Short-Term Missions & Partner Relations Manager

JOB TITLE: Short-Term Missions & Partner Relations Manager

CORE TEAM: Marketing & Development | International Child Development

LOCATION: Colorado Springs - Hybrid (Fully Remote Considered)

SCHEDULE: Full-Time

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

REPORTS TO: President/CEO & Vice President of International Child Development

COORDINATES WITH: Expert Services, Finance, Partner Care, STM Leaders, and National Leaders.

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY

The Short-Term Missions (STM) and Partner Relations Manager will cultivate and multiply VisionTrust International?s (VTI) church and donor partnerships while also managing and leading its short-term missions (STM) programs. This role will serve as a bridge between VTI?s international Child Development (ICD) programming and its donor base by operating as the face and voice of VTI for church and donor relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

Church and Donor Partnerships:
? Recruit and develop new church partners and major donor relationships.
? Engage partners to increase financial support for VTI through Child Sponsorship, Special Projects and General Funding.
? Serve as the primary point of contact for U.S.-based donors and church partners, providing timely updates, prayer requests, and program outcomes.
? Create and execute relationship involvement plans tailored to donor and church priorities.
? Provide encouragement, prayer, and ongoing relational support to partners as co-laborers in Kingdom work.

Short-Term Missions Coordination:
? Plan, promote, and lead STM trips that align with VTI?s mission and programmatic goals.
? Collaborate with ICD and marketing to align STM trips with field priorities and development goals.
? Recruit, train, and support a group of volunteers STM leaders.
? Manage STM logistics, including budgets, travel arrangements, participant paperwork, and post-trip evaluations.
? Coordinate with country leaders to ensure STM programs adhere to SOE and accreditation standards.

Financial Management
? Collaborate with Marketing to develop and communicate fundraising priorities and campaigns to donors, child sponsors, and church partners.
? Manage STM budgets and team funds, ensuring appropriate allocation of funds.
? Track and reconcile STM trip expenses, wire transfers, and donor contributions in a timely manner.

Administration
? Maintain accurate records of STM activities and donor engagement in Salesforce and other systems.
? Produce high-level monthly reports on key metrics.
? Review and refine STM materials annually, including training resources and team handbooks.
? Maintain organized files and databases for donor relationships and STM operations.
? Monitor travel advisories, enroll STM participants in appropriate safety programs and ensure teams are fully insured.
? Ensure all Standards of Excellence (SOE) are met and maintained annually, leading reaccreditation every 5 years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

REQUIRED
? Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree to the VTI statement of Faith.
? Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to VTI?s mission and vision.
? Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
? Ability to effectively interact with a diverse range of people.
? Ability to travel domestically and internationally (6-12 trips per year).
? Experience managing budgets and reconciling expenses.
? International travel leadership experience and proven ability to work cross-culturally.
? Strong leadership qualities with experience in training and coaching others.

PREFERRED
? Previous experience in non-profit, missions, or event planning roles.
? Bachelor?s or Master?s Degree in international ministry, travel or leadership.
? Knowledge of STM best practices and SOE accreditation processes.
? Familiarity with Salesforce, Managed Missions, and other database tools.
? Bilingual (Spanish) helpful but not required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

TRAVEL: Domestic and international travel required for donor development and STM leadership. Travel may involve exposure to safety and disease hazards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Normal office activities; occasional lifting, standing, and active work during STM trips.

MENTAL DEMANDS: Requires multitasking, problem-solving, and engaging with diverse personality types in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

COMPENSATION

Range: $35,000-$55,000

Considerations: Compensation is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience, the regional cost of living for fully remote applicants, as well as any specific state considerations for full-time employees.

VisionTrust International is a committed Christian organization. All candidates must have a vibrant Christian faith that aligns with the VTI statement of Faith. Our Statement of Faith prerequisite for employment is based upon federal law set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:
? Dental insurance
? Health insurance
? Paid time off
? Vision insurance

Schedule:
? 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):
? VisionTrust International is a Christian organization, and this role requires alignment with our Statement of Faith. Do you affirm that you have a vibrant Christian faith and can support VisionTrust?s mission and values?
? Do you have experience planning and leading international short-term mission trips, including managing budgets and logistics? If yes, please provide a brief example of a trip you coordinated and your role in its success.
? This position requires frequent domestic and international travel (6-12 trips per year), sometimes to areas with safety or health risks. Are you able and willing to meet this travel requirement?
? As a representative of VisionTrust International, you may need to make presentations to church partners, donors, and other audiences. How would you describe your comfort level and experience with public speaking?
? Please submit a cover letter with your resume. Please do not use AI to generate the cover letter.

Willingness to travel:
? 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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