Center Manager

Position reports to: Regional Manager

Position description:

Execute all Center operations in complete alignment with Vapor Ministries' vision, mission  and values.

Capability requirements:

1. The individual must love our Lord and commit to our mission…

We establish outreach centers to alleviate extreme poverty and advance the gospel.

1. Embody and embrace our values…

• Urgent Pursuit
• Sacrificial Services
• Intentional Development
• Clear Communication
• Complete Alignment
• Excellent Execution

2. This individual will possess outstanding leadership abilities to lead, influence, motivate and retain his team members.
3. This individual will possess strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word and Excel, Google platforms, and others.
4. This individual will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, in the local official language.
5. The individual must possess an intermediate-level proficiency in the English language.
6. This individual must have excellent organizational, administrative and management skills.
7. This individual must give high attention to detail, be task-oriented, focus on results and be deadline-driven.
8. This individual must be ethical and transparent in all their dealings, always maintaining the highest level of personal and ministerial integrity.
9. This individual must have strong conflict resolution skills.
10. This individual must be willing to work with and alongside a team to ensure mission success (including working in other areas of the ministry as directed by the Regional Manager or VP of Operations).
11. This individual must be an active member (serving) in good standing (with regular attendance) with a local evangelical Church.

Time Requirements: 

This position will require a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Travel Requirements:

Local travel will be heavy at times. International travel will be required from time to time.

Position Duties:

Execute all Center operations in complete alignment with Vapor Ministries' vision, mission and values.

1. Strategy Implementation

• Lead center team to completely align with and advance the Int’l Operations Primary Strategies.
• Monitor progress against the plan and hold the leadership team accountable for the advancement and execution of Primary Strategies.
• Ensure each department develops and executes effective goals that align with Int’l Primary and Seasonal strategic objectives.

2. Cultural Adherence

• Advance Vapor Ministries Mission, Vision, and Cultural Alignment by inspiring staff to pursue values-aligned missional execution
• Continually recast our vision, mission & values while Overseeing staff and managers’ cultural development.
• Hold center staff members accountable for the integrity of vision and values-aligned execution of our mission

3. Spiritual Health

• Model spiritual maturity and promote team managers to do the same.
• Teach and train all center team members in spiritual formation.
• Lead/Oversee the morning center devotions.
• Take responsibility for the overall spiritual health of the center.

4. Capital Oversight

• Assist the regional office, in developing annual budgets for all center operations.
• Manage monthly and weekly cash requests and ensure financial management and controls are being followed by all staff in strict accordance with Vapor Ministries guidelines. (valid receipts, payment methods, etc.).
• Provide training needed for staff to effectively fulfill their roles while overseeing their career track development.
• Ensure staff knows and understand all center policies.
• Ensure all properties within the center are well maintained and needed repairs are made promptly.
• Support the Regional Project Coordinator to ensure the successful completion of all capital projects at the center.

5. Managerial & Relationship Development

• Managerial Development
• Train, coach, mentor and provide accountability to the center leadership team.
• Provide activities and programs that will improve the skills, abilities, and confidence of the Center leadership team.
• Oversee career track for the Center leadership team.
• Oversee all center leadership team (position duties and responsibilities) training.
• Manage Key Relationships by developing and maintaining professional interactions with (key churches, school teachers and administrators, key vendors, civic leaders, and other relevant organizations within the community.