RAISE28 Employment Opportunities

We appreciate your interest in serving at Raise28; we are not actively hiring at this time. Please feel free to check our website for updates on available positions in the future.

Thank you for your interest in serving with Raise28! To apply to the Executive Director Position, please fill out the RAISE28 Employment Application and upload a cover letter and resume.

RAISE28 Executive Director

Job Summary
 
Full Time Position, Salaried
 

RAISE28, a Christian youth services organization, is seeking a mission-driven, relational, and strategic Executive Director to lead the organization into its next season of ministry and community impact. Founded in 1982, RAISE28 strives to reach local youth with the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ. As the primary ambassador for RAISE28, the Executive Director will provide overall leadership for RAISE28, working closely with the Board of Directors to advance the organization’s mission. This includes, but is not limited to cultivating community and donor relationships, securing and managing the financial resources needed to sustain long-term operational sustainability and growth, leading and developing the RAISE28 team while collaboratively strengthening youth programming, overseeing financial and organizational health, and ensuring the ministry operates with excellence and integrity. 

 

Qualifications Required

  • A personal and active relationship with Jesus Christ and involved in a local church
  • Full alignment with the mission, vision, and values of RAISE28 and passion for youth/children ministry.
  • Demonstrates leadership and strong relationship-building skills with management, ministry, nonprofit, or related professional experience.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage and execute on multiple priorities
  • Comfortable using common workplace technology and digital communication tools.
Preferred
  • Master’s degree.
  • Experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, donor development, or grant management.
  • Experience in youth programming and program development.
  • Knowledge of marketing, communications, branding, and community engagement strategies.
  • Experience leading multicultural and multi-generational teams. 

The Ideal Candidate 

 

The strongest candidate will be someone who combines ministry passion with practical leadership ability. They will be comfortable moving between strategic leadership and day-to-day organizational needs. They will enjoy developing people, building relationships, communicating a compelling vision, and creating the structure necessary for a healthy organization. Most importantly, they will see this position not simply as an administrative role, but as an opportunity to lead a ministry that helps young people encounter Jesus, experience meaningful relationships, and flourish. 

 

Compensation 

 

Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and the final scope of the position. 

 

Application Process 

 

Please fill out our employment application online at www.RAISE28.org/jobs Or email your resume, references, and testimony to Jill Meador at BoardofDirectors@RAISE28.org