EMI Mexico is seeking a Director of Community Development to help us expand and deepen our impact among the communities and ministries we serve. This is a unique, visionary role designed for a leader who can bridge the gap between technical project work, strategic partnerships, and long-term community engagement.
As we grow, we are looking for a partner to help us outline this scope of work and establish the framework for this role from the ground up. You will join a committed team to:
- Strengthen and expand EMI Mexico’s relationships with local communities and ministries
- Bridge the gap between short-term project delivery and long-term community impact
- Foster and manage strategic partnerships that align with our mission
- Establish the foundational systems and goals for community development within our office
- Serve as a missional leader, ensuring our work remains rooted in a strong theological foundation
To find out more about this role and how you might help shape it, please contact info.mexico@emiworld.org
We are looking for a strategic leader with a deep heart for people and a strong theological foundation. Because this role is being established alongside the person who fills it, we value experience and discernment over a rigid checklist. We are looking for people who have:
- A strong theological and missional foundation, with a commitment to our Christian values and vision
- Proven experience in community development and a deep understanding of its principles
- Exceptional cross-cultural engagement skills and the ability to build trust across diverse backgrounds
- Strategic leadership ability—someone who can see the "big picture" and move from idea to implementation
- The ability to work collaboratively in a flexible, growing environment
We are especially keen to hear from people with experience or skills in:
- Partnership Development: Building and maintaining healthy, long-term organizational relationships
- Strategic Planning: Helping organizations define their scope and impact goals
- Program Design: Creating frameworks for engagement that lead to sustainable community growth
- Advocacy & Engagement: Representing the needs of beneficiaries within a technical or professional setting
As the inaugural Director of Community Development, your core responsibilities will include:
- Defining the Scope: Collaborating with leadership to establish the core objectives and metrics for this new role
- Strategic Bridging: Ensuring that EMI’s technical projects are deeply integrated with the long-term needs of the communities we serve
- Partnership Management: Identifying, initiating, and nurturing relationships with local ministries and community leaders
- Engagement Strategy: Developing a roadmap for how EMI Mexico interacts with communities before, during, and after project work
- Missional Leadership: Providing theological insight and pastoral care within the context of community development and partnerships
- Reporting & Stewardship: Developing ways to measure and communicate the social and spiritual impact of our community engagement efforts**