Employment Opportunities
Local Director for Sioux Falls Area
Employer: Child Evangelism Fellowship of South Dakota, Inc.
Immediate Supervisor: State Director and Local Chapter Committee
Job Description: The Local Director of the Sioux Falls Area Chapter of CEF of South Dakota Inc. will be responsible for fulfilling the purpose of Child Evangelism Fellowship Inc., executing the vision of the South Dakota state board and USA Ministries while overseeing all aspects of the local chapter. The Sioux Falls area includes the area of Minnehaha and Lincoln Counties.
MINISTRY – The Local Director must:
• Understand the foundation of ministry is prayer. Lead by example, in being committed to developing, implementing, improving and growing an effective local prayer program.
• Diligently pursue church partnerships which will fulfill the purpose of CEF: evangelize, disciple and establish the next generation to God and His church.
• Be able to identify, recruit, and disciple others to become an effective team, serving God in this ministry.
• Be involved in a minimum level of direct ministry with children to maintain an understanding of today’s child and to adequately evaluate the effectiveness of CEF programs.
• Be able to identify students (grades 9 – college) who may be potential Christian Youth in Action® candidates, personally participate in CYIA as assigned by state leadership, and help CYIA become/remain successful.
• Establish, develop, and enhance ministry effectiveness throughout the chapter.
LEADERSHIP – The Local Director will:
• Work with the local committee in providing vision and strategic plans for evangelizing and discipling all children within the chapter, striving to establish them with local churches.
• Meet regularly with and lead ministry staff and volunteers to provide encouragement, counsel, and direction.
• Assist ministry staff and volunteers in developing and evaluating their ministry goals.
• Encourages the local committee to take advantage of committee training opportunities.
• Work with the local committee in raising sufficient funds for the ministry.
• Annually assess all ministry staff.
• Recognize and develop leadership skills in ministry staff, volunteers, and summer missionaries.
• Oversee and constantly evaluate the teacher training program.
ADMINISTRATIVE – The Local Director must:
• Ensure that all CEF policies and procedures are followed and proper governance is maintained.
• Keep accurate and complete records.
• Work with the local committee to develop and submit an annual budget to the state director for state board approval annually.
• Ensure that all reports, minutes, communications, money, and donor receipts are submitted as required.
• Communicate accurately about the chapter condition to the state director and local committee.
• Attend all state-office-sponsored meetings as requested by the state director or board.
QUALIFICATIONS
CEF of South Dakota is seeking a committed servant of God who walks daily with Him, has assurance of salvation, is in agreement with CEF’s Statement of Faith, and will abide by our Worker’s Compliance Agreement. The candidate must believe God has called them to this ministry. He or she will be a student of God’s Word, dependent on prayer, active in a local church, and have a good testimony. The prescribed requirements for this position are as follows:
• Possess leadership qualities as found in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
• Have a demonstrated love for Jesus Christ and prayer, and an unquestionable passion to reach kids with the Gospel.
• Be a continual learner, relevant, strategist, love people, and demonstrate an understanding of how to lead and build a team that is diverse in skills, experience and culture.
• Love the local church and other Christian organizations and value them as ministry partners.
• Have skills to identify other leaders, organize groups, cast vision, and evaluate ministry programs.
• Have excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Possess basic computer and technology skills and good organizational habits.
• Have completed one year of formal Bible college training.
• Successfully complete Children’s Ministries Institute (12 weeks) in the first two years of service. It is preferred that CMI be completed at one time in the first year of placement. At least a portion of this training must be completed at CEF’s headquarters in Missouri.
• Live in or be willing to relocate to the Sioux Falls area.
As a religious organization, CEF is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.
To apply, please send a resume to [email protected].
Part Time Office Associate
Employer: Child Evangelism Fellowship of South Dakota, Inc.
Immediate Supervisor: Ministry Coordiantor of Child Evangelism Fellowship of South Dakota, Inc.
Job Description: Use your administrative and organizational skills to make a kingdom impact!
Child Evangelism Fellowship is a Bible-centered, worldwide organization composed of born-again believers whose purpose is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, disciple them in the Word of God, and establish them in a Bible-believing church for Christian living.
CEF has work going on in nearly every country around the globe and every state in the US.
CEF’s primary ministries are the Good News Club® and 5-Day Club®. These fast-paced, 60-to-90-minute programs are designed to bring the Gospel of Christ to children on their level in their environment and take place in neighborhood settings such as homes, backyards, schools, and community centers worldwide. Child Evangelism Fellowship of South Dakota, Inc. focuses on supporting these primary ministries and seasonal outreaches.
The Office Associate performs general office procedures, including mailings, word processing, record management, organization, filing, and communication support.
The Office Associate will:
· Prepare correspondence and mailings.
· Maintain constituent data in our CRM software.
· Help prepare materials for training classes and other outreach events.
· Keep records and files updated as necessary (electronic and hard copy).
· Provide organizational and administrative assistance for special projects from time to time.
· Work with volunteers to ensure club ministry records are up-to-date.
· Assist with Child Protection Policy screenings and compliance.
· Assist with social media management as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS – The Office Associate must:
· Have a demonstrated love for Jesus Christ and a growing relationship with him, including active involvement in a local church.
· Affirm the CEF Statement of Faith and exercise biblical conduct, both publicly and privately.
· Possess the requisite skills for the position:
- Excellent Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel) and G Suite (Docs, Sheets, and Forms) skills. PowerPoint is a plus. Canva experience is helpful.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Superior attention to detail and good organizational habits.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
· High School Diploma or equivalent.
Additional information:
This is a part-time position, approximately 10 hours/week, as funding permits. Hours are flexible.
Live in or be willing to relocate to the Huron, SD, area.
As a religious organization, CEF is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.
If interested, please send a resume to [email protected].
Did You Know?
Those options not your cup of tea? We have volunteer opportunities, as well!
We would love to teach a 5-Day Club, train adults to teach, or partner with you to reach your community.
Connect with Glenda at 605.352.8311 or [email protected] to schedule or find an activity in your area!