Opening: MK Associate - Team Expansion

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Ministry Title

Missionary Kid (MK) Ministry Associate

Staff Supervisor

MK Ministry Coordinator

Purpose/Goal of Job

Work closely with MK Ministry Coordinator to care for MKs around the world. In general, be creative in helping Team Expansion’s MKs not just survive but thrive as their families are striving to carry out the Great Commission.

Qualifications

Committed and growing relationship with God.
Sensitivity, ability and willingness to deal with the challenges and issues full-time missionaries encounter.
Compassionate heart for missions and world evangelism.
Ability and commitment to work well in teams and with other people.
Ability to coach, mentor, and empower other workers toward effective ministry.
Ability to lead in the establishment and implementation of team vision, values, and a strategic ministry plan.

Ministry to Missionary Kids

Promote MK Prayer Force (a weekly e-mail group for adults that highlights prayer requests for MKs) and help gather requests to be featured each week.
Continue growing in knowledge of general MK issues and child safety issues by reading related books, attending conferences, and networking with other organizations’ MK ministry personnel.
Increase missionaries’ and others’ awareness of how to help and encourage MKs through the many transitions and unique challenges they face.
Increase missionaries’ awareness of child safety and how to proactively prevent child abuse.
Encourage MKs currently overseas by utilizing creativity and today’s technology in purposeful and relevant ways.
Assist with finding, developing, and planning pre-field training activities and debriefing activities for MKs.
Assist in providing fun and age-appropriate training and debriefing activities for MKs during home office visits.
Assist in providing training and childcare during Launch, Kairos, Team Leaders’ Summit, and other events as directed by MK Coordinator.
Help plan, organize, and implement a summer camp/VBS style program for MKs during Homecoming.
Help plan, organize, and host an annual weekend retreat for college-age MKs.
Provide support, comfort, encouragement, and assistance for MKs as they transition back into U.S. culture for college or other reasons.
Provide support, comfort, encouragement, and assistance for our mission’s college-age MKs both abroad and in the Louisville area.
Assist in helping missionary parents locate needed resources for their children’s education and family needs.
Help recruit MK Ministry Volunteers and assist in communicating with these volunteers.
Assist in planning and hosting an annual appreciation dinner for MK Ministry volunteers.
Interview MKs concerning their life experiences.
Research field educational options.

Administrative Duties

Complete tasks and special projects assigned by the MK Coordinator.
Participate in a monthly LIFT with the MK Coordinator.
Organize and update Brigada Resource List according to MK Coordinator’s guidelines.

Job Performance Standards

Self-starter – does not require a lot of oversight to get the work done
Works diligently throughout work hours
Shows creative strategic perseverance in getting the job done
Seeks to understand the vision of the Prayer, Operations, and Personnel team and seeks to help when prudent
Shows attention to detail in remembering things that need to be accomplished
Patient with children and others
Flexible
Willing to grow and learn through mistakes
Dependable
Shows interest in people, not just the tasks
Is hospitable in person and on the phone

Other Requirements

Attend Prayer, Operations, and Personnel team events and meetings
Participate in morning prayer times, Day of Prayer and Fasting, and Community Meetings

Compensation