Team
International Team
Reports to
Director of Programming
Job Description Overview
As the Stateside Mentor Team Lead, your job is to oversee the team of mentors that
will run the Pre-field and Post-field portions of our program, as well as the applicant
process. You will supervise and train these mentors and managers in effective
mentoring and coaching skills as related to mobilizing young adults to overseas
missions. You will be responsible for evaluating, developing, and coaching these
managers and mentors to help them become as effective as possible. You will also be
responsible for the overall effectiveness of the Pre-field and Post-field portions of the
program. You will work closely with the Director of Programming to ensure continuity
and create world class mobilization offerings.
REQUIREMENTS:
Critical Qualities

• Mature Christian faith and agreement with Cafe 1040’s statement of faith
• A passionate follower of Jesus Christ with a proven devotion to the habits
  necessary to maintain a daily relationship with him
• Reflect personal and public integrity in line with Biblical principles
• Possess a longing for the fulfillment of the Great Commission
• Value for developing others and seeing them as individuals
• Natural lean towards coaching and mentoring
• Patient and understanding for the unique characteristics of the emerging
  generation
  Skills and Experience:
• Proven ability to lead and motivate others
• Exceptional ability to cast vision and lead a team towards that vision
• Ability to train, develop, and evaluate a team
• Strong mentoring, coaching, and leadership skills that can be used to help
  others become effective mentors, coaches, and leaders within the missions
  industry
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Possesses high standards of excellence
• Significant experience in one-on-one and team mentoring environments for
  young adults
• Experience with cross-cultural ministry and “culture shock” preferred
• Proven ability to maturely communicate Biblical truth in small groups and
  individual mentoring
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Patient and adaptable disposition to changing circumstances
• English speaking
  Specific Job Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities
• Train Managers and Student Mentors in effective mentoring skills
• Lead a weekly Stateside Mentor Team meeting focused on communication and
  development
• If applicable, lead a weekly Stateside Mentor Team leadership meeting focused
  on collaborating with managers
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with manager and/or mentors with the
  goal of coaching, developing, and improving their performance
• Develop and improve mentoring curriculum that addresses the fears and
  obstacles young adults will face when considering long-term missions work
• Oversee the support raising efforts of the various teams
• Make final decisions about students approval to go overseas based on the
  applicant process, pre-field engagement, and support raising
• Work to develop a deep network with various missions agencies who offer
  opportunities that could be potential opportunities for our graduates
• Regularly evaluate the mentors and managers, and determine where
  improvement is needed
• Serve as a contact to family and friends while students are overseas
• Perform regular evaluations of the effectiveness of Pre-field and Post-field and
  make improvements as necessary
• Lead a yearly Mentor Team retreat focused on vision casting, rest, relationship,
  and development
• Approve PTO, expense reports, annual budgets, raise requests, and other HR
  designated tasks for the Stateside Mentor Team in collaboration with managers
• Work closely with the Director of Programming to continuously improve the
  overall process and program
• Facilitate collaboration and communication between the stateside mentor team
  and all other teams within Cafe 1040
• Manage, supervise, develop, and support Applicant Process Manager, Mentor
  Team Admin, and Alumni Care and Strategic Partnerships Manager
• Support and uphold the policies, values, and statement of faith of Cafe 1040
• Maintain sustainable funding levels for your role through Cafe 1040’s support-
  raising model committing 10% of your time on a weekly basis.
• Actively take the opportunities to mobilize those people in the scope of your
  influence toward involvement and investment in the mission and vision of Cafe
  1040
  Nothing in this job description restricts Cafe 1040’s right to assign or reassign duties and
  responsibilities to this job at any time. Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted
  work schedule, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines.