Responsibilities:

• Operational oversight for the areas of Climb BlueSky and BlueSky Expeditions including:

• Employee supervision;

• Calendar of events; 

• Budget development and implementation; and

• Supporting professional development of direct reports.

• Ensuring physically and emotionally safe environments for employees and participants

• Develop a high performing team through trust, clear communication, defined responsibilities, engaged leadership, and mission alignment. 

• Collaborate with leadership on strategic plan development and execution.

• Cultivate relationships with NGOs, schools, churches, and other ministry organizations in Kenya/East Africa for connections with Climb BlueSky and BlueSky Expeditions programs. 

• Oversee the establishment and stewarding of strategic relationships with associations, vendors, and partners throughout Kenya, East Africa, and Internationally.

• Collaborate with other department leaders to plan and implement ministry efforts across the organization.

• Lead in staff functions and events (e.g. staff retreat, holiday events, and staff meetings).

• Engage in ongoing personal and professional development as it relates to adventure programming and leadership development within a multicultural/international context. 

• Oversee the development of content, curriculum, and programmatic offerings.

• Personally lead and participate in programmatic and relational ministry with Climb and Expeditions clients in the multinational community.

• Provide oversight and support to the Apprenticeship and Internship program.

Qualifications:

• A self-professing Christ follower, actively involved in a Christian faith community and actively pursuing Christ on a consistent basis.

• Commitment to the BlueSky Vision: Purpose, Mission, and Core Values

• Heart for the nations with proven spiritual leadership experience

• Minimum three years work experience in Adventure based programming

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in outdoor education or outdoor leadership, or related field a plus

• Minimum three years work experience leading people, developing processes and implementing systems. 

• Experience leading and teaching multi day adventure based programming; rock climbing, trekking, and mountaineering preferred

• Experience serving on and leading cross-cultural and diverse teams

• Experience leading ministry working across multiple demographics in an urban setting

• Robust international exposure preferred, particularly residing and serving as part of a ministry team

• Refined interpersonal skills; highly relational, capable of connecting with others quickly across ages and demographics, and able to work well individually and in a team environment

• Initiative to identify issues and solve problems with energy, teamwork and a positive approach

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team player

• Strategic thinker. Constantly thinking about the next step and next opportunity.

• Passion for discipleship, equipping and caring for the well-being of ministry employees

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management, and organization skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google programs and willing to learn web-based software and mobile apps.

Requirements:

• Support Raising: All BlueSky ministry staff raise full financial support to serve. Support amount will be determined based on individual situations and current cost of living and doing ministry in Kenya. 

• Relocating to Nairobi, Kenya to serve for a minimum of 5 years.

If you are a dedicated and experienced climber with a passion for teaching and guiding others in the art of indoor rock climbing, we invite you to apply for the role of Indoor Rock-Climbing Instructor. Join our team and be part of an exciting journey to inspire and empower climbers of all levels.