Bridge of Hope is currently accepting applications for the following position:

Chief Mission Officer, full-time, effective September 2024

How to Apply:

Email a resume/cover letter to edithy@bridgeofhopeinc.org  and submit a Supplemental Employment Information form (form required to be considered for position).

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Bridge of Hope is seeking an experienced Chief Mission Officer, who is a nonprofit leadership trainer, encourager, collaborator and ideally has experience in federated model or multi-tier organizations. The C.M.O. serves as second in charge to the CEO and supports a team of 4-5 people. This position is open effective September 2024 and is essential to our mission of engaging Christian faith communities in ending family homelessness through Neighboring relationships that demonstrate Christ’s love.

This position allows for the possibility of a work-from-home employment arrangement within a 1–2-hour drive of the national office in Malvern, PA. In-office time will be expected monthly as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • An understanding of and commitment to the mission of Bridge of Hope: To engage Christian faith communities in ending family homelessness through neighboring relationships that demonstrate Christ’s love.
  • Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.
  • National/federated/multi-tiered nonprofit experience preferred.
  • Experience with/awareness of homelessness issues and social service field.
  • Minimum of seven years of experience in nonprofit leadership, including program implementation, managing a nonprofit, staff supervision, program administration, and board development.
  • Commitment to and belief in the ability of Christian faith communities to positively impact families facing homelessness.
  • Familiarity with front-line work and research on homelessness, poverty, housing, etc.
  • Demonstrated personal initiative.
  • Strong organizational skills required.
  • Strong facilitation/presenter skills required.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
  • Ability to motivate, influence and encourage leaderships and groups.
  • Ability to mediate between different points of view and seek to integrate diverse perspectives.
  • Ability to work from a strengths-based position coaching individuals in the development of nonprofit and leadership skills.
  • Ability to engage in brave conversations that build rapport and results.
  • Committed to excellence in nonprofit, faith-based services.
  • High proficiency and comfort in computer technology essential, including Microsoft Office products (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Share-Point and Planner), and videoconferencing.
  • Position Base: This position allows for the possibility of a work-from-home employment arrangement within a 1–2-hour drive of the national office in southeastern PA. In-office time will be expected monthly as needed.
  • Travel Requirements: Occasional travel will be required, likely 4-6 times per year, including attendance at the annual Bridge of Hope conference. The typical length of travel is 2-3 days.

Six Critical Executive Leadership Competencies a successful candidate will need:

  1. Fosters Healthy Network: Effectively develops high-performing Executive Directors, affiliate boards, and network relationships; fosters accountability; develops organizational learning capability; engages network leaders to promote greater efficiencies and results.
  2. Cultivates Partnerships: Initiates and maintains strategic relationships with stakeholders inside and outside the Bridge of Hope network to advance shared goals.
  3. Leads with Cultural Humility: Leads with a spirit of cultural humility by approaching others with openness, setting aside assumptions and stereotypes in order to know another through their own lens and across all areas of diversity.
  4. Serves as Thought Leader: Seeks to share Bridge of Hope through thought leadership around homeless services, and the impact of social capital and spiritual capital within Christian faith communities who serve as Neighboring Volunteers.
  5. Inspires and Engages People: Passionately and effectively presents a transformational vision; creates a clear and compelling view of the future by helping others understand how Bridge of Hope outcomes will change lives.
  6. Models Integrity and Ministry Values: Genuinely cares about people especially families facing homelessness and Christian faith communities who seek genuine ministry together; communicates openly and honestly to foster trust relationships among colleagues and those we serve; fosters personal growth and demonstrates reverence; lives out the Bridge of Hope values of following Jesus, engaging the church and choosing hope.

What we can offer you:

You will be joining a strong, skilled team of professionals that work collaboratively to achieve our mission of engaging Christian faith communities in ending family homelessness through neighboring relationships that demonstrate Christ’s love. We offer a supportive, balanced work environment and an opportunity to put your faith in action and empower churches across the country to live out the call to love our neighbor facing homelessness.

Link to Chief Mission Officer job description

Reports to:

Chief Executive Officer