Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Leading ministry growth through prayer, staffing, funding, and spiritual leadership, with a focus on discipleship and community engagement. | Requires strong spiritual leadership, staff development, fundraising, and community outreach skills, with adherence to biblical standards and FCA policies. | The Director is responsible for growing the ministry by praying, staffing, and funding the area through the Advancement Lanes: Ministry, Board, Donor, Talent and International. The Director works in alignment with the Regional Vice President, staff, and board(s) to fulfill the FCA Vision, pursue the FCA Mission, and live the FCA Values by developing and executing a ministry plan for the assigned area. In the FCA Sports Environment(s), the Director creates a strategic, consistent approach to discipleship -- making disciples who make disciples. The Director is accountable for ensuring that the FCA ministry is conducted according to biblical standards and adhering to FCA policies and procedures. MINISTERIAL DUTIES FCA believes these responsibilities are critical to our mission and that this position plays a vital role in our ministry. FCA expects all functions and responsibilities outlined below to be carried out with a heart surrendered to serving God as a form of worship. • Agree with, and abide by, FCA's Christian Community Statement. • Follow a spiritual rhythm including daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord's will for the ministry of FCA. • Lead, conduct and provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship and living by example so they are equipped to serve others. • Be connected to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement. • At all times, conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs. (see FCA's Christian Community Statement for details) MINISTRY ADVANCEMENT • Ensure FCA is engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches, athletes, and volunteers through 1-on-1s, Huddles and events. • Train and equip staff to empower coaches and athletes to be disciples who make disciples in the Sports Environments. TALENT ADVANCEMENT • Oversee recruiting, hiring, training and developing effective and diverse staff. • Recruit: Actively attract and recruit highly qualified staff prospects to specific ministry opportunities identified in the ministry plan. • Hire: Select candidates, ensure they become fully funded, and onboard to fulfill specific roles and responsibilities based upon their calling, character, competence and chemistry. • Train: Provide tools, resources and training to develop staff members' skills and increase their capacity and competence to effectively execute their responsibilities. • Develop: Prepare staff to lead self, lead others, lead teams and lead organizationally in their current roles and to grow spiritually, personally and professionally for future opportunities. • Ensure the recruiting, training, and developing of volunteers is strategically aligned with the goal of growing the ministry in the Sports Environments. BOARD ADVANCEMENT • Invite, involve, and invest in leadership boards who are committed to pray, serve, and give to advance the ministry. • Encourage Representatives to surround themselves with Advisory Teams. DONOR ADVANCEMENT • Serve as the chief fundraiser and financial manager. • Provide tools, resources, and training for FCA staff to fund the ministry by connecting, communicating, and caring for donors. • Establish and execute an annual budget and funding plan by training and developing staff in growing Home Teams, major donors, and events. INTERNATIONAL ADVANCEMENT • Serve the aligned International Region by mobilizing staff and volunteers to pray, give, and go. All of Thurston County

Provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for FCA's international administrative, logistical, and support functions, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with FCA's mission. | Minimum 10 years of senior leadership experience in global administration, operations, or logistics, with proven success managing complex international systems and teams. | The Executive Vice President (EVP) of Global Administration & Logistics is a senior strategist and operational leader responsible for managing FCA's international administrative infrastructure. As a pivotal floor general, the EVP shapes and executes forward-thinking global strategies that ensure ministry sustainability and the development of FCA's international corporate structure. This leader plays a critical role in developing and executing forward-thinking global strategies that ensure ministry sustainability and build out FCA's international corporate structure in alignment with FCA's mission. The EVP provides strategic oversight across all international Support functions--Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Communications, Technology, and FCA Gear--and serves as the key bridge between internal FCA departments and the four Global Divisional Offices. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the EVP works closely with the Chief Field Officer and oversees four International Divisional Directors of Administration (one per global region). The EVP ensures international staff have the essential infrastructure, resources, and logistical pathways needed to thrive in their calling. MINISTERIAL DUTIES These responsibilities are critical to the FCA mission and this position plays a vital role in our ministry. FCA expects all functions and responsibilities outlined below to be carried out with a heart surrendered to serving God as a form of worship. • Agree with, and abide by, FCA's Christian Community Statement. • Follow a spiritual rhythm including daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord's will for FCA. • Lead, conduct and provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship and living by example so they are equipped to serve others. • Connect to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement. • Conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs (see FCA's Christian Community Statement) at all times. ROLE RESPONSIBILITES This role will advise the Chief Advancement Officer and other functional leaders in the following areas: Finance • Helping determine alternative methods for sending money to other countries. • Helping finance determine the appropriate ministry purpose for money sent overseas. • Training and holding international leaders accountable to operational policies and procedures. • Linking the Finance department with RDIA's and international field Directors of Operations. • Helping create continuity