Executive Director of Outreach

Vanderbloemen•Indianapolis, IN

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Director of Outreach provides strategic leadership, shepherding, and executive oversight for all outreach, community engagement, partnerships, and transformational initiatives of JEWEL Human Services. This role partners closely with executive leadership to expand the organization’s ministry and community impact through initiatives focused on financial literacy, housing, education, and community outreach. This leader cultivates strategic partnerships, strengthens community relationships, and ensures all outreach efforts align with the mission and vision of JEWEL Human Services while advancing meaningful and lasting community transformation. Through pastoral leadership, community engagement, partnership development, and organizational collaboration, this role helps position JEWEL Human Services as a trusted and impactful presence throughout the community.

Requirements

An advanced degree in Social or Human Services (MSW, LCSW, etc) is highly preferred
Seminary training, Master’s degree, theological education, or equivalent pastoral ministry would be a significant bonus.
Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive pastoral, outreach, nonprofit, or community leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience leading outreach initiatives, community engagement efforts, transformational programs, or faith-based community initiatives.
Proven experience developing strategic partnerships, collaborative relationships, and community impact initiatives.
Experience managing teams, volunteers, community initiatives, and organizational operations
Experience working with grant-funded initiatives, philanthropic partnerships, or community development organizations preferred.
Deep understanding of community engagement strategies and the ability to build authentic, trust-based relationships with community partners, civic leaders, nonprofits, schools, and underserved populations.
Demonstrated ability to mobilize individuals and organizations toward meaningful community impact, outreach, and transformational service initiatives.
Ability to identify emerging community needs and develop responsive, mission-aligned outreach strategies and partnerships.
Skilled in representing JEWEL Human Services externally with credibility, compassion, cultural awareness, and professionalism.
Experience fostering collaborative partnerships that strengthen both organizational effectiveness and community transformation.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and relational skills.
Ability to balance pastoral leadership with operational and community engagement responsibilities.
Spiritual Maturity
Visionary Leadership
Pastoral Leadership & Shepherding
Community Engagement
Strategic Partnerships
Resource Development
Team Development
Strategic Planning
Communication Excellence
Stewardship & Accountability
Integrity & Emotional Intelligence

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in Social or Human Services (MSW, LCSW, etc) is highly preferred
Seminary training, Master’s degree, theological education, or equivalent pastoral ministry would be a significant bonus.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership for community outreach initiatives, strategic partnerships, volunteer engagement, and transformational programs.
Identify opportunities to expand the organization’s impact throughout the community and beyond.
Provide oversight for outreach programs, events, and initiatives that support education, housing, financial literacy, and community development efforts.
Evaluate outreach effectiveness using measurable goals, participation metrics, and community impact outcomes.
Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure outreach initiatives align with the overall vision and strategic direction of JEWEL Human Services.
Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, nonprofits, schools, government agencies, churches, philanthropic organizations, and strategic partner organizations.
Represent JEWEL Human Services at community functions, conferences, outreach initiatives, philanthropic meetings, and public engagements.
Lead efforts that address educational, relational, economic, and community needs through compassionate, Christ-centered service.
Identify opportunities for collaborative partnerships that strengthen the organization’s visibility, influence, and impact within the community.
Demonstrate a Christ-centered commitment to serving communities with compassion, dignity, equity, and transformational support while addressing educational, economic, relational, and community challenges.
Develop and strengthen relationships with philanthropic organizations, grant partners, donors, churches, and community stakeholders that support the mission and growth of JEWEL Human Services.
Collaborate with executive leadership, development teams, and strategic partners to identify funding opportunities that support outreach programs and transformational initiatives.
Support grant engagement efforts, partnership cultivation, and long-term resource development strategies that expand organizational impact and sustainability.
Represent JEWEL Human Services in meetings and engagements with philanthropic, civic, and community leaders.
Recruit, train, mentor, and develop outreach staff, leaders, and volunteers.
Foster a culture of servant leadership, collaboration, accountability, and professional excellence
Ensure staff and volunteers are equipped to effectively support outreach initiatives and community engagement efforts.
Develop leadership pathways and succession planning within outreach and community engagement programs.
Provide ongoing coaching, encouragement, accountability, and pastoral support to staff and volunteer teams.
Champion initiatives that strengthen individuals, families, and communities through outreach and engagement efforts.
Develop opportunities that connect community members to resources, programs, and support services.
Collaborate across departments to integrate outreach and engagement efforts throughout JEWEL Human Services initiatives.
Encourage volunteerism and community involvement in outreach and service opportunities.
Support efforts that foster long-term community relationships and transformational impact.
Manage outreach and community engagement budgets and resources with integrity, excellence, and stewardship.
Oversee planning, scheduling, logistics, and execution of outreach initiatives, events, and community programs.
Ensure policies, procedures, safety protocols, and risk management practices are followed for all outreach activities.
Prepare reports and updates for executive leadership regarding outreach progress, engagement, partnerships, funding relationships, and community impact.
Model a Christ-centered lifestyle consistent with the mission, values, and culture of JEWEL Human Services.
Provide prayer, encouragement, spiritual support, shepherding, and servant leadership to staff, volunteers, and community participants.
Uphold the mission, vision, and organizational values of JEWEL Human Services in all interactions and engagements.
Participate fully in organizational leadership meetings, initiatives, and community engagement efforts.