Missouri Outreach Specialist; -Raised

The Missouri Outreach Specialist will support the Missouri outreach program and staff as they engage in various types of outreach to women in the commercial sex industry. Night Light’s vision for outreach is
1) to build relationships and continually learn first‑hand what evolving needs exist in our community, which then helps inform programs to address those needs,
2) tosow seeds of truth and love, and
3) to search actively and strategically for individuals in need of assistance and offer appropriate intervention.

The Outreach Specialist will provide critical support to the outreach team as they are carrying out that vision, and play a critical role in identifying and inviting women out of the industry and toward healthy relationships and restoration as they choose a path toward healing and wholeness.

Support the outreach program and Outreach Coordinator in vision‑casting, missional strategy, and execution of current and future outreach program opportunities. (e.g. online outreach, jail mail, international outreach)

Coordinate the administrative logistics of various outreach events; including gift planning and acquisition, collecting baked goods from the baking team, and communication related to outreach events.

Support the Big Give Christmas campaign, including external promotion and gift acquisition, and other special outreach‑related events (Christmas party, mid‑year volunteer event, etc.)

Cultivate and maintain relationships with individuals met on outreach through relational support and encouragement. Model relational‑driven ministry to both these individuals and to volunteers involved in outreach.

Supervise and liaise with volunteers to assist and equip as they meet the needs of outreach relationships, with the goal to bridge the gap to intervention/restoration resources and to foster opportunities for spiritual conversations and movement toward gospel‑conversations.

Lead outreach volunteer training and periodic outreach team leader meetings to foster team unity and personal growth.

Assist the Volunteer Coordinator to define and execute on recruitment strategies to raise up team leaders and equip volunteers in order to grow the outreach program.

Ongoing growth in knowledge and skill related to the issue of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, trauma‑informed care, and best practices in working with individuals in after‑care programs.

Requires occasional availability on evenings and weekends for crisis referrals and emergency triage of resident situations. (Approx. 2‑3x/month.)

Requires occasional travel, including travel between Springfield and surrounding areas for outreach nights and regular outreach activities.

Requires willingness to travel to Bangkok for professional development with our BKK team every 2‑3 years

This position is full‑time (30 – 40 hrs per week) with in‑office hours falling primarily Mon – Fri in our Missouri office.

Wholehearted unity with Night Light’s statement of faith, core values, and DNA

Ever‑growing personal relationship with Jesus and passion to point others to him

Degree in behavioral sciences field or equivalent experience preferred

Experience working with sex industry survivors in their recovery and/or people in crisis preferred

Organizational, problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills

Visionary, self‑motivated, curious, and eager to take initiative

Sensitivity to complexities of cross‑cultural ministry and relationships and a heart to honor the cultural context within which Night Light works; humility to be a learner of other cultures

Ability to work well under pressure and in an ever‑changing environment; excited to try new things

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