among departments around international processes. • Support international banking setup, reporting, and audits. • Ensure that funds transferred to an international entity comply with IRS regulations and laws. • Monthly and Annual Financial statements for each entity. Gear & Events • Maintaining and deploying a resource repository sharing best practices, gear artwork, and supply chain logisticstools that could serve internationally. • Assist international teammates with event best practices by distributing our Event Playbooks. • Connecting international teammates to gear partnerships that can ship internationally, providing options for procurement. • Provide Operation FCA structures and strategies to serve specific gear needs. Human Resources • Assist with identifying and establishing global HR strategies: employment law, payroll, benefits, compensation, and handbooks. • Help with establishing a proper payment system (if) ADP/Celegro still needs to establish a presence in that country. • Lead training and support for international staff in compliance, equity, and cultural awareness. • Help with communication across language barriers. • Create an employee handbook for in-country employment and, if required, employee contracts. • Assist with setting up payroll in the country. • Ensure required taxes, health insurance, and pensions are properly set up. Legal • Assist EVP & Legal Counsel with sourcing legal counsel in other countries. • Working with EVP & Legal Counsel to set up a legal entity. • Determine the appropriate type of legal entity to set up. • Determine the FCA US level of control of the entity (Governance or Contractual). • File all required documents for entity set up. • Obtain final Government approval for the entity. • Review laws related to financial reporting, employment, and other regulations that affect entityoperations. • Assist in establishing in country Governance Board. • Assist in ensuring FCA's intellectual property is protected and brand guidelines are followed. • Collaborate with EVP and Legal Counsel to manage and update the ISP agreement, and oversee the onboarding and offboarding of new ISPs. • Understand the youth protection policies required of countries and ensure they are implemented and followed. • Develop a risk management strategy and ensure we have the proper insurance coverage. • Obtain proper levels of liability insurance in the country. • Set up background checks for staff and volunteers. • Review country laws on youth protection. • Ensure all staff and volunteers are trained and comply with Youth Protection Policies. • Establish accident and incident reporting procedures • Agreements and Contracts • Review and approve all entity contracts in conjunction with the EVP and Legal Counsel. • Vet and approve all new ISPs. • Maintain a database of contracts and ISPs. Marketing & Communications • Oversee global brand alignment by providing appropriate brand resources per ISP agreement. • Connecting ISP partners with marketing and communication resources and templates through ministry platforms, i.e., Canva. • Manage video and photo assets, distributing organizational assets as well as collecting and managing assets from in-country. • Partnering on media and PR promotion and protection. • Collecting and distributing ministry impact stories from each area. • Develop a ministry marketing plan. Gobal Operations Coordination • Manage the cross-border movement of belongings, freight, and resources, including customs clearance and compliance with export and import regulations. • Develop systems that promote operational efficiency and risk mitigation in global logistics. Technology • Developing and implementing scalable technology strategies that support the organization's international operations. • Responsible for ensuring that all technology systems and applications used by the organization comply with international regulations and standards. • Overseeing technology infrastructure and systems. This includes collaborating with local IT teams to ensure that technology systems are properly installed and maintained, and providing support as needed. • Responsible for collaborating with other departments to ensure that technology is being used effectively to achieve the organization's goals. This includes working with departments such as finance, human resources, and operations to identify technology needs and recommend solutions. • Responsible for providing training and support to staff on technology use and best practices. • Responsible for managing relationships with technology vendors and suppliers. • Monitoring and reporting on technology budgets and spending. This includes tracking expenses, identifying areas where costs can be reduced, and making recommendations to the EVP of Technology and other senior leaders as needed. • Responsible for staying up to date with new technologies and trends and making recommendations for their implementation in the organization's international operations. Stakeholder Collaboration • Serve as the bridge between field staff, FCA departments (HR, Legal, Finance, Tech, Marketing), vendors, and national partners. • Ensure smooth and mission-aligned communication and problem-solving across all parties COMPETENCIES • Ability to juggle shifting priorities and multiple projects under stringent deadlines. • Proven ability to manage a variety of international projects simultaneously. • Self-starter with strong initiative and ability to prioritize effectively. • Demonstrated leadership in international operations with cultural sensitivity and regulatory knowledge. • Skilled in analyzing complex issues and developing innovative, faith-aligned solutions. • Proven ability to adapt to and lead through change, particularly in response to evolving markets and emerging technologies. • Track and report key performance metrics (e.g., logistics cost savings, visa processing times, field satisfaction indexes) to drive continuous improvement. • Proven ability to manage international vendors and contracts, negotiate effectively, and monitor KPI-based performance outcomes. EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred (e.g.,MBA,M.Div., or MA in Nonprofit or Global Leadership). • Minimum 10 years of senior-level leadership experience in global administration, operations, or logistics--preferably in a missions, NGO, or ministry context. • Demonstrated success managing complex logistical systems and teams across multiple countries and cultures. • Experience managing grant-related logistics, ensuring compliance, and reporting outcomes to funders. This role does not require on-site work in Kansas City and is eligible for remote work.