Full-Time | Exempt

Department: Missions
Reports To: Regional Missions Director
Consults With: Chief Operating Officer (COO), Executive Assistant to COO, Regional Missions Directors, Director of Missions Logistics and Data Management, Missions Assistants, Chief Development Officer, Major Donor Representatives, Director of Marketing and Communications, MarComm staff, and the Development Assistant.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Office Hours:
Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | Friday, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
(Office hours may vary due to travel and position requirements.)

Office Location: Hybrid

Job Summary:

The Missions Field Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the work of National Missionaries and the broader efforts of the RSI Missions Department. This position is responsible for frequent international deployments to evaluate, support, and enhance ministry operations overseas.

The Missions Field Specialist will support the work of National Missionaries and the ongoing work of the Missions Directors. The Specialist will collaborate closely with US missions’ staff and both national and international leadership, providing direction and oversight with logistics, planning and executing projects, and managing on-the-ground operations, including crisis management when necessary. The Specialist will demonstrate a commitment to living out their faith.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Deploy internationally to plan, organize, troubleshoot, and research ministry opportunities, including Leadership Development Institutes, National Missionary Conferences, and missionary evaluations and interviews.
Serve alongside Missions Directors to interview and review national missionaries.
Collaborate with the Director of Marketing and Communications to document field activities, gather in-depth stories, and contribute to ministry marketing initiatives.
Assist RSI Staff and Donors with vision trip opportunities, serving as field contact and consultant when needed.
Advise and provide regular updates to the Director of Missions Logistics and Data Management on tracking and maintenance of deployed RSI inventory being used overseas, and make recommendations as to allocation, assignment, and additional purchases of assets.
Serve, advise, and make recommendations to Missions Department staff in planning and preparing all aspects of overseas projects as assigned.
Negotiate and enter into contracts or agreements on behalf of RSI, per the budgetary limits or project needs as set by Missions Director/s.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively as a team and maintain a professional demeanor.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor with international leaders, donors, vendors, and providers.
Strong cross-cultural awareness and ability to communicate and work effectively in diverse international settings.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail resulting in high levels of accuracy.
Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and handle a dynamic workload.
Capable of analyzing, assessing, and problem-solving independently.
Identify and pursue opportunities on behalf of the ministry.

Qualifications:

A personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
A commitment to the mission, vision, strategy, and values of Reaching Souls International.
A Bachelor’s degree is preferred or 3–5 years of relevant experience instead of a degree.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive, and PowerPoint.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally for extended periods. (Average annual overseas time is 120-150 days.)

Opportunity for Advancement:

This role is structured as an entry-level position with the clear expectation of growth into a more advanced role within the organization. It is not intended to remain a long-term position in its initial form. We seek candidates motivated to develop their skills and expand their responsibilities over time. Candidates who demonstrate the ability to advance will continue their career with us as the role evolves.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
Ability to travel by automobile and commercial airline, both domestically and internationally.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Faith Requirement:

Reaching Souls International is a religious organization and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion, as permitted by Title VII, Section 702-703 of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964.