Leadership Development Manager, Northeast; Albany

Job Description

Do you love working with people to grow and maximize their gifts? Do you love empowering teams of people to achieve great goals? Do you have a passion for reaching the lost for Christ? Do you want to be part of a team that is working together for great Kingdom impact? We have an opportunity of a lifetime for you!

Samaritans Purse is seeking a Leadership Development Manager, Northeast to serve with Operation Christmas Child (OCC) over the region. This position is based in the Regional Office in Albany, NY
. As the Leadership Development Manager, you will have the opportunity to identify, cultivate, and develop leaders (Area Coordinators) who will, in turn, establish volunteer teams to carry out the mission and vision of OCC in their communities and churches. Join the team and use your gifts and talents for God's glory!

At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the globe.

• Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and serve as an effective witness
• Recruit, select, equip, lead, and develop year‑round leader volunteers according to the High Impact model of volunteer ministry
• Lead volunteer teams in a defined geographic area to accomplish goals in the areas of church, community, media, prayer, and the establishment and retention of a collection network
• Ensure volunteer teams are spiritually healthy and well‑equipped with resources to build relationships with local churches, groups, and individual donors
• Coordinate with regional staff and volunteers to create and implement strategic plans and initiatives to accomplish measurable ministry goals
• Potential to serve on the Management Team in an Operation Christmas Child shoebox Processing Center for 4‑6 weeks in November and December (may involve temporary relocation)
• All other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university; five to seven years of experience leading volunteers and teams to meet goals, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 12 credit hours of college‑level Biblical Studies from an accredited Christian college or university (required)
• Proven experience managing, coaching, and leading volunteer teams to implement and achieve program goals from a Biblical perspective
• Experience working with the local church; interaction with pastors, leaders, and members
• Highly organized, self‑starter who takes initiative to reach goals and deadlines; strategic thinker
• Collaborative team player who enjoys seeing those on the team succeed
• Demonstrated ability to influence others with an optimistic outlook and positive attitude
• Passionate about raising awareness and participation in OCC, and establishing lifelong donors for OCC and Samaritans Purse
• Opportunity to complete 12 credit hours of Biblical Studies if not already completed, upon hire

• Location: Albany, NY
• Type: Full‑Time
• Language Requirement: Fluency in English
• Travel Expectations: 60‑75 nights per year

• On‑site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days

Samaritans Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, the organization has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves churches worldwide to promote the Gospel.