Mexico Field Director

Position Title: Mexico Field Director
Accountability: Reports to the Executive Director and the Executive Council.
Ministry Responsibility: To provide leadership, administrative oversight, and coaching for Team Leaders, and serve as a member of the Executive Council  (the administrative leadership team for Ameritribes).
Ministry Overview:
  • Mentor/pastor/lead Team Leaders, endeavoring to accomplish  Ameritribes’ purpose statement through effective teams.
  • Assist Team Leaders with the development of and implementation of a strategy for church planting and development of national church leaders, leading to responsible phase-out.
  • Recruit and supervise placement of new staff for fields. Assist Team Leaders in integrating new staff into teams.
  • Oversee Culture and Language Acquisition program for field staff.
  • Lead in pioneering new areas for ministry among tribal groups in  Mexico.
  • Oversee budget planning and financial matters relating to field operations.
  • Represent the Mexico Field on the Executive Council.
  • Maintain open communication with and act as a liaison between the Executive Director, Team Leaders, and Personnel Director.
  • Continue developing relationships between Ameritribes and other mission agencies working in Mexico.
  • Maintain communication with Mexican officials/agencies regarding visas and other issues relating to government matters.
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    Primary Duties:
  • Development of healthy field teams working together to accomplish the purpose of Ameritribes.
  • An ongoing meaningful/effective relationship between the community development and the church planting aspects of the mission’s work.
  • An emphasis on a chronological approach to evangelism.
  • The mentoring and training of new believers for church leadership, beginning in the early stages of ministry.
  • The maintaining of strong relationships between Ameritribes and its Mexican partner agency.
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    Skills and Experience:
  • Degree in Bible/missions /intercultural studies.
  • Cross-cultural missionary experience in a Latin and/or tribal context.
  • Fluent in Spanish.
  • Passion for evangelization of the lost.
  • Known for a godly life; inspires others to the same.
  • Able to articulate and inspire vision.
  • Servant leader who extends positive encouragement.
  • Competent in problem solving, strategic planning, and decision-making.
  • Able to wisely manage financial and human resources.
  • Able to partner and network with churches and with mission agencies/associations both in the U.S. and Mexico.
  • Equal to the demands of international travel and ministry.
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    Educational & Philosophical
    Requirements:
  • Embraces Ameritribes’ Statement of Faith, Vision, Values and culture.
  • Able to work effectively as a member of the EC.
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    Location: Chihuahua, Mexico
    Salary: Ameritribes is a faith mission in which all staff raise their own support. This includes required health insurance and retirement funds.
    Contact Information: Ameritribes
    Personnel Department
    PO Box 27346
    Tucson, AZ 85726-7346
    (520) 670-9400 / (520) 670-9444
    info@Ameritribes.org