Project Director - National Storytelling Initiative

Project Director
Fuller Seminary National Story Telling Initiative

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized and creative Project Director to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of a four-year storytelling project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, a passion for storytelling, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to curate, create, and communicate compelling stories of Christian faithfulness that reveal the unexpected beauty and transformative power of the Gospel. This role requires excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a keen eye for detail. The PD reports to the President and works in a collaborative Project Leadership Team with the Faculty Co-Directors.

• Project Implementation and Strategy:

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    Implement a comprehensive project plan, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, to achieve project objectives.
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    Collaborate with the Faculty Co-Directors and stakeholders to achieve project goals, clarify scope of work, and ensure deliverables.
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    Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

• Team Coordination and Leadership:
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    Manage a multidisciplinary team, including thought leaders, writers, designers, editors, marketers, and consultants.
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    Facilitate regular team meetings to ensure alignment on goals, progress, and challenges.
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    Provide guidance, support, and motivation to team members throughout the project lifecycle.

• Content Development and Oversight:
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    Facilitate the creative process from ideation to execution
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    In collaboration with the Faculty Co-Directors review and provide feedback on scripts, storyboards, and other creative assets.
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    Ensure all content adheres to brand strategy, guidelines, and quality standards.
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    Collaborate with Faculty Co-Directors who oversee the creative process and ensure the storytelling aligns with the project's vision and target audience to maximize theological coherence, intellectual integrity, relational breadth, and contextual diversity.

• Stakeholder Communication:
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    Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, partners, and collaborators.
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    Prepare and deliver regular progress updates, presentations, and reports.
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    Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns in a timely manner.

• Budget and Resource Management:
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    Monitor project budgets and expenses to ensure cost efficiency.
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    Allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines and objectives.
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    Coordinate with vendors, consultants, and other external partners as needed.
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    Responsible for hiring grant personnel in consultation with the Faculty Co-Directors.

• Project Execution and Delivery:
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    Ensure all milestones are met according to the project timeline.
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    Manage the final review, approval, and delivery of storytelling assets in collaboration with the Faculty Co-Directors.

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    Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.

Fuller Theological Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To the extent required by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As a religious institution, Fuller Theological Seminary is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees for certain positions on the basis of religion.

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