CAREERS

Benefits:

• 403(b)(9) employer matching
• Healthcare Stipend
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Donation matching
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

Local Coordinator / Local Director (Ministry Leadership Role)

About Child Evangelism Fellowship of Virginia (CEF of VA)

Child Evangelism Fellowship of Virginia is a statewide Christian nonprofit ministry committed to reaching children with the Gospel through Good News Clubs (GNC), 5‑Day Clubs, Christian Youth in Action® (CYIA), and church‑partnered evangelistic programs. We equip volunteers and churches to disciple children with excellence, accountability, and ministry integrity. Our team operates with a commitment to prayer, Scripture, and compliance with CEF’s national standards as we work to advance the Gospel to the next generation.

Position Title: Local Coordinator / Local Director (Peninsula Chapter)
Full‑time, Ministry Leadership Role

Position Summary

The Local Director (beginning as Local Coordinator during training) serves as the face of the local chapter and is responsible for developing volunteers, building church partnerships, and leading all ministry operations within the chapter. This role requires a spiritually mature Christian leader with strong relational skills, a passion for evangelizing children, and the ability to mobilize churches and volunteers for ministry.

Key Responsibilities

• Fulfilling the purpose of Child Evangelism Fellowship in the chapter.
• Executing and accomplishing the plans and objectives of CEF USA Ministries, the local committee and state board.
• Overseeing all aspects of the ministry within the local chapter with the assistance of the local committee, volunteers and staff. 

Ministry Leadership

• Lead (implement, grow, improve) a chapter‑wide prayer strategy and model a ministry grounded in prayer.
• Promote Good News Clubs, 5‑Day Clubs, and CYIA to expand ministry reach.
• Recruit, train, equip, and supervise volunteers and staff.
• Maintain direct ministry contact with children through CEF programs.
• Build and sustain CYIA ministry, including staff and volunteer recruitment and training of short-term missionaries.
• Coordinate Kick‑Off, Quick Start, Jump Start, and other training events for CYIA
• Promote further opportunities to serve-including Short-Term Missions and other CEF ministries. 
• Participate in CYIA Training School as assigned.

Strategic Leadership

• Work with the local committee to develop vision and strategic plans for evangelizing and discipling children (within the chapter) with the goal of establishing them with local churches.
• Recruit people to do the work of the ministry (both paid and volunteer); Mobilize churches as ministry partners and cultivate long‑term relationships.
• Provide leadership development, training, coaching, and evaluation for staff and volunteers, regularly.
• Support and encourage local committee participation in training opportunities.
• Assist the local committee in fundraising efforts to sustain ministry operations.
• Conduct routine employee appraisals for paid staff.
• Oversee (and teach as needed) the teacher training program

Administrative Oversight

• Ensure compliance with all CEF policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Maintain adequate, accurate, and timely records, reports, minutes, communications, and donor receipts.
• Develop and submit annual budgets in collaboration with the local committee to the State Director.
• Communicate consistently and professionally with the State Director and committee.
• Attend statewide Local Director meetings and trainings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Software & Technical Skills

• Intermediate proficiency: MS PowerPoint, email communication.
• Basic proficiency: MS Publisher, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to use projectors, Blockrockers, and technology used in Good News Clubs.
• Ability to use MailChimp for newsletters.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated love for Jesus Christ and commitment to prayer
• Unquestionable passion for reaching children with the Gospel.
• Ability to recognize how God moves in our midst as He builds the local work (one person/church at a time)
• Extensive experience in teaching and evangelizing children biblically.
• Be a continual learner, love the local church, and understand how to mobilize ministry partners
• Experience discipling, training, and supervising volunteers or staff
• Strong relational, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to identify leaders, cast vision, organize groups, and evaluate ministry programs.
• Flawless record of behavior toward children and families.
• Understanding of how to mobilize churches as ministry partners.
• At least one year of Bible College or Seminary training with solid academic performance.
• Commitment to CEF’s Statement of Faith and Ministry Compliance Agreement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit ministry leadership.
• Experience building volunteer‑driven programs.
• Experience working with committees or boards.
• Familiarity with CEF programs and curriculum.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Statewide and local travel required.
• Evening and weekend ministry activities as needed.
• Must complete CEF background check and child protection screening.
• Willing to raise personal ministry support if required by chapter policy.

