Director of US Partnerships

Strategic Leadership

• Analyze the U.S. ministry landscape—including Cru divisions, Christian schools, church networks, and peer organizations—to develop and execute a strategic plan for expanding the reach of Sightline’s tools, resources, digital content, and events through high-impact partnerships.
• Partner closely with the Vice President of Mission Expansion to align with Cru’s broader strategy, priorities, and initiatives, proactively identifying opportunities to collaborate with field leaders and meet real-time ministry needs.
• Become a strong advocate for Sightline’s content by developing fluency in our offerings and equipping the team to present them with clarity and context. Ensure partnerships are rooted in both real understanding and relationship.

Partnership Building

• Establish and deepen high-trust relationships with influential leaders in Cru, Christian education, church networks, and parallel organizations for mutual encouragement and collaboration.
• Represent Sightline at key gatherings, conferences, and events as both a ministry ambassador and ally.

Team Leadership

• Provide coaching, support, and accountability to direct reports through regular 1:1s, team meetings, and the staff development cycle.
• Create clarity on team roles, regional strategies, and individual goals.
• Foster a spiritually vibrant, high-performing team culture aligned with Sightline’s values and the broader Mission Expansion vision.

Other Functions

• Oversee team workflow, project timelines, and goal tracking through systems like Asana and Salesforce.
• Contribute to impact reporting and donor communications by capturing meaningful stories and ministry outcomes.

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.