Assistant
- Delegate and divvy administrative duties with NLI Assistant
- Weekly meeting with NLI Assistant
- Develop the NLI Assistant’s understanding of the NLI Director’s responsibilities and ensure they are prepared to execute those duties effectively.
- Model responsible standards regarding work, dating, other relationships, finances, and personal conduct
- Manage and facilitate conflict resolution
- Coordinate with other community organizations in finding teachers/presenters to engage the curriculum materials
- Prepare and submit monthly ministry reports, provide statistics and outcomes, perform
various administrative duties
- Mentor each NLI/SIP participant ideally 2 times a month
- Plan and coordinate end-of-cohort retreat
- Plan and coordinate NLI graduation in May and SIP End-of-Summer Send-Off
- Coordinate with NLI assistant and ministry supervisors for each fellows’ phase of professional development assessment in their ministry context
- Assist NLI participants in clarifying their values and in understanding their abilities, interests, limitations, and goals
- Oversee maintaining of the NLI apartments, coordinating with the ODM Maintenance Department
- Manage program budget and report expenditures for both programs
- This position is required to attend Open Door Fellowship Church or Westside Church Internacional 24 times within first year of employment
Qualifications
- Familiar with Microsoft Office & Google documents
- Bachelor’s degree or higher education required
- Minimum five years in urban ministry role required
- Ability to facilitate discipleship through individual and group Bible study
- Previous supervision experience, and training/experience in working with Gen Z are a plus
Intangibles
- Lead in being a heartfelt team member
- Show evidence of a daily walk with Christ
- Show respect for the leadership and members of the Open Door community
- Cover those in your area of leadership with prayer
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Work environment is both indoor and outdoor. Outdoor activities can be in extreme weather conditions such as rain, snow or high temperatures
- This job involves sitting, standing, climbing stairs and walking