Join a mission-driven team impacting children and communities around the world.
David C Cook, a global Christian nonprofit, is seeking a dynamic Program Development Senior Manager to lead the development, implementation, and expansion of innovative discipleship and child engagement programs—like our Life-on-Life curriculum and Story of Jesus. This leadership role is ideal for someone passionate about global ministry, education, and developing faith-based resources that transform lives.

Why Work with Us:

• Mission-Focused: Be part of a ministry that’s changing lives through spiritual formation.

• Global Impact: Work with partners across continents in diverse cultural contexts.

• Team Environment: Collaborate with passionate professionals united by faith and purpose.

• Professional Growth: Lead with vision, influence international strategy, and develop meaningful programs from the ground up.

What You’ll Do:

• Design & Develop: Create impactful, age-appropriate curricula and training materials grounded in biblical truth and aligned with our mission.

• Lead Program Execution: Oversee successful rollouts and coordinate logistics for training sessions and global implementations.

• Drive Program Growth: Build strategic partnerships, identify funding opportunities, and spearhead strategies to grow reach and engagement.

• Evaluate & Improve: Set performance metrics, gather feedback, and generate data-informed reports for continuous improvement.

• Train & Support: Empower regional trainers and volunteers around the world with guidance, training, and practical resources.

• Be a Voice: Represent David C Cook at conferences and events, advocating for the spiritual formation of children worldwide.

• Lead Teams: Support and guide international contractors and collaborators across Africa and Asia.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor's in Education, Social Work, Non-Profit Management, or related field (Master’s preferred)

• Experience:

  • 5+ years in program design and management, preferably in nonprofit, education, or ministry

  • Strong track record of curriculum development and training

  • International experience and cultural sensitivity preferred

• Skills:

  • Exceptional project management and communication abilities

  • Able to lead diverse, cross-functional teams

  • Passionate about discipleship and child engagement

  • Tech-savvy and highly organized

Additional Requirements:

• Able to travel internationally occasionally

• Physically able to participate in off-site events, lift light materials, and move around various work environments

• Committed to confidentiality, professionalism, and organizational values