Department Manager, Waypoints

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), a Christian nonprofit organization founded in 1945, is seeking people who share our desire to see isolated people changed by the love of Christ. MAF operates globally, with its headquarters located in Nampa, Idaho. MAF's core values are: we follow Jesus, we serve together, we commit to a higher standard, and we value each other. This position is a vital part in serving together to bring help, hope, and healing through aviation.

The Dept Manager, Waypoints leads MAF's efforts in cultivating cross-cultural disciple-makers, provides strategic oversight to a dedicated team, and ensures they effectively equip future staff for service. This role empowers and guides staff as they mentor new missionary candidates, designs and delivers preparation workshops, and executes two field-based internships annually, serving as an essential part of the work of MAF so that the Gospel is proclaimed and God's Kingdom is extended.

This position requires an active commitment to the mission, values, and doctrinal stance of MAF. In the course of performing job duties, the employee will act in a manner that is Christ-honoring as well as Christ-like, demonstrating a personal Christian faith and witness in all interpersonal interactions.

• Acts as a facilitator - vision trips, internships - (pre-field, HQ, international)
• Journeys with mentees in experiences of growth (4 Spheres)
• Hosts workshops and missions related experiences
• Participates in group events as partner with Mobilization
• Prays regularly for and with mentees

20% Waypoints Team

• Meets regularly with the Director of Candidate Development
• Develops and trains mentors
• Collaborates with mentors to ensure potential MAF staff are being prepared spiritually to serve well
• Helps facilitate and engages in formative community among Waypoints Team
• Periodically travels to preparation schools and field for in-person meetings and team support

30% Waypoints Systems and Structures

• Researches and develops content and practices that will assist Waypoints
• Stays engaged and collaborates with discipleship and mentoring practices in other mission organizations and ministries
• Monitors activity on CRM relating to mentees
• Manages Waypoints budget
• Plays an active role in the monitoring and evaluation of Waypoints

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with Biblical training required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years of experience in a related field is required
• 1 year of experience in mentoring or being mentored is required
• 1 year of MAF or similar field experience is required

MAF is committed to paying our team members competitively to the industry market and to being a market leader in benefits and work/life balance programs. Consistent with our value… We commit to a high standard,” MAF's Total Rewards Philosophy is designed to maintain and improve our market competitiveness in the NGO sector to attract and retain our most critical resource - our people.

MAF is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment free from any form of unlawful discrimination or harassment. As a faith-based religious organization pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 USC @2000e), MAF has the right to and does solely hire candidates who agree with our Statement of Faith and agree to abide by our Standards of Conduct.

MAF expects all MAF staff to comply with its Safeguarding Policy. This includes proper moral and ethical conduct towards all children and vulnerable adults, in all circumstances and in all relationships. In addition, all MAF staff have a responsibility to seek to prevent any form of abuse, to raise any ongoing concerns, and to report any harm, abuse, or neglect to children or vulnerable adults, discovered or reasonably suspected.

Violations of this policy will be subject to

corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

MAF seeks to create a workplace that is intentional about Kingdom Inspired Diversity. Our commitment to our employees extends to their opportunities for personal and professional growth and development. We will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in undue hardship to the organization.