Director of International Partnerships

Key Responsibilities for the Director of International Partnerships

• Develop and lead a regional engagement strategy, in collaboration with Regional Reps, that reflects Sightline’s global priorities and adapts to local ministry opportunities.
• Collaborate with other departments and lead the Regional Reps, providing support, encouragement, and guidance on expanding relationships.
• Develop innovative strategies to leverage resources and align Regional Rep plans with broader ministry goals.
• Oversee strategic direction, goal tracking, and impact reporting.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the international team. Liaise effectively between VP, Reps, and Project Coordinator/Admin.

Leadership and Vision

• Ensure effective systems and procedures are developed and used.
• Develop and lead the short- and long-term vision and strategic plan for the international partnerships team, in alignment with the direction of Mission Expansion as a whole.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for the International Partnerships Team.
• Lead the expansion of ministry partnerships and publishing.
• Gather and share impact stories of ministry resources used internationally.
• Connect existing partners to new content and services.

Relational Approach

• Develop new partnerships and relationships for Mission Expansion.
• Assist Regional Reps in building and maintaining relationships with Publishers, Cru Leadership, and other partners.
• Build relationships with Cru Global leaders to identify areas for collaboration.
• Provide excellent and timely service to all partners.
• Foster team effectiveness and personal growth among Regional Reps.
• Hold weekly check-ins with team members and lead monthly team meetings.
• Contribute to cross-functional teams and ensure interfacing with other departments for project information and data.

Reporting

• Ensure monthly project reports are created and shared
• Coordinate with development team to provide stewardship reports to donors who have funded various projects.

Financial Stewardship:

• Cru Religious Missionary Order Staff are expected to maintain a positive balance in their staff account, properly administer financial resources, and communicate consistently with his/her ministry partnership team.

Other Functions:

• Demonstrate and model personal spiritual discipline and assist in development of an environment on the team where individual team members grow in their own Christian walks.

• Personal development – engage in the Staff Development process including creating and implementing a Personal Development Plan (PDP) targeting areas of growth.
• Perform related duties or special projects as assigned
• Attend the Ministry’s bi-monthly staff meetings, weekly team meetings, weekly prayer times, biennial retreat and Cru semi-annual days of prayer

Supervisory Responsibilities: 5-7 reports. Engage in ongoing leadership development through intentional coaching, stretch assignments, and feedback loops including Quantum workplace.