Director of International Partnerships
Primary Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities for the Director of International Partnerships:
- Develop and lead a regional engagement strategy, in collaboration with Regional Reps, that reflects Sightline’s global priorities and adapts to local ministry opportunities.
- Collaborate with other departments and lead the Regional Reps, providing support, encouragement, and guidance on expanding relationships.
- Develop innovative strategies to leverage resources and align Regional Rep plans with broader ministry goals.
- Oversee strategic direction, goal tracking, and impact reporting.
- Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the international team. Liaise effectively between VP, Reps, and Project Coordinator/Admin.
Leadership and Vision:
- Ensure effective systems and procedures are developed and used.
- Develop and lead the short- and long-term vision and strategic plan for the international partnerships team, in alignment with the direction of Mission Expansion as a whole.
- Serve as the primary spokesperson for the International Partnerships Team.
- Lead the expansion of ministry partnerships and publishing.
- Gather and share impact stories of ministry resources used internationally.
- Connect existing partners to new content and services.
Relational Approach:
- Develop new partnerships and relationships for Mission Expansion.
- Assist Regional Reps in building and maintaining relationships with Publishers, Cru Leadership, and other partners.
- Build relationships with Cru Global leaders to identify areas for collaboration.
- Provide excellent and timely service to all partners.
- Foster team effectiveness and personal growth among Regional Reps.
- Hold weekly check-ins with team members and lead monthly team meetings.
- Contribute to cross-functional teams and ensure interfacing with other departments for project information and data.
Reporting:
- Ensure monthly project reports are created and shared
- Coordinate with development team to provide stewardship reports to donors who have funded various projects.
Financial Stewardship:
- Cru Religious Missionary Order Staff are expected to maintain a positive balance in their staff account, properly administer financial resources, and communicate consistently with his/her ministry partnership team.
Other Functions:
- Demonstrate and model personal spiritual discipline and assist in development of an environment on the team where individual team members grow in their own Christian walks.
- Personal development – engage in the Staff Development process including creating and implementing a Personal Development Plan (PDP) targeting areas of growth.
- Perform related duties or special projects as assigned
- Attend the Ministry’s bi-monthly staff meetings, weekly team meetings, weekly prayer times, biennial retreat and Cru semi-annual days of prayer
Supervisory Responsibilities:
5-7 reports. Engage in ongoing leadership development through intentional coaching, stretch assignments, and feedback loops including Quantum workplace.