Religious Hiring Notice

As a religious organization, Child Evangelism Fellowship is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $3,750.00 – $3,921.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Office Manager/Social Media Coordinator

A part-time Office Manager is needed for Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of Virginia, Peninsula Chapter. This position will be 20 hours per week.

General Chapter Administration

• Purchase necessary office supplies and maintain inventory of CEF materials
• Serve as Child Protection Coordinator by ensuring compliance with child protection policies for all employees and volunteers within the chapter and maintaining accurate records on the GNC roster spreadsheet
• Collect all Good News Clubs (GNC) and 5 Day Clubs statistical reports and enter them into the monthly statistical reporting system
• Communicate with GNC Team Leaders via email and phone
• Collect student registration forms from GNC Team Leaders for all enrolled GNC students and ensure that all GNCs have approved facility requests on file
• Create monthly prayer calendar and sends weekly prayers and praises to the state office and local chapter
• Compile outreach packets for distribution to pastors, churches, schools, and special events
• Print and organize GNC Registration Forms for all schools, Christian Youth in Action (CYIA) Packets and other resources as needed
• Create yearly student demographic list using information from the Virginia Department of Education to ensure accurate GNC statistics
• Request Certificates of Insurance for each school district
• Maintains electronic and hard-copy files of policies, general office procedures, correspondence and various statistical reports in accordance to record retention guidelines, including a monthly backup to an external hard drive.

Web Communication/Social Media

• Create and maintain the CEF of Peninsula Facebook page by posting articles, testimonies, and upcoming events.
• Send e-vites for training, the annual kickoff, volunteer appreciation and other events
• Help maintain accurate donor and ministry partner information and giving records in Neon One
• Assist with donation processing, thank-you letters, and simple reports donation reports to help us care well for those who support the ministry.

Ministry Support Services

• Support fund-raising efforts by overseeing campaign mailings and assisting in banquet coordination
• Supports training by ensuring chapter has an adequate supply of 15 Leader/Admin Training Handbooks, 30 Quick Start Training Folders, and other needed materials
• Oversees volunteer help on special projects.
• We are seeking a committed servant of God, preferably someone one who loves the ministry of CEF. The Office Manager should demonstrate exemplary Christian character, have a teachable and humble spirit, and represent the ministry in a friendly and cheerful manner.
• The candidate should possess excellent oral and written communication skills, discretion, attention to detail, strong organization skills, and the ability to work independently. 
• The candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office. See list below. 
• A working knowledge of QuickBooks is helpful, but not require.

Must be able to meet General Qualifications for Ministry Staff as outline in the CEF Operations and Policy Manual. See list below. To apply go to www.cefonline.com/apply. Scroll to bottom of the page and select “USA Applications.” For further questions, please contact Amy Sanford at amy.sanford@cefva.com.

Qualifications for Ministry Staff

• Is born again, has the assurance of salvation and is willing to give a testimony of their salvation
• Must sign the CEF Ministry Compliance Agreement
• Is called to serve in the ministry and can explain that calling
• Believes that children can be saved from sin by coming to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ
• Demonstrates an active dependence on prayer and is a continual student of the Word of God
• Is a team player
• Possesses basic computer and technology skills
• Is self-motivated and organized
• Meets the specific qualifications necessary to perform the requirements of the job description
• Participates in raising ministry support
• Has a good testimony at home, on the job and in his neighborhood and local church as reflected by both speech and conduct
• Is actively involved in a local church
• Is continually learning to trust the Lord for victory, wisdom and guidance
• Submits biblically to authority
• Lives in the area of ministry

Ministry Office Skills (used frequently)

• Word: columns, tables, letters, mail merge, envelopes, templates, fill-in forms
• PowerPoint: slide show, animations, transitions, embed audio, embed video, hyperlink, design templates, insert graphics
• Excel: spreadsheets, formulas, data base, graphs, sort, find
• Publisher: booklets, postcards, flyers, brochures

As a religious organization, CEF is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion. 

