Summary: 

ReachAcross Canada is looking for a director to oversee its work in fulfilling its vision of Helping Muslims Follow Jesus. This person should have experience in Christian ministry, as well as competency in administration and management, and have excellent communication skills. 

Description: 

The Canadian Director is the Chief Executive Officer for the Canadian Board. He/she oversees the work of ReachAcross in Canada as described in this document, and within the parameters of the executive limitations set by the Policy Manual of the Canadian Board of ReachAcross. 

Primary Objectives: 

The Director will: 

• Work closely with the Canadian National Board to oversee and regularly evaluate its operations. 

• Comply with national laws and regulations for NGOs. 

• Regularly engage with the International Office of ReachAcross. 

• Increase awareness of the organization including oversight of the website, newsletters, and social media. 

• Maintain regular communication with supporters and stakeholders. 

• Network and develop relationships and strategic partnerships with like-minded organizations. 

• Mobilize workers, manage their orientation, and ensure their member care and development. 

• Fund-raise and support workers in their fundraising. 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 

• A genuine desire to see Muslims become followers of Jesus and be integrated in groups that seek to follow Jesus’ teachings. 

• Leadership and organizational ability 

• Experience in administration and managing budgets and competence in understanding financial documents. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in either Cultural and Religious Studies, Business, Human Resources, or Finance. 

•  Competency in the knowledge and application of the Bible, theology and missions, and an appreciation for evangelical pluralism (varying theological and missiological approaches and understandings within an evangelical framework. 

• Excellent communication skills: verbal and written, able to instill confidence and ability to articulate the vision and mission of ReachAcross. Consistent and timely communication with workers and the Board. 

• Flexible, and at ease with a degree of ambiguity, and yet able to be firm when necessary. 

• Must: 

• Be accepted as a long-term worker with the International Organization of ReachAcross, or have the same qualifications, focus, and competencies as a long-term worker within ReachAcross. 

• Be in full agreement and sympathy with the International Constitution, and the Statement of faith, Position, Mission, and Vision Statements of ReachAcross. 

• Have experience in leadership of Christian ministry, preferably among Muslims and those of different cultures and beliefs. 

• Have ability to represent the Canadian organization of ReachAcross, and to communicate effectively its vision and mission, both at an individual and public level. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, social media channels, and electronic communications. 

• Be able to travel for the purpose of mobilization. 

• Be able to communicate effectively with young adults. 

Work Relationships: 

• The Director is responsible to the Canadian Board of Directors, represented by the Board Chairperson. 

• The Director is the primary connection between the Board and Management Personnel. (The Director is not a member of the Board, but will normally attend Board meetings and take part in phone conference calls in his/her role as CEO of the national organization.) 

• The Director is the primary liaison between the Board and the International Executive Council and the International Director. 

• He/she will regularly liaise with the International Director and, as required, attend International Executive meetings and attend ReachAcross International Conferences. 

• All employees and voluntary workers (regional representatives, whether employed or voluntary) are responsible and accountable to the Director. The spouse of the Director may serve in an assisting role for the Director. 

• Board members carrying out voluntary management tasks (in contrast to governance tasks) are responsible to the Director. 

Functional Area/Duties: 

ReachAcross Canada is a small organization with few workers and staff. This will require the Director to get directly involved in some duties and do the work required; however, for other matters he/she will have oversight responsibilities, and others will do the necessary work. 

The duties where the Director will, at least initially, need to get directly involved in are: 

• General administration 

• Mobilization, recruitment, and orientation of workers 

• Assisting workers in raising finances and prayer support 

• Promotion and articulation of our vision and mission, website, newsletters, social media, communications with supporters and stakeholders 

• Management and development of resources and facilities 

• Fund raising 

The duties where the Director will have oversight are: 

• Training in Islam and cross-cultural ministries 

• Ongoing development and training of workers 

• Member care of workers 

• Finances 

• Canadian field operations, projects and programs 

• Canadians involved in overseas projects and programs 

• Together with the Board, the approval of projects and programs 

About ReachAcross 

ReachAcross had its beginnings in 1952. Its founder, Dr Lionel Gurney, was a young medical doctor and was trying to determine God’s call on his life. Someone challenged him to work among the Afar in Ethiopia. He went and that was the beginning of his burden for Muslims, a people group that others often told him were “too hard”. He chose the name Red Sea Mission Team, indicating where the Team was to concentrate. Today we are called ReachAcross and seek to share God’s love wherever Muslims are. ReachAcross offers its workers flexible structures and 

approaches to best respond to individual circumstances and ministry areas. 

Salary, Benefits, and Conditions 

• Starting salary: 60,000 on three-year contract, renewable, negotiable 

• Cell phone, laptop, desktop computer 

• Mileage 

• 40 hrs./week 

• Starting date: ASAP