State Director

Lifeline Children’s Services is looking to hire a State Director to join and lead the established team in Tennessee. The State Director will oversee a team of adoption and pregnancy counseling managers, caseworkers, and pregnancy counseling and adoption specialists. In addition to leading their team, this individual will develop a fundraising plan to raise the state budget in order to best support Lifeline’s ministry efforts in Tennessee. To spread the word about Lifeline, the State Director will start and strengthen church partnerships with pastors locally and around the state.Supporting mothers in unplanned pregnancies is a large part of the local team's focus, so expanding recruitment efforts to locate and serve in these situations is a high priority. This is a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial-minded, relational leader who will lead in growing and expanding Lifeline’s mission and goals across the state.POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIESBuild upon existing and historical relationships while also cultivating new partnerships with local churches and donorsEstablish a fundraising plan and execute to hit annual budget goalOrganize and direct the work of the state office and delegate responsibilities to staff members as appropriatePursue opportunities to present in churches about the Biblical alternative of adoption and Lifeline church campaigns and church based programsDevelop a plan for public relations to promote Lifeline from both a development and awareness platformTake initiative in recruiting efforts to partner with families who have a heart for the Gospel and vulnerable children across the worldLead, develop, and create a unified team culture among staff members in a gospel-centered waySKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDEDCommitment to and passion for Lifeline’s mission; signs and upholds the Employee Statement of FaithBachelor’s degree required; a Master’s degree is a plusMinimum of 10 years of workplace experience (ideally ministry-related)5+ years of fundraising experienceStrong track record of leading, inspiring, and developing teamsExcellent communication skills and the ability to develop partnerships with a broad audience in order to advance Lifeline ministryRelational entrepreneur with high attention to detailAbility to think strategically; understanding of metrics to track and objectives to prioritizeSelf-starter who can intentionally establish rapport with staff, Board of Directors, local churches, and donors across the stateStrong problem-solver; takes initiative and executes to meet tight deadlines while still maintaining a client focus and relational mindsetABOUT LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICESEstablished in 1981 in Birmingham, AL, Lifeline Children’s Services (www.lifelinechild.org) exists to equip the body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children through holistic orphan care and advocacy. James 1:27 is clear in its call for the believer to care for the orphaned and vulnerable child. Lifeline believes in partnering with Gospel-centered families to provide them with resources necessary to help them find and nurture their children to become disciples of Christ.In focusing on the areas of adoption, family restoration, unadopted, training, and counseling, Lifeline has a presence in 19 states and growing with over 250 employees. Lifeline is committed to investing in each person through intentional discipleship and training.Join a team who is living out their vision to see vulnerable children and their communities be transformed by the gospel and make disciples.LOCATIONThis position is a remote role in the Nashville area, but you will spend time across the state of Tennessee.