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Bonus based on performance
• Training & development

Child Evangelism Fellowship Virginia, Roanoke Valley Chapter, is seeking a ministry-minded individual who is being called to fill a District Team Leader (DTL) position. 

General Responsibilities
The District Team Leader (DTL) is responsible for the oversight of the After-School Good News Clubs (GNCs) in the assigned District; ensures the quantity (growth) and quality of the Clubs. The expectation is that the DTL will work 20-25 hours per week. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures Quantity (growth) of the Good News Clubs in schools in the District

Promotes expansion of the GNC program in new schools in the District 

            Makes GNC program known via interactions with others in the communities 

            Informs Director and Good News Club Coordinator of key contacts and PR opportunities 

            Promotes the growth of established clubs via invitation to new children to attend 

Ensures Quality of Good News Clubs in schools in the District 

            Conducts periodic visits to clubs and evaluates adherence to CEF Policies, especially: 

            Quality in instruction (all GNC components taught), and 

            Quality in student care (evangelism, discipleship, safety & fun) 

Oversees GNC Team Leaders and their teams 

            Ensures all team participants are reported on Club Roster with Child Protection clearance 

            Ensures Monthly Statistical Reports (Stats) are reported to chapter office no later than 10 days 

            Ensures communication is maintained between club, sponsoring church and Chapter Prayer Coordinator 

            Ensures administrative responsibilities are completed 

            Facilitates contact with school offices as needed to accomplish club arrangements 
            Accomplishes other tasks as requested by Local Director 

Reports to: Meets regularly with Local Coordinator/Director and provides monthly written DTL Report 

Qualifications
The DTL must be able to agree to and sign CEF’s Statement of Faith, and should be able to demonstrate a balance approach to Christian living in: 

            A daily walk with the Lord 

            Efficient use of resources 

            Local church involvement 

            Ministry-spiritual servant leader with humbleness & submission to the Lord 

As a religious organization, Child Evangelism Fellowship is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.

Compensation: $14.00 per hour

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

*Performs the planning, execution and supervision of the Good News Club®ministry, within the Tidewater Chapter.  This person should be able to plan and analyze, demonstrate organizational skills and motivate people. This person should also have very good interpersonal skills to work with church pastors and members, as well as coordinate work with the Chapter’s District Team Leaders. 

*Fulfilling the purpose and mission of Child Evangelism Fellowship® with excellence. 

*Works 15 – 25 hours per week. 

*Executing and accomplishing the plans and objectives of the State Board. 

*Overseeing all Good News Club ministry within the assigned area of opportunities open for ministry. 

*Following the policies and procedures of the national and state organization. 

QUALIFICATIONS

*Be a mature Christian 

*Confident about calling to minister to children 

*Willing to abide by the purpose and policies of CEF 

SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Local Coordinator shall demonstrate a balanced approach to Christian living in: 

*A daily walk with God 

*The family 

*The local church 

*The ministry 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Aggressively pursues the start of Good News Clubs (GNCs), one of the primary ministries of CEF® by following-up with church contacts primarily generated by District Team Leaders and ministry partners. 

2.     Establishes & oversees the GNC ministry within the Tidewater Chapter through church partnerships. 

3.     Expands the ministry through raising financial support to ultimately equate to 96% of his/her wages. 

4.     Works with District Team Leaders in recruiting qualified church volunteers to teach in GNCs. 

5.     Assists in a consistent training program for GNC program. 

6.     Ensure that all activity reports are forwarded to the local director’s office by the 4th of the month for the month prior. 

