Position Summary

The STMT Logistics Coordinator will work with the Director of Short-Term Mission Teams to provide administrative and operational support to team leaders, trip participants, and partnering churches. The STMT Logistics Coordinator will work closely with East-West Mobilization staff to advance ministry partnerships. This position is responsible for playing their part to achieve the bigger mission of East-West and for ensuring all duties and responsibilities are clearly aligned with East-West Ministries Vision, Mission, Values, Statement of Faith, and Biblical principles.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate stateside 30+ STMTs annually to participate in overseas ministry which includes:
  • Confirm background checks, waivers, physician release forms where applicable
  • Apply for foreign visa’s for team where applicable
  • Confirm team leaders have access to and use Twisted River
  • Prepare participant travel sheet
  • Host check-in calls with team leaders, praying with leaders as opportunities arise
  • Communicate cross culturally with national partners to ensure logistics are covered
  • Confirm cash/direct deposit advance received by logistical lead
  • Final phone call with team leads, logistical leads, and shadows for teams
  • Final check-in and budgetary concerns
• Attend meetings, retreats, and conferences as requested
• Lead, attend, and/or contribute to East-West sponsored spiritual formation activities

Education and Experience

• Uphold a close and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• A baptized believer of Jesus Christ
• High commitment to, and practices, regular prayer and time in the Word
• Faithful member of a local church
• Experienced in sharing his/her faith with a clear, concise gospel message
• Experienced in effectively discipling new followers of Jesus, preferred
• BA degree preferred
• Trained Biblically and theologically
• Experienced in cross-cultural ministry, preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Strong initiative, motivation, and ability to complete tasks on time
• Ability to respond with clear thinking during stressful situations
• Demonstrates strong work ethic
• Committed to timely communication with supervisor
• Demonstrates willingness to be held accountable
• Demonstrates ability to relate and communicate cross-culturally
• Ability to execute primary functions of role with demonstrating respect to other’s role
• Experienced in leading cross-cultural short-term mission teams
• Strong team player
• Displays a teachable spirit
• Good communication and networking skills
• Must have a passion to see people come to faith in Jesus Christ
• 3-5 years of related administrative experience, including supporting multiple departments
• Excellent administrative skills
• Accurate typing of 60-85 WPM
• Above average aptitude for technology
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Honest, diplomatic and confident
• Ability to use tactics that are most effective to fulfill the job requirements
• Driven to constantly improve job functions – not satisfied with “status quo”
• Teachable spirit, willingness to learn
• Good listener, patient, and kind