Director of Recruitment (Missionary Recruitment & Talent Acquisition) Plano TX

The Director of Recruitment leads and coaches the Recruitment team to mobilize long-term missionaries, stateside workers, and operational staff in alignment with East-West�s Great Commission ministry goals. Shifting from traditional recruitment to Kingdom-focused mobilization, this role drives innovative sourcing strategies, fosters dynamic external networks, and ensures a shepherd-hearted candidate care experience.

By aligning vetting pathways across all departments and serving as a relational bridge-builder, the Director guides candidates through barriers while upholding the organization�s vision, mission, and biblical values. Our ideal candidate will: Lead with a mobilization mindset: Drive proactive, innovative sourcing and discipling strategies to recruit and deploy mission-aligned staff.

Demonstrate shepherd-hearted leadership: Provide strategic leadership, active coaching, and holistic care focused on the spiritual discernment and long-term health of workers. Build external & internal networks: Form strong partnerships across ministry spaces to share best practices and seamlessly align recruitment pathways across Field, Operations, and Development teams.

Coach candidates through barriers: Use intentional diagnostic coaching questions to guide candidates through challenges and into their specific roles in missions. Align fully with organizational values: Champion East-West�s Vision, Mission, Values, Statement of Faith, and Biblical foundations across all mobilization efforts.

Key Job Logistics: Reports to: Vice President of People Advancement Direct reports: Recruitment Team (2 Full-Time Staff) Position Location: East-West Offices in Plano, Texas A Day in the Life: Spiritual Leadership & Prayer: Ground the day in prayer for candidates and lead team spiritual formation activities. Team Coaching & Leadership: Lead recruitment staff and help them navigate candidate roadblocks and mobilization bottlenecks.

Internal Hiring Alignment: Partner with Field, Operations, and Development leaders to clarify requirements and refine interview pathways. Strategic Networking & Pipeline Building: Connect with churches, campuses, and mission networks to cultivate strong referral channels. High-Level Requisitions: Conduct diagnostic screening interviews for critical field and leadership roles.

Innovation & Strategic Planning: Monitor department lead measures, budget, and modern mobilization tools to continually optimize sourcing. Candidate Care Oversight: Ensure every applicant experiences clear, shepherd-hearted communication from application through deployment. Faithful Stewardship: Complete administrative oversight and internal communications as an offering to the Lord.

The Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in business, leadership, missiology, or related field. Recruitment Experience: 5+ years leading talent acquisition or mission mobilization. People Management: 5+ years direct experience managing, coaching, and empowering direct reports. Faith & Alignment: Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with organizational mission.

Pipeline Innovation: Proven success driving proactive sourcing and expanding candidate pipelines. Missions Context: Background with faith-based nonprofits, mission agencies, or cross-cultural fieldwork. Stakeholder Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to build trust and partner with executive leadership and department heads.

Strategic Networking: Track record of cultivating external relationships across mission networks and universities. Shepherd-Hearted Care: Strong relational intelligence focused on candidate discernment and spiritual direction. Tech Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ATS platforms, CRMs, and recruiting analytics tools.

Operational Leadership: Skilled at strategic delegation, project management, and removing team roadblocks. Candidate Vetting: Ability to assess applicants accurately for doctrinal, cultural, and role-specific fit. Mission Alignment: All East-West Ministries International employees will: Maintain a firm commitment to East-West�s vision, mission, values, Statement of Faith, and beliefs Display a growing and mature faith in Jesus Christ Be active in a local church body