Global and Local Outreach Director

At Trace, we believe our mission and vision should be fully embraced by everyone—especially those in leadership. Our staff are called to lead by example and help shape the culture of our church. We hold the conviction that we're not paid for performance, but for preparation. This means we work diligently throughout the week to ensure our hearts and minds are fully devoted to worship on Sundays. Trace staff are expected to be self-driven and committed to personal and spiritual growth, so that the ministry we lead never outpaces our ability to sustain it.

The Outreach Director leads the church's efforts to be a trace of God's love through both community and global service, partnerships, and initiatives. This role develops strategic outreach programs, equips volunteers, builds strong community relationships, and oversees global outreach trips and partnerships to ensure the church lives out its mission with excellence, compassion, and sustainability.

• Vision & Strategy
• Develop and implement a comprehensive outreach strategy that aligns with the church's mission, values, and long-term goals.
• Lead the church in cultivating a culture of service, compassion, and community engagement.
• Identify opportunities for new outreach initiatives, both locally and globally.
• Local Outreach
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local organizations, nonprofits, schools, and civic leaders.
• Oversee community programs such as donation drives, service projects, and benevolence initiatives.
• Equip and mobilize congregation members to participate in regular volunteer and service opportunities.
• Global Outreach
• Develop and manage global missions partnerships, short-term missions trips, and cross-cultural ministry initiatives.
• Ensure responsible stewardship, ethical partnership practices, and sustainable impact in all global ministry efforts.
• Provide training and support for mission trip leaders and participants, including cultural awareness, spiritual preparation, and safety protocols.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Recruit, train, and mentor outreach volunteers, team leaders, and mission trip participants.
• Oversee outreach volunteer teams, providing guidance, development, and evaluation.
• Encourage spiritual growth and leadership development among volunteers.
• Administration & Communication
• Create and manage the outreach budget, ensuring financial transparency and accountability.
• Coordinate logistics for outreach events, mission trips, and partnership efforts.
• Collaborate with communications staff to promote outreach initiatives across platforms.
• Report regularly to leadership and the congregation about outreach impact and opportunities.
• Pastoral Care & Ministry Support
• Provide pastoral presence and spiritual support to outreach volunteers and mission teams.
• Partner with pastoral staff to integrate outreach into overall discipleship and spiritual formation pathways.
• Respond to community needs with compassion, discernment, and gospel-centered care.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Attend annual team retreats and informal team gatherings for relational health.
• Live out and champion Trace's Cultural Distinctives.
• Participate in a Small Group and actively tithe to Trace Church.

• Strong personal faith in Jesus Christ and active participation in the life of Trace Church.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and cross-cultural skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and timelines.

• Passion for serving people and extending the love of Christ locally and globally.

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in ministry, nonprofit leadership, or missions preferred.

• Experience in community outreach, global missions, nonprofit management, or related ministry fields.

Employment Details

• Position Title: Outreach Director
• Reports To: Executive Pastor of Ministries
• Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salaried
• Working Hours: 40+ hours/week
• Compensation: $55,000 - $70,000 per year (based on experience and qualifications)
• Work Schedule: Sunday – Thursday (Fridays and Saturdays off)
• Vacation: 15 days/year
• Sick Leave: Unlimited (tracked)
• Housing Allowance: TBD based on qualifications
• Ministry Week: 1 week per year serving in an area outside your primary ministry
• Insurance: $2000 per person in family under 26 years old per year