Responsibilities:

• Operational oversight for the areas of Student/Young Adults, Family, and Marriage including:

  • Employee supervision;

  • Calendar of events;

  • Budget development and implementation; and

  • Supporting professional development.

  • Ensuring physically and emotionally safe environments for all participants

• Develop a high-performing team through trust, clear communication, defined responsibilities, engaged leadership, and mission alignment.

• Collaborate with leadership on strategic plan development and execution.

• Cultivate relationships with NGOs, schools, churches, and other ministry organizations in Kenya/East Africa for connections with BlueSky Family Life programs.

• Collaborate with other department leaders to plan and implement ministry efforts across the organization.

• Lead in staff functions and events (e.g. staff retreat, holiday events, and staff meetings).

• Engage in ongoing personal and professional development as it relates to Family Life programming and leadership development within a multicultural/international context.

• Personally participate in relational ministry with adults, families, and marriages in the multinational community.

• Provide oversight and support to the Apprenticeship program.

Qualifications:

• A self-professing Christ follower, actively involved in a Christian faith community and actively pursuing Christ on a consistent basis.

• Commitment to the BlueSky Vision: Purpose, Mission, and Core Values.

• Heart for the nations with proven spiritual leadership experience.

• Minimum three years work experience serving in family ministry.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Seminary or Master’s degree in theology, missions, or related field a plus.

• Minimum three years work experience leading people, developing processes and implementing systems.

• Experience serving on and leading cross-cultural and diverse teams.

• Experience leading ministry working across multiple demographics in an urban setting.

• Robust international exposure preferred, particularly residing and serving as part of a ministry team.

• Refined interpersonal skills; highly relational, capable of connecting with others quickly across ages and demographics, and able to work well individually and in a team environment.

• Initiative to identify issues and solve problems with energy, teamwork and a positive approach.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team player.

• Strategic thinker. Constantly thinking about the next step and next opportunity.

• Passion for discipleship, equipping and caring for the well-being of ministry employees.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management, and organization skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google programs and willing to learn web-based software and mobile apps.

Support Raising:

• Support Raising: All BlueSky ministry staff raise full financial support to serve. Support amount will be determined based on individual situations and current cost of living and doing ministry in Kenya.

• Relocating to Nairobi, Kenya to serve for a minimum of 4 years. To learn more about this opportunity, please start by submitting an Interest Form.