Shepherding the Next Generation seeks National Director
Description
A national organization of over 200 evangelical Christian leaders—both pastors and ministry leaders—seeks a full-time national director based in Washington, DC. Shepherding the Next Generation is a non-profit organization that seeks to influence state and federal policy-makers with regard to proven programs that better the lives of at-risk children, help them to get started on the right track and to succeed in school and life. Our members undertake a range of activities that educate state and federal policy-makers and the public about the evangelical community’s commitment to supporting at-risk children and strengthening their families. We work on issues such as early education, voluntary home visiting for at-risk mothers and children, programs that help troubled youth, and programs that promote responsible fatherhood.
Shepherding the Next Generation is part of the nonprofit, Council for a Strong America (CSA). In addition to Shepherding the Next Generation, three other organizations make up CSA. Fight Crime: Invest in Kids has a membership of 5,500 senior law enforcement professionals (Chiefs, Sheriffs and District Attorneys), Mission: Readiness is an organization of 300 retired Admirals and Generals and America’s Edge is composed of 700 business leaders. Each organization focuses on proven investments that help children grow and thrive. Fight Crime, the oldest of the four sibling organizations has been in existence for 17 years.
Responsibilities:
The national director will be responsible for: the overall operation of the organization, including working with the national advisory committee of Christian leaders; short and long-term planning; developing relationships with allied organizations; implementing an advocacy strategy; fund raising (with the support of a team from the parent organization); and supervising staff (there is currently a deputy director as well as one state director and consultants on the ground). There will be moderate travel nationwide.
Compensation:
Salary for this position will be competitive and based on experience. Fringe benefits are excellent.
Additional Qualifications:
We are looking for an outgoing individual of faith who is articulate and motivated to involve evangelical Christian leaders in the long-term efforts to strengthen families and help at-risk children succeed in school and in life. The person must be a self-starter and be able to present himself or herself successfully to the evangelical Christian community. He or she should have demonstrated experience working with this community, either in a paid or voluntary capacity. In addition, candidates should have experience managing staff and in preparing a business plan or organizational plan—and implementing it. Experience with policy advocacy at the state or federal level is preferred, as is an entrepreneurial spirit. Pastoral ministry experience is helpful, but not necessary.
How to Apply:
To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and the following application to the address below.
Email: SNGjobs@ShepherdingtheNextGeneration.org (put SNG Director in subject line).
SNG National Director
Shepherding the Next Generation
1212 New York Ave., NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
Fax: 202-776-0110
Shepherding the Next Generation is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls, please.
Shepherding the Next Generation National Director Application
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