Personal Development Manager

Responsibilities

The Person al Development Manager is responsible for supporting and strengthening employees’ emotional, relational and character growth as employees are willing to engage and participate in improving these areas of their lives. Employee involvement is voluntary.

• Develop relationships with employees to create freedom to be transparent and honest about areas of one’s life that are opportunities for personal growth.
• Meet with employees to discuss areas of concern, potential personal growth, spiritual development, or character development. Encourage and coach employees as they follow through in their identified areas of growth.
• Help employees think through and devise strategies for taking steps to grow in the identified areas of personal development.
• Engage with employees in regular weekly/bi-weekly/monthly mentoring on specific topics of personal development.
• Provide prayer opportunities for employees who are interested and support them in times of need.
• Lead Bible studies and personal growth studies throughout the year in the office and chosen jobsites on topics that are relevant to personal growth. These studies are non-denominational, and participation is voluntary.
• Create and lead opportunities throughout the year for team building exercises to promote unity and team spirit among the different regions and divisions.
• Lead a 20-30 minute motivational/inspirational talk to the regional meetings each month/quarter as regional/divisional leaders see fit.
• Lead devotional/inspirational talks to different group (Safety, Superintendents, etc...) within the company.
• Work with senior level management teams on internal relationships and how to best work through areas of difficulty and dysfunction.
• Visit jobsites during the year to maintain relationships with employees not working in an office location.
• Provide emotional support for employees enduring emotionally difficult events in life.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Seminary degree preferred but not required
• Bilingual capabilities preferred but not required
• Proven experience working with people in a relationship building/mentoring role (such as ministry, counseling, mentoring, coaching, or teaching)
• Experience in mentoring and or spiritual direction at a one-on-one basis and small group level
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to be transparent and authentic in relationships
• Ability to provide coaching rather than counseling to employees
• Ability to walk alongside, rather than advise, people in their daily struggles or conflict
• Demonstrated integrity and high character in his/her own personal life
• Must have the ability to relate and connect with all levels of the company, both field and office
• Ability to speak to a large group
• Agreement with and commitment to Brasfield & Gorrie values
• Commitment to continue growing in their own personal development

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE/Vets/Disabilities