USA Field Manager

Purpose and Scope

The USA Field Manager reports to the Senior Manager, Membership Recruitment & USA Field Operations and will develop relational connections with USA Field Officers, USA state leaders, and USA Zone Trustees. His focus will be equipping leaders to ensure The Gideons International thrives as a spiritual ministry where Christian business and professional men strengthen their Christian testimony and fulfill their God-given responsibilities as spiritual leaders. His target audience will include ministry leaders primarily in a single zone, USA Field Officers. He must be capable of balancing spiritual preparation and readiness with the practical work of the Association.

They achieve results by coaching and modeling:

·       A focus on the character of the man and the spiritual preparation that is a prerequisite for the practical work of the Association.

·       How to leverage a man’s God-given acumen of influence for the practical work of the Association.

·       The practical work of engaging people (members, candidates & pastors) in the efforts of the Association to pursue its mission.

·       How to lead a team without authority as he rallies his team of USA Field Officers to diligently pursue the Association’s strategy for the USA.

The successful candidate will understand the basics of leadership development and be capable of delivering engaging and memorable presentations, facilitating effective workshops, and modeling what is presented. He will be able to train and encourage proper use of the USA Field Officers in each of his state associations. This position travels domestically approximately 50% of the time.

 

Essential Job Functions

Spiritual Leadership

•          Demonstrates a solid, visible relationship with Jesus Christ which is evidenced by a heart for God, which then translates into a genuine, deep love for others and a concern that others also know Jesus Christ as their Savior. Possesses a Christ-like attitude in dealing with others inside and outside of The Gideons International, while faithfully upholding The Gideons International’s ministry in prayer.
•          Encourage USA Field Officers and ministry leaders in their Christian walk with a compelling focus on building Godly character and strengthening the witness and testimony of members.
•          Include spiritual growth components in all field training (and activity) including evangelism, practicing spiritual disciplines, and discipleship.
•          Directs the development of the USA Field Officers. He provides the necessary leadership and accountability to influence their strong Christian testimony and fulfill their God-given responsibilities as spiritual leaders.
•          Lead others by example to develop and expand their personal witnessing skills and train members how to effectively present Personal Workers' Testaments and a word of witness.
•          Lead morning staff devotions, as part of rotating team, through prayer, worship, and Scripture reading, in addition to providing comments on the Scripture passage.

Management

•          Manage, coach, and mentor USA Field Officers and state leaders.
•          Manage expense reports with USA Field Officers to ensure timely reimbursement of expenses.
•          Lead the annual review process for each USA Field Officer within their assigned zone.
•          Facilitate training sessions with USA Field Officers based on analysis of field work results.
•         Adhere to all association policies, procedures, and business ethics codes and ensure they are communicated and implemented

Field Activity

•          Drive membership recruitment in the assigned USA state associations, personally working with at least 4 camps per month (48 per year).
•          Provide support and advise the USA state leadership to ensure every camp carries out a successful membership event every year.
•          Ensures assigned USA Field Officers are successful in carrying out membership field assignments (minimum of 2 camps per month).
• Execute field assignments as directed: Coach and model for leaders how to plan and conduct effective member activity including.
  •     Membership enlistment activities (Annual Membership Dinners, Gideon Opportunity Events, Church Opportunity Events, and Individual Enlistment)
  •     Member engagement
  •     Church Relations Days (with training)
  •        Other training as assigned
•          Conduct follow-up reviews with USA Field Officers, along with state and camp leadership to track results and gather feedback.
•          Suggest interventions as appropriate to state cabinet members and assist to implement interventions for corrective action.
•          Meet or exceed mutually agreed-upon goals for all aspects of field work.
•          Visit seminaries or Bible colleges (with local Gideons for training).
•          Proper promotion and implementation of each ministry program supported and facilitated through the USA Field Managers and USA Field Officers with prioritization from the Division Director.
•          Support the development, implementation and management of a sustainable and scalable model for the development of a vibrant ministry of The Gideons International in metropolitan communities including the International Convention host city.
•          Maintains timely activity reports, expense reports, itineraries, and other requested reports.

 

Other Essential Functions

•          Recognize, evaluate, pursue and promote new ideas and opportunities to increase the impact of the Association.
•          Identify and communicate areas of opportunity for continuous improvement.
•          Intentionally build positive working relationships with internal staff, external members, and pastors.
•          Supply news items of national and international interest to the Membership Engagement Division.
•          Display initiative, and self-motivation and deliver high-quality work while at the same time, meeting all deadlines for both internal and external customers.
•          Serve as Assistant Leader at International Scripture Blitzes, as assigned.
•          Carry out responsibilities at International Convention as assigned.
•          Carry out other assigned duties.

Working Relationships

Reports To: Senior Manager, Membership Recruitment & USA Field Operations Division

People Management Responsibility: USA Field Officers

Works Closely With: Membership Recruitment & USA Field Operations Team, International Headquarters Staff, USA State Leaders, USA Camp Leaders 

 

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Training & Development

Non-physical

• Demonstrates a solid, visible relationship with Jesus Christ which is evidenced by a heart for God, which then translates into a genuine, deep love for others and a concern that others also know Jesus Christ as their Savior.
• Possesses a Christ-like attitude in dealing with others inside and outside of The Gideons International, while faithfully upholding The Gideons International’s ministry in prayer.
• Operates out of a passion for people.
•          Conflict competent
•          Follow verbal and written instructions
•          Ability to use PC and widely used software applications, especially Microsoft Office applications
•          Ability to understand strategy and move members toward action
•          Ability to provide analytical feedback
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff and external members, pastors and camp representatives

 

Physical

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.
•          Extensive domestic travel by automobile and air.

 

Mission Critical Competencies

Shared Values

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Open Communications
• Stewardship

Core Competencies

• Actively learns, demonstrates and fosters the organizations’ culture in all actions and words. Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
• Ability to understand the fundamental business drivers and communicate the state of business and provide strategic recommendations to management.
• Proven ability to keep a big picture perspective while dealing with very detailed information
• Foster Open Communications and Approachability
• Positive and Constructive Attitude
• Build Talent
• Business Acumen
• Process Management
• Developing Direct Reports
• Decision Quality
• Problem Solving
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Perspective
• Managerial Courage
• Ability to challenge the status quo

 

Work Environment and Time Requirements

• Climate-controlled office environment
• 8-hour workday while at the office. Longer workdays are required during field assignments.
• Variations in work volume sometimes require extended working hours
• Travel required – up to 50% of the year
• Work-from-home options may be possible for the right candidate

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Gideon Member in good standing
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5 - 7 years of communication, training, or sales experience or equivalent work experience
• PC experience, especially in Microsoft Office applications
• Successful completion of a drug and background screen

 

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 consecutive years of experience on a state governance team
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Inter-personal awareness and genuinely enthusiastic

 

 

 

This Job Description is for general purposes and guidelines only and should not be considered all-inclusive. Neither does the receipt of this job description constitute an employment contract. Furthermore, it should be known that this list of job requirements is subject to change without written notice.