7.     Attends State meetings assigned by the state director. 

8.     Performs other duties as assigned by the local or state director. 

As a religious organization, CEF is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Wellness resources
• Training & development

Child Evangelism Fellowship Virginia, NOVA Chapter is seeking a ministry-minded individual who is being called to fill a part-time District Team Leader (DTL) position. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The District Team Leader (DTL) is responsible for the oversight of the Good News Club® (GNC) ministry in the assigned District; ensures the quantity (growth) and quality of the Clubs. The expectation is that the DTL will work 15-20 hours per week.

SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The DTL must be able to agree to and sign the CEF’s Ministry Compliance Agreement and should demonstrate a balance approach to Christian living in:

·     A daily walk with God

·     A Spirit-led life in the use of time and responsibilities    

·     Local church involvement     

·     Ministry-spiritual leadership with humbleness and submission to the Lord as a servant leader

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Ensures Quantity (growth) of the Good News Clubs in schools in the assigned District

·     Promotes expansion of the GNC program in new schools in the District  

·     Makes GNC program known via interactions with Christians and churches in the communities

·     Informs Director and Good News Club Coordinator of key contacts and PR opportunities  

·     Promotes the growth of established clubs via invitation to new children 

2. Ensures Quality of Good News Clubs in schools in the District 

·     Conducts periodic visits to clubs

·     Evaluates clubs to promote: quality in instruction (all club components), quality in student care (evangelism, discipleship, safety, fun) 

3. Oversees GNC Team Leaders and their teams 

·        Ensures that regular communication is maintained between club, sponsor, and chapter office   

·        Ensures the monthly statistical reports are reported to the chapter office and/or the MRA reporting system online 

·        Conducts periodic meetings as needed in the assigned District  

·        Maintains spiritual care, inspiration and motivation   

·        Ensures administrative responsibilities are accomplished

·        Facilitates contact with school offices as needed to accomplish club arrangements

4. General 

·        Works with Director and/or Ministry Coordinator to accomplish other tasks as assigned

REPORTS TO:
Local Coordinator/Director

As a religious organization, Child Evangelism Fellowship is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Office Manager 

Title: Office Manager (Part Time and/or Full Time)

Employer: CEF of VA Inc., Northern Virginia Chapter

Report to: Local Director

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee all office operations

Financial

·       Send out contribution receipts and annual statements to donors

·       Help with printing, mailing, and recording donations from appeal and other letters

Public Relations

·       Greet office visitors and answer phone calls

·       Compile and organize materials for Pastor’s Packet and Principal’s Packet

·       Interact with venues and business contacts for events

·       Handle CEF’s child protection screening for staff, committee, and volunteers

Internal Communication & Collaboration

·       Facilitate the dissemination of information to GNC/JYC teams

·       Gather and assimilate monthly GNC reports and update it in CEF’s MRA system and the GNC roster spreadsheet

Clerical

·       Request insurance certificates for facility use requests for GNCs and update it each year for each public school system (seasonal)

·       Purchase office supplies and maintain inventory of CEF materials as needed

·       Print and sort the GNC registration form for schools, CYIA packets and other resources as needed (seasonal)

·       Work with the Prayer Champion and create a monthly prayer calendar for NOVA Chapter friends and supporters

·       Send the weekly prayer requests and praises to the State’s Prayer Coordinator and prayer supporters 

·       Compile outreach packets for distribution to pastors, churches and schools and for special events as needed

·       Maintain files (both electronic and hard copy) of policies, general office procedures, correspondences and various statistical reports in accordance with record retention guidelines with monthly backup to external hard drive

·       Place orders for GNC materials from CEF Press, create the invoice, and send out the invoices as needed

·       Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION

·       Active in a local church

·       Two years’ minimum experience in administrative support role in a professional environment

·       Demonstrated experience handling multiple tasks simultaneously

·       Demonstrated experience in MS Office and/or Quick Book

·       Demonstrated experience in file maintenance, editing, and proof reading

·       Professional appearance and demeanor

·       Bachelor’s degree preferred

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal sills

·       Excellent assessment and observation skills, with attention to detail

·       Excellent organizational skills, particularly accuracy in record keeping and effective time management

·       Ability to prioritize projects and be discrete, exercising good judgment

·       Ability to plan and coordinate events, programs, and administrative workflow

·       Ability to maintain professional rapport in all modes of communication

·       Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as an effective team member

As a religious organization, CEF is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.

