[Hiring] Pre-field Equipping Specialist @East-West

Role Description

As a part of the Pre-field Equipping team, the Pre-field Equipping Specialist will primarily, but not exclusively, serve as a Trail Guide for new support-raised field staff. They will:

• Accompany, shepherd, and guide the new field staff member through all necessary steps for pre-field equipping and onboarding.
• Interact with key stakeholders at East-West to ensure new field staff are adequately set up for personal growth and fruitful ministry.
• Consult with the supervisor of the new staff member to develop a pre-field equipping and Onboarding Pathway aligned with East-West's Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Meet regularly with the new staff member to track their progress in accomplishing tasks and milestones.
• Update the new staff member's supervisor and other stakeholders on their progress.
• Assist with additional pre-field equipping projects.
• Participate in necessary training (external or internal to East-West) to fulfill position requirements.

This is a fully support-raised position.

Qualifications

• BA degree or equivalent experience within discipline, highly preferred.
• 2-3 years minimum experience working in a similar role, preferred.
• 2-3 years of ministry/nonprofit experience, preferred.
• At least 3 or more years of experience as an internationally deployed, support-raised, cross-cultural worker, desired.
• Experienced in sharing their faith with a clear, concise gospel message.
• Experienced in effectively discipling new followers of Jesus.
• Demonstrates a healthy, growing spiritual life, including a servant attitude toward leadership responsibilities.
• High commitment to, and practice of, regular prayer and study of the Word.

Requirements

• Manage all aspects of a successful onboarding process for new field support-raised staff, including guiding and tracking progress, and problem-solving.
• Update and improve the Onboarding Pathway, process, and related materials as needed.
• Assist with other pre-field equipping projects.
• Develop and maintain a network of personal support.
• Contribute to, attend, and/or lead East-West sponsored spiritual formation activities and perform other duties as assigned.