Job Start Date:Type of Position:Full Time
Number of Openings:1
Job Location & Contact:
5100 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard
Norfolk,
VA23502757-627-8686
Job Description:
Union Mission Ministries is seeking a Senior Director of Programs to provide direction and leadership to the programs and associated support operations of The Union Mission, to establish and achieve outcomes and goals in fulfillment of The Union Mission’s Mission Statement, Vision, and Core Values. Stay current and informed as to the needs of the poor, homeless, mentally ill, needy, and addicted and facilitate the provision of appropriate
programming or services to meet needs. Direct Reports include: Men’s Ministry Director, Women’s Ministry Director, Director of
Program Support Operations, and Wellness Director. Responsible for departmental staff, programs, content, processes, and activities.
Establish and/or sustain quality, comprehensive programming within a Christ-honoring environment. Proactively cultivate relationships
within the greater community to foster support and collaboration benefitting The Union Mission and those we serve.
1. As a member of Executive Team, uphold, promote, and encourage, in word and deed, desired organizational culture and core
values; purposefully seek to establish and maintain a culture that affirms and advances The Union Mission’s Core Values:
a. GLORIFY GOD: Reflect Christ in all of our actions and share the Gospel with each person we serve.
b. INTEGRITY: Deliver services to the poor and homeless with the highest level of integrity by investing in their
emotional, physical, and spiritual development.
c. STEWARDSHIP: Be good stewards of our time, talents, and the resources entrusted to us by providing the utmost
care at the lowest cost.
d. RESTORATION: Be a testament to the community of how it cares for the least of its citizens.
2. Participate in timely and accurate reporting according to The Union Mission needs and expectations: keep Executive Team
informed and demonstrate commitment to open communication in an effort to fully participate in organizational stewardship,
problem-solving, decision making, and strategic planning.
3. Collaborate with Executive Team and program staff to define goals, objectives, and best practices for all programs, insuring
programming is in accordance with assessed needs of client population and in alignment with The Union Mission purpose.
Determine time frames, program limitations and requirements, staffing needs, and processes to achieve specified goals and
objectives.
4. Ensure timely program statistics are tracked, accurate, and reported.
5. Staff all programs: responsible to initiate and oversee hiring, training, evaluating, disciplining, promotion, and dismissal.
6. Directly lead and manage department managers and other direct reports, providing coaching, support, feedback, and
accountability consistent with biblical guidelines, to attain goals and standards and provide optimal service. Encourage and
provide opportunities for staff development.
7. Identify strategic opportunities to improve quality and scope of programming, secure maximum related financial support in
coordination with Director of Development and increase resources available for programs and/or to grow program outreach.
8. Collaborate with Director of Development to facilitate grant compliance.
9. Cultivate and maintain strong community relationships, community responsiveness, and community partnerships. Interface as
appropriate to collaborate with Development Department to ensure and facilitate intended and consistent
messaging/communications. Inclusive of but not limited to: local governmental agencies, law enforcement, community
neighbors, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and faith-based entities. Represent The Union Mission at community
meetings or delegate as appropriate.
10. Handle and respond to community requests for program information either directly or through delegation.
11. Work with CFO on annual Programs/Operations budget. Periodically review departmental budget with direct reports to
facilitate good stewardship and accountability.
12. Prepare reports for Board Meetings and participate accordingly.
Experience Required:
• Bible/Seminary training preferred, demonstrated spiritual maturity required
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required, Master’s Degree in a related field preferred
• Certification in drug/alcohol counseling preferred
• Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience in
several of the administrative areas and at the highest level of an organization.
How to Apply:
Angie Criner, president of Career Cross Training, LLC, is coordinating the Executive search. Candidates may begin the application process by forwarding a letter of interest, resume, and any supporting documents to her attention at [email protected].
Please find the full job description at https://www.unionmissionministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sr-Dir-of-Programs.pdf
Application Deadline:
Jan 01, 1900