Compensation: $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Wellness resources
• Training & development

Child Evangelism Fellowship Virginia, Greater Richmond Chapter, is seeking a ministry-minded individual who is being called to fill a District Team Leader (DTL) position.

Immediate Supervisor: Local Director, or if not available, State Director

General Responsibilities
The District Team Leader (DTL) will be responsible for working with churches in the Richmond area to find teens who are willing to attend Christian Youth in Action training and to lead 5-Day Clubs this summer. In addition, the DTL may assist staff and volunteers with the oversight of the After-School Good News Clubs (GNCs) in the Richmond area. The expectation is that the DTL will work 20 hours per week. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.   Aggressively pursues the recruitment of teens (ages 13 – 18) to participate in Christian Youth in Action® (CYIA) to prepare them for conducting 5-Day Club® ministry.
2.   Assists in establishing 5-Day Club locations in churches, backyards, community centers and/or parks. 

3.   Promotes the ministries of CEF by following up with contacts and churches.

4.   Expands the ministry through raising financial support for the ministry. 

5.   Works in the Richmond and surrounding areas to establish a team of CYIA teens to help do the ministry. 

6.   Ensure that all activity reports are forwarded to the local director’s office by the 4th of the month for the month prior. 

7.   Attends local committee meetings if requested by the local/state director 

8.   Performs other duties as assigned by the local or state director/local committee. 

Qualifications
The DTL must be able to agree to and sign CEF’s Statement of Faith, and should be able to demonstrate a balance approach to Christian living in: 

•  A daily walk with the Lord 
•  Efficient use of resources 
•  Local church involvement 
•  Ministry-spiritual servant leader with humbleness & submission to the Lord 

As a religious organization, Child Evangelism Fellowship is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)(9) employer matching
• Healthcare Stipend
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule

Employer: Child Evangelism Fellowship of Virginia, Greater Richmond Chapter

Immediate Supervisor: The Local Committee and State Director 

This role is for a Christian leader who senses a calling to evangelize and disciple children, mobilize churches, and lead a prayer‑centered ministry. If you desire to see the Gospel advance among the next generation, this position is a place to serve faithfully and grow spiritually.

Position Summary

The Local Director (beginning as Local Coordinator during training) serves as the face of the Greater Richmond chapter and is responsible for developing volunteers, building church partnerships, and leading all ministry operations within the chapter. This role requires a spiritually mature Christian leader with strong relational skills, a passion for evangelizing children, and the ability to mobilize churches and volunteers for ministry.

GENERAL 

• Fulfilling the purpose of Child Evangelism Fellowship in the chapter.
• Executing and accomplishing the plans and objectives of USA Ministries, the local committee and the state board.
• Overseeing all aspects of the local chapter. 

SPIRITUAL – The local director should demonstrate a balanced approach to Christian living in:

• A daily walk with God
• Family
• Local church
• Ministry
• Through an understanding that the foundation of ministry is prayer by staying committed to developing, implementing, and growing an effective prayer program.

MINISTRY 

• Promote the ministry in the local chapter with the goal of increasing church partnerships and primary ministries of Good News Clubs and 5-Day Clubs.
• Recruit staff and volunteers, ensuring that they are adequately trained and equipped for ministry. 
• Maintain direct ministry contact with children through CEF sponsored programs. 
• Build and maintain Christian Youth In Action® (CYIA) ministry. Enlists staff and volunteers to help recruit short-term missionaries. Provide additional ministry opportunities to CYIA missionaries.
• Arrange and help present training such as Kick-Off & Quick Start Training for ASGNC in the fall and Jump Start in February for CYIA and potential CYIA. 
• Promote further opportunities to serve-including Short-term Missions and other CEF ministries. 
• Participate in the CYIA training school as assigned by the state director.   

