January 2013
Chinese Christian Herald Crusades, Inc. is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization (parachurch) established in 1982 to make known the love of Christ to Chinese immigrant communities.
We are primarily a Chinese speaking (Mandarin and Cantonese dialects) organization.
Director (F/T)
Youth & Camp Department at CCHC’s Urban Ministries Center
The Youth Department Director manages and oversees all youth and camp department
activities, staff, programs and functions in the Chinatown branch (Urban Ministries Center)
youth department and at the Camp Herald campsite in Central Valley, NY.
Primary Responsibilities
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Promote and further CCHC’s mission of reaching the lost in the Chinese immigrant
community through YD and Camp activities
Develop and ensure accomplishment of department and organization goals in
alignment with CCHC mission and purpose and further Youth Department mission
(to unite, organize and mobilize the body of Christ to reach Chinese youths for the
glory of God)
Secure funding and develop budget for youth department
Develop partnerships with community organizations and churches and leaders to
work, collaborate and partner together to further CCHC’s mission and purpose
Equip and teach staff, volunteers and constituents with the Holy Scriptures and the
Gospel
Recruit, train and manage volunteers
Assist and participate with CCHC events and general organization-wide needs
May need to run and/or oversee specific programs that the YD runs
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
 Must have excellent communication skills – written and oral
 Must be bilingual – fluent in spoken English and Mandarin or Cantonese (reading
and writing plus!)
 Should have an extensive network of (or ability to build) and consistent support of a
church body
 Ability to manage multiple projects and people with minimal resources
 Ability to care for a wide range of people - staff, volunteers and youths served.
 Grant writing and/or program evaluation skills a plus but not required
 Bachelor’s degree required
Experience
 2-3 years of managing others or church staff experience
 2-3 years of youth work (professional or volunteer)
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Work Style
 Establishes and manages priorities and demonstrates timeliness and thoroughness
in work product
 Effectively explains and interprets organizational policies and procedures
 Experience in team building and a desire to work as a member of a team
 Establishes and maintains healthy working relationships
 Ability/Flexibility to work 45-60 hours a week depending on the season, event, task,
etc.
 Willingness to ask for and receive feedback, constructive criticism
 Willingness to improve self, spiritual disciplines, work-related disciplines through
self- study, outside coursework or workshops
 Demonstration of professionalism in spoken, written, personal presentation
 Flexibility in general as things are always changing
Reports directly to: UMC Director (may change in future)
If interested, please send cover letter and resume to Ellen@cchc.org
Please visit www.heraldyouth.org and www.cchc.org for more detailed information on the
organization mission, activities, and goals.
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