What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Director position at Christian Medical & Dental Society?
Christian Medical & Dental Associations, the world’s largest faith-based organization of healthcare professionals, is seeking a full-time Area Director in Jackson, MS. The successful candidate will work in and through the healthcare community of Jackson and primarily minister to local healthcare professionals, residents, and medical and dental students.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Minister to the spiritual, professional and personal needs of healthcare professionals, residents and students.
- Disciple healthcare students and professionals through one on one and/or small group meetings that center on personal, spiritual and professional growth.
- Actively encourage healthcare professionals to pursue their career in a holistic and missional mindset regardless of whether it is in academia, private practice, public service, local, national or foreign missions.
- Work to grow a unity of vision and partnership with ministry leaders in Jackson: church leaders, mission leaders, para-church ministry leaders.
- Coordinate with the Jackson Council on funding development for personal support and the support of CMDA Jackson ministries with training and resources provided by CMDA.
- Expand financial giving for the ministry.
- Communicate with and reach out to ministry supporters on a regular basis.
- Organize regular meetings with the council and ensure the ongoing continuation of an active council.
- Plan, oversee and organize various projects and events to fulfill our mission in multiplying disciples. Such events can include an evangelistic banquet, a weekend training seminar, or a local mission outreach.
- Attend the national CMDA Staff Connections Conference each year.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Profession & testimony of Christian faith and exemplary Christian witness.
- Proven ministry experience.
- Exceptional people skills as well as written and oral communication skills
- Ability to take leadership of a task, to be a “self-starter”, to be flexible, to be organized, to be able to move forward with vision, to be humble, and to be able and willing to endure.
- A master’s level, or higher, theological degree is preferred.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Full-time salary and full benefits are offered and will be explained to candidates for this role. The Area Director, in cooperation with the local Council, is responsible for maintaining and raising the funding and support needed. This ministry has an existing financial donor base of local healthcare professionals. All training & resources will be provided by CMDA to assist in the funding of this role.
To learn more about Christian Medical & Dental Associations, please visit cmda.org or visit ccm.cmda.org for more information about Campus & Community Ministries.
To express interest, please send a resume and cover letter detailing your personal faith journey and commitment to Christian values to CMDA’s HR Specialist, Genevieve Plum, (genevieve.plum@cmda.org) or visit cmda.org/careers to apply.