LEADERSHIP

• Develop with the local committee a strategic plan that comports with the State Board’s plan, and effectively communicates it and oversees its implementation. 
• Strive to develop and establish ministry among the children in unreached cities, towns and school districts within the local chapter area. 
• Recruit people to do the work of the ministry (both paid and volunteer). 
• Meet regularly with the paid and volunteer staff members to provide encouragement, counsel, evaluation of ministry goals and leadership development.
• Encourage the local committee to take advantage of available committee training. 
• Work with the local committee and paid staff to raise sufficient funds to accomplish the plans and objectives laid out by the local committee.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the state and national organizations and see that all staff and volunteers are adhering to the policies. 
• Complete routine employee appraisals with all paid staff.
• Oversee (and teaches, if necessary) the teacher training program and provide the necessary training for the staff to perform their job well. 

ADMINISTRATIVE 

• Ensure that all policies and procedures are being followed. 
• Keep adequate records.
• Work with the local committee to develop an annual budget for approval by the local committee and submission to the State Board.
• Ensure that all reports, minutes, communications and moneys are forwarded to the proper offices in a timely manner. 
• Ensure that receipts and thank-you notes are mailed in a timely manner. 
• Communicate accurately and in a timely manner with the state director and local committee. Attend all local directors meetings sponsored by the state office. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the local committee and/or state director.   

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Demonstrated love for Jesus Christ and commitment to prayer.
• Passion for reaching children with the Gospel.
• Understanding of how God moves in our midst as He builds the local work one person/one church at a time.
• Experience teaching and evangelizing children biblically.
• Experience discipling, training, and supervising volunteers or staff.
• Be a continual learner, relational, and demonstrate an understanding of how to lead others.
• Love the local church and other Christian organizations and value them as ministry partners.
• Ability to identify leaders, organize groups, cast vision and evaluate the ministry programs.
• Have extensive experience in Biblically teaching and evangelizing children. 
• Flawless record in behavior towards children and families. 
• Have experience discipling and training staff and volunteers. 
• Be an effective teacher willing to lead, coach and correct staff and volunteers.
• At least one year of Bible College or Seminary training, maintaining a good academic performance. 
• Commitment to CEF’s Statement of Faith and Ministry Compliance Agreement. 

SOFTWARE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Intermediate: MS PowerPoint, email communication.
• Basic: MS Publisher, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to use projectors, Blockrockers, and technology used in Good News Clubs.
• Ability to use MailChimp for newsletters to connect with volunteers and provide ministry updates.

As a religious organization, CEF is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.  All positions at CEF of Virginia are ministry roles. Each staff member must demonstrate a clear salvation testimony, active Christian faith, agreement with the CEF Statement of Faith, and willingness to sign the Ministry Compliance Agreement. Spiritual qualifications are bona fide occupational requirements for employment with CEF of Virginia.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $3,750.00 – $3,921.00 per month

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Competitive salary

Controller (Part-Time, Hybrid)
Richmond, VA | 25–30 Hours per Week

Join a Mission-Driven Ministry

Child Evangelism Fellowship of Virginia is seeking an experienced Controller to provide financial leadership, strengthen internal controls, and support the financial health of our statewide ministry and local chapters.

This newly established position is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys building systems, improving processes, and providing strategic financial guidance in a nonprofit ministry environment.

