Executive Director at Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gaston County
Available Ministry Opportunity
Job Summary
The CPC Executive Director has a twenty-four hour responsibility for the operation of the Crisis Pregnancy Center and management of all staff. In meeting this responsibility, the Director implements and upholds the policies and budget established by the Board of Directors, hires, dismisses when necessary and supervises employees, oversees the staffing who selects and supervises CPC volunteers, implements CPC programs to meet specific client needs and implements the CPC budget. The Director will demonstrate a lifestyle consistent with the CPC Statement of Faith, and uphold the CPC Statement of Principle.
Christian Purpose and Expectations:
All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further CPC’s gospel mission.
Department Detail
Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gaston County, Inc. is a nonprofit, Christian organization that is staunchly prolife, providing crisis services to planned and unplanned clients. The CPC has physical locations in Gastonia, Belmont and Dallas, delivers services by RV to Cherryville and provides programs in the Gaston County Schools, Gaston County Jail for women and men, and supports the development of new settings for CPC’s across North Carolina. Their sister ministry, The Place of Refuge of Gaston County, Inc provides proactive services of adoption, professional counseling and is located on the same campus property, next door.
Ministry Requirements
- Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
- Faithfully upholds CPC in prayiseing
- Participates in daily CPC staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits
- Demonstrates behavior aligned with CPC’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, CPC policies, and expectations
- Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A. To develop a viable organizational structure with the team to utilize volunteers in meeting the goals and objectives of the CPC. This includes recruiting, screening, scheduling, and delegating tasks to staff and volunteers.
B. To assess with the Client Services Director (CSD) the need for volunteer training and on-going in-service education.
C: To provide on-going supervision and support of staff and to evaluate their performance.
D: To provide staffing services for clients when staff/volunteers are unavailable or are inadequate to meet their needs.
E. To maintain contact with agencies, churches, and organizations that refer clients or accept referrals from the CPC.
F. To represent the CPC to pastors, churches, civic organizations, reporters and other representatives of the media and the public at large.
G. To formulate operational policies and procedures necessary for consistent operation of the CPC.
H. To ensure that accurate records and statistics are kept, and that statistical reports are complied.
I. To cooperate with the Bookkeeper to ensure that accurate and current financial records are kept.
J. In general, to carry out all duties of the primary administrator and supervisor of the CPC and such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors.
K. To co-operate with and assist as needed with the CPC fund raising committees.
Job Specifications
Skills and Knowledge
- A minimum of two years of administration experience with some executive-level leadership administrative experience
- Experience with non-profit boards, and media or communication organizations a plus
- Ability to work independently without close supervision, and to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and track multiple projects
- Must be able to communicate and work closely with staff at all levels of the Ministry
- Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral form
- Proficient use of computerized systems, including PC Microsoft Office applications
- Must have good general office skills, including logical filing skills
- Ability to anticipate and prioritize
- Excellent organizational, time management, and follow up skills
- Ability to engage people in a welcoming, professional manner via every avenue of contact
- High level of integrity, courtesy, and professionalism
- Ability and comfort creating welcoming, hospitable environment for guests
- Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and maintain strict confidentiality
- A positive attitude and team-player mindset
- Ability to concentrate, occasionally under pressure
Physical/Mental Demands
- Ability to concentrate and work productively, under occasional pressure and frequent deadlines, despite interruptions
- Ability to lift and carry weights of up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work for extended periods at computer, while sitting, or working alone
- Attention to detail
- Flexible with changing priorities
- Ability to work supportively in a team setting
- Neatness of appearance in dress and grooming
- Welcoming, hospitable demeanor
- Ability to interact with diverse personality types
Working Conditions
- Ability to tolerate extended periods using computer equipment, grant writing etc,
- Ability to tolerate extended periods of sitting or standing in one work location
- Ability to work in close proximity to other staff with limited privacy
- Availability to work occasional events on evenings and weekends
Mission Statement
“The Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gaston County, Inc. affirms the value of life by compassionately sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and providing the following services: Pregnancy Counseling, Abstinence Education, Limited Ultrasounds and Various Other Medical Services, Adolescent Parenting Programs,Post Abortion Counseling, to women, men, and families affected by crisis pregnancy situations, with the hope of changing lives.”
Statement of Faith
These core beliefs make up the foundation upon which all our ministry endeavors are based.
THE CPC STATEMENT OF FAITH
1. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.
2. We believe that there is one God, Eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
3. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension at the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
4. We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential, and that this salvation is received through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and not as a result of good works.
5. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life and to perform good works.
6. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
7. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Adapted from the National Association of Evangelical’s statement of faith.
Expectations for Ministry Employment
As an employee of Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gaston County, Inc:
- I acknowledge that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior and that I am a personal representative of Him.
- I understand that CPC is a Christian organization whose purpose is to save souls and save babies throughout the arenas of God’s calling.
- I agree that the purpose of my employment with CPC is to further its Christian purpose, that I am prepared to assist in accomplishing that purpose, and that my role with CPC plays a vital part in carrying out its Christian purpose and mission.
- I understand that I must exhibit conduct that is consistent with CPC’s expectations, whether at work or away from work, in keeping with scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, CPC’s Statement of Faith, and CPC’s policies including Christian Conduct.
- I understand that CPC has the right and the responsibility to ensure that its Christian religious purpose is carried on with the highest standards and is not harmed or impeded by conduct that is inconsistent with the Bible, CPC’s Statement of Faith, its Christian religious purpose, or its policies
- I understand that any of my conduct which is not in keeping with the scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, CPC’s Statement of Faith, and CPC’s policies, is inconsistent with CPC’s Christian religious purpose.
- I understand that if my conduct is determined by CPC to be inconsistent with its Christian religious purpose, the result will be corrective action up to and including termination from employment.
The Title VII Exception for Employment
The Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gaston County, Inc. (CPC) is a faith-based religious organization committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through every effective means. Consistent with our charitable purpose to share the Christian faith, a requirement for employment at CPC is affirmation and adherence to our Christian Statement of Faith. Our Statement of Faith prerequisite for employment is based upon federal law set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1.
Benefits Summary
Full-Time employees working at least 40 hours per week, are eligible for benefits.
Set annual salary commensurate with education and/or experience.
Provision of vehicle to drive, currently owned by CPC
Provision of stipend to help purchase health insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) limit of $2500.00 annually
Retirement savings plan 3% match with Ascensus
Christmas bonus determined by the Board of Directors
9 paid holidays, including 1 floating holiday
10 days of vacation
5 sick days