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Communications Intern

Nashville, TN · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Support Missions Director, as needed, in Monthly Missions Sundays initiatives and preparing missions-related email communications. * Assist with creative media (video) projects and Sunday livestream ...

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Mission Operations Support Specialist

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160 - $200/hr

Attention to detail and ability to quickly recognize issues/anomalies/concerns during operations and alert missions director/mission team Desired * Experience with RF and SATCOM communication ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for missions director in the United States is $74,073.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,500.00 and $90,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a missions director do?

A Missions Director oversees and coordinates mission programs for a church, nonprofit, or religious organization. They develop strategies, manage budgets, and support mission teams to spread their organization's message and humanitarian efforts. Their role includes organizing outreach projects, fostering partnerships, and ensuring alignment with the organization's values and goals. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a missions director?

A Missions Director typically requires strong leadership, project management, cross-cultural communication skills, and experience in nonprofit or ministry work, often supported by a bachelor's degree in a related field. Familiarity with CRM databases, fundraising platforms, and international logistics systems is also valuable. Exceptional organizational skills, adaptability, and empathy set top candidates apart. These skills are essential for coordinating diverse teams, managing multiple projects, and fostering partnerships across different cultures and regions.

What are typical challenges faced by a missions director, and how can they be managed?

Missions Directors frequently encounter challenges such as managing teams in diverse and sometimes remote locations, ensuring effective communication across cultural and language barriers, and balancing multiple project priorities with limited resources. Staying adaptable and utilizing strong organizational skills can help address these challenges, alongside building strong relationships with local partners and stakeholders. Many Missions Directors proactively seek training in cross-cultural leadership and crisis management to better navigate unique field situations. Embracing these challenges can lead to professional growth and the successful achievement of organizational goals.

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Infographic showing various Missions Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,073 per year, or $35.6 per hour.

Regional Missions Director

Lakepointe Church

Forney, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Who you are:
You are a leader who has the gift of inspiring others, both within the church community and beyond. You are an excellent communicator to a diverse group of staff, church members, volunteers, and organizations. You are organized and detail oriented and can manage multiple projects simultaneously. You find it easy to be collaborative and flexible in changing circumstances. Setting others up to win is your passion and you have a deep commitment to the mission and vision of the church.
Position Overview:
The Regional Missions Director is responsible for engaging and implementing the strategy and structure for missions mobilization at their assigned campuses. This includes engaging with life groups, leading local serving initiatives, mission trip recruitment, and mission-led all-church events. The role requires an individual who can effectively recruit, train, and oversee volunteer teams, ensuring strong engagement in missions efforts both locally, nationally, and globally.
What you'll do:
Campus Specific Responsibilities
  • Provide missions leadership to multiple campuses by guiding each campus in effectively implementing the Pray, Give, Go strategy
  • Work in partnership with the Missions Mobilization Pastor to bring the missions strategy effectively to each campus
  • Collaborate closely with your assigned Campus Pastor to engage and mobilize the congregation, leading and facilitating opportunities for service beyond the walls of the church
  • Commit to serving the majority of your week at your assigned campuses and dedicate the remaining hours to the Central Campus in Rockwall, Texas
  • Be present at your assigned campus for weekends as needed for missions emphasis
  • Partner with your campus Groups Pastors to recruit, train, develop, and oversee Life Group Mission Leads
  • Recruit and equip volunteer coaches on your campuses to support targeted missions and ministry initatives
  • Assist with the recruitment of mission trip leaders and participants
  • Support campus teams with all multisite campus blessing plays and Annual Missions Offering initiatives
  • Lead and manage the campus outreach strategy, coordinating individuals and life groups as they serve the local community
  • Oversee the campus benevolence process

Volunteer Leadership & Team Development
  • Recruit, train, and oversee key mission leadership roles to build and sustain volunteer teams
    • Local Serving Coach- leads campus-based local serving initiatives
    • Groups Mission Lead Coach- supports mission engagement within life groups
    • Mission Trip Coach- helps promote mission trip awareness and sign-up

Missions Central Team Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership for assigned LP Missions-operated ministries
  • Contribute to the mission trip experience, including retirement and leadership support
  • Play a leadership role in mission-led all-campus events

Skills & Experience you've had:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as theology, social work, or nonprofit management or commensurate experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in community outreach or a related field preferred
  • Knowledge of and passion for local community outreach and missions
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of individuals and groups
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to lead and motivate volunteers, as well as to work collaboratively with other church leaders and staff members

Embody all Lakepointe Leadership Behaviors:
  • Love and follow Jesus
  • Honor up, down, and all around
  • Make it fun
  • Reject good for great
  • Whatever it takes
  • Love Lakepointe

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT:
By submitting my resume to Lakepointe Church for potential employment I acknowledge that if hired, I will be an employment-at-will employee. I will be subject to dismissal or discipline without notice or cause, at the discretion of the employer. I understand that no representative of the church, other than the Director of People Operations, Senior Pastor, or Elder Board have the authority to change the terms of an at-will employment and that any change can only occur with written notification.
OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Lakepointe Church's employment policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age or national origin. At Lakepointe Church, every staff member is expected to be a fully engaged member of Lakepointe. The ability to represent and uphold Lakepointe's beliefs and leadership behaviors is a job requirement, therefore, all candidates will be addressed on their ability to meet these requirements during the recruitment process. To gain a deeper understanding of our beliefs, please explore our website.
E-VERIFY:
Lakepointe Church uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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