What You’ll Do

As Controller, you will:

•  Lead financial oversight, reporting, and compliance activities 
•  Strengthen internal controls and financial procedures 
•  Oversee accounting operations, budgeting, payroll, and cash management 
•  Prepare and present financial reports for leadership, Board, and Finance Committee 
•  Support local chapter financial operations and treasurers 
•  Coordinate Form 990 preparation and other regulatory filings 
•  Oversee QuickBooks administration and financial systems 
•  Assist with implementation and integration of donor management/CRM systems 
•  Supervise and support the Staff Accountant 
•  Provide strategic financial recommendations that support ministry growth and sustainability 

Qualifications

Required

•  Active involvement in a local church 
•  Agreement with the CEF Statement of Faith and Ministry Compliance Agreement 
•  Commitment to the mission and values of Child Evangelism Fellowship 
•  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 
•  5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience 
•  Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles 
•  Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls 
•  Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel 
•  Ability to work independently and develop effective financial processes 

Preferred

•  CPA or equivalent professional certification 
•  Experience with nonprofit or faith-based organizations 
•  Experience with donor management/CRM systems 
•  Knowledge of ADP or similar payroll platforms 
•  Experience supporting multiple entities, locations, or chapters 

What We’re Looking For

•  Strategic financial thinker 
•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
•  Excellent communication and leadership abilities 
•  High level of integrity, confidentiality, and stewardship 
•  Process-improvement mindset 
•  Ability to collaborate with both financial and non-financial leaders 

Work Environment

•  Hybrid schedule with expected in-office presence in Richmond, Virginia 
•  Flexible part-time schedule (25–30 hours per week) 
•  Occasional attendance at Board and Finance Committee meetings 
•  Limited in-state travel as needed 

Why Join CEF of Virginia?

At CEF of Virginia, you’ll use your financial expertise to support a ministry dedicated to reaching children with the Gospel and equipping churches and volunteers throughout the Commonwealth. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping strengthen the financial foundation of a growing ministry.

Apply Today

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and successfully complete required background screening.

Child Evangelism Fellowship is an equal opportunity employer. As a religious organization, CEF reserves the right to prefer employees who share and support its religious mission and Statement of Faith, consistent with applicable law.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $50,250.00 – $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Position Summary: 

This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to learn event planning, administration, donor engagement, strategic planning, marketing, public relations (PR), and coordination, as well as nonprofit ministry operations. The intern will work closely with the Director of Development & Events to assist in planning and managing multiple ministry events throughout the season. Duties will include sponsorship development, event promotion, PR outreach, using event software to track ROI/ROE, planning, and setup, and logistical coordination—providing valuable real-world experience in both ministry and professional event management. 

Qualifications: 

·        Agree with and sign the CEF Statement of Faith and demonstrate a disciplined, Christ-like life. 

·        Possess a passion for reaching children with the Gospel. 

·        Demonstrated ability to multi-task and take initiative. 

·        Exhibited flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances. 

·        Ability to maintain a willingness to learn and a teachable spirit. 

·        Reside in the Hampton Roads area and be available for regular in-person meetings with the Director. 

·        Willing and able to travel for events as needed. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

 ·        Assist with event administration and organization, including mailings, ticketing, timelines, and expense tracking. 

·        Use even software to track ROI/ROE, maintain event data, and support planning/setup processes. 

·        Make phone calls to sponsors, donors, and volunteers. 

·        Support donor care and relationship-building efforts. 

·        Coordinate with affiliated church volunteers and ministry partners. 

·        Help promote events through various communication channels and PR opportunities. 

·        Participate in outreach and fundraising activities. 

·        Travel as needed to assist with on-site event operations. 

Learning Opportunities: 

·        Develop skills in strategic planning, marketing, public relations, the use of event management software, and event coordination for ministry initiatives. 

·        Learn how to track and analyze ROI/ROE for events to evaluate ministry impact. 

·        Gain interpersonal communication experience with staff, donors, volunteers, and the public. 

·        Learn the inner workings of a nonprofit, faith-based ministry. 

·        Network and collaborate with CEF local chapters. 

Reports To: Director of Development & Events 

Hours & Compensation: 10-20 hours per week. Externship opportunity for college credit, or paid internship at an hourly rate based on experience. 

Note: As a religious organization, Child Evangelism Fellowship is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion. 

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $13.00 – $15.00 per hour