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Lunar Outpost, Inc.

Lead Mission Director

Arvada, CO · On-site

$187K - $235K/yr

The LTV Mission Director role is critical to the success of LTV missions. It requires leadership, extensive expertise in mission operations, and ability to manage risk in a high stress, real-time ...

Lunar Outpost

Lead Mission Director

Arvada, CO · On-site

The LTV Mission Director role is critical to the success of LTV missions. It requires leadership, extensive expertise in mission operations, and ability to manage risk in a high stress, real-time ...

AIAA

Senior Director for Science

Boulder, CO · On-site

$263 - $300/hr

Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics - Senior Director for Science The Laboratory for ... missions. Key Responsibilities Laboratory-Level Scientific Leadership * Foster a vibrant multi ...

Industrious Ventures

Lead Mission Director

Golden, CO · On-site

$130 - $170/hr

The LTV Mission Director role is critical to the success of LTV missions. It requires leadership, extensive expertise in mission operations, and ability to manage risk in a high-stress, real-time ...

Albedo

Director of Software Engineering

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$234K - $269K/yr

We build buses, integrated satellites, and turnkey missions for customers to thrive in VLEO, below ... As Director of Software Engineering, you'll lead the teams developing our flight software, GNC ...

Lunar Outpost

Lead Mission Director

Arvada, CO · On-site

Currently, we are seeking aLead Mission Director to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup ... Make real-time mission execution decisions during theLTVops portions of Artemis missions to manage ...

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How much do missions director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for missions director in Colorado is $69,728.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,713.00 and $84,720.00 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 Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 86% In-person, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,728 per year, or $33.5 per hour.

FOCUS Missions Specialist

Golden, CO • On-site

Fellowship of Catholic University Students
201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Fellowship of Catholic University Studentsexternal

$42K - $54K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Location: Golden, CO
Hours: Full Time
Position Mission
FOCUS Missions is one of the fastest growing Catholic mission trip organizations in the world, sending thousands of participants around the world to encounter and serve poverty of all forms. The Missions Specialist is a core member of the FOCUS Missions team who trains and coaches Mission Directors to carry out successful mission trips, serving the poor in charity and truth, while helping participants come to a deeper understanding of their own relationship with Jesus. This includes routine meetings with the trip director, vision casting, and adherence to department processes (checklist, booking procedures, payments etc.) while constantly striving to push the Missions department toward a higher level of staff care and efficiency. In addition, Mission Specialists may have the opportunity to take on additional projects according to skillset and bandwidth to further the effectiveness of the team. Salary is based on Mission Partner Development (MPD)
Position Responsibilities
Trip Success and Management
  • Manage comprehensive planning and logistics for 10-20 trips
  • Direct a trip during 1 mission season
  • Be available as an on-call director or leader during the other mission season (aka "Firefighting")
  • Hold regular bi-weekly meetings with directors
  • In each meeting
    • Delegate and follow up on task
    • Review checklist and coaching topics
    • Set and follow up on recruitment and fundraising goals
  • Provide support outside meetings as needed (calls, emails, texts)

Trip Finances
  • Build initial budget and update monthly at a minimum
  • Ensure projected funds are adequate for trip needs without excess
  • Confirm expenses with host and set final budget no later than 2 months prior to departure
  • Complete host payments no later than 1 month prior to departure

Host Relationships
  • Maintain positive relationship by building rapport
  • Review past AARs and trip one-pager at beginning of season

Administrative Support
  • Complete designated coach tasks on time and accurately
  • Maintain accurate deadlines in the checklist
  • Update all required platforms immediately when trip information changes
  • Ensure trip logistics follow all departmental processes and procedures
  • Upload all required trip information to Box and SS before departure
  • Complete AAR, MQR and other post-trip tasks within 1 month of trip end

Communication
  • Communicate in a timely and professional manner with all parties
  • Respond to emails within 48 hours
  • Respond to calls, voicemails and texts within 24 hours
  • Convey themes of trust, safety, empathy, ownership and transparency
  • Communicate any real or proposed policy and procedure deviations to manager immediately
  • Communicate proactively with Managers and teammates

MPD
  • Achieve and maintain $3,500 in monthly support
  • Set 14:28 number and create a plan to achieve it within 12 months
  • Adhere to Wednesday morning MPD time
  • Send out monthly email updates by department deadline
  • Schedule at least 1 ask per day when traveling for MPD

Coach Training and Development
  • Prepare for each Training session by reviewing required material
  • Attend all Training sessions
  • Make up sessions within 1 week when missed
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policies and risk management
  • Attend and participate in each Coach Development meeting

Special Projects
  • Fulfill all requirements on time and accurately for mission director and/or leader roles
  • Attend all required meetings associated with additional projects
  • Complete required tasks associated with additional projects on time and accurately

Qualifications
  • Ideally 2+ years of experience as a campus missionary
  • Ideally Team Director qualified

Compensation & Benefits
For this role, we anticipate paying $42,000 - $54,000/year. This range is an estimate. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the provided range and will be adjusted based on various factors including qualifications, experience, abilities, geographic location, and duties.
Personal Mission Partner Development (MPD) is one way in which FOCUS invites others to be on mission with us through the gift of their financial support. In this position, the POSITION will be expected to fundraise between $3,500-$4,500 a month to support their work with FOCUS. To thrive in serving the mission, the candidate will receive world-class training in this area and ample time to engage in their fundraising efforts.
As a FOCUS staff member, you and your family will have access to several benefits that are designed to help care for the whole person and make your career at FOCUS rewarding. You will receive:
  • Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
  • Ability to contribute to a Health Savings Account
  • Employer-provided life insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Option to purchase additional life insurance for yourself, your spouse and your child(ren)
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary employer-match for eligible staff
  • Option to purchase LifeLock Identity Protection
  • Integrity-based Paid Time Off
  • Paid parental leave
  • We observe many paid holidays recognized by fellow Americans and also some of the feast days of Holy Mother Church. In addition, we recognize the Sacred Christmas Respite by closing the office from December 24-January 1 each year.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold (full-time, part-time or temporary), and your tenure with FOCUS. Specific benefits may change at FOCUS's discretion.

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