Executive Director of NextGen Ministries

Executive Director of NextGen MinistriesFull Time

Executive Director of NextGen Ministries

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The Wisconsin Conference of The United Methodist Church announces a search for an Executive Director of NextGen Ministries.

The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the operation of ministries serving children, youth, students, young adults, and camping ministries in the conference.

This role provides leadership for the Wisconsin Conference Camping and Retreat, Conference Youth Council, and Board of Higher Education and Student Ministries, balancing vision, financial solvency, and mitigating operational risk through compliance and risk management practices.

The Executive Director reports to the Wisconsin Conference’s Director of Connectional Ministry and the Board of Camp and Retreat Ministries, Conference Youth Council, and Board of Higher Education and Student Ministries.

The ideal candidate will shape, promote, and implement growth strategies through visionary, spiritual leadership while overseeing all aspects of NextGen Ministries.

Essential Functions :

• Provide organizational and spiritual leadership to maintain, modify, and expand the impact of NextGen Ministries through Camping and Retreat Ministries, Conference Youth Council, and Campus Ministries.
• Direct visionary and strategic planning necessary to develop three-to-five-year strategic plans and annual ministry plans of operation.
• Collaborate with the Director of Connectional Ministry and relevant boards to provide long-range planning and development focusing on financial solvency and resources.
• Lead the exploration, innovation, and development of new program initiatives to keep NextGen programs fresh and appealing to local needs.
• Provide leadership for ministries staff and volunteers, connecting them as a community and to the boards.
• Act as a liaison between the boards to create a cohesive vision for ministries.
• Provide leadership for operational fundraising and marketing programs, including strategic plans for fundraising and capital campaigns.
• Oversee financial management of relevant ministries, including budget development and monitoring financial progress.
• Work with government and regulatory agencies, maintaining camping standards and reviewing existing policies regularly.
• Develop relationships with other conferences and equivalent ministries and participate in professional associations.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is required.
• Four plus years of experience working with relevant ministries is required.
• Four plus years of supervisory experience, including overseeing staff.
• Proven project management experience is required.
• Experience in property / facilities management and building maintenance.
• First Aid, CPR, and additional training are strongly preferred.
• Business acumen in budget development and fiscal control is needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Current knowledge or willingness to learn the polity and theology of the United Methodist Church is required.
• Competent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites or Google Suites and Zoom; accounting software experience is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Working Hours :

Monday Friday, 8 : 00am 4 : 30pm, including evening hours and weekend work. Camp and retreat environment, including frequent outdoor work.

The Wisconsin Conference of The United Methodist Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks applications from minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of background, reference, and other checks.

No Staffing Agencies or Recruitment Firms

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