{"id":122721,"date":"2026-01-02T23:59:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T23:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/?page_id=122721"},"modified":"2026-01-08T22:48:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T22:48:17","slug":"employment-opportunity-director-of-operations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/en\/employment-opportunity-director-of-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"Employment Opportunity &#8211; Director of Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mennonite World Conference (MWC) is called to be a communion&nbsp;of Anabaptist-related churches linked to one another in a worldwide community of faith for fellowship, worship, service, and witness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MWC invites applications for the Director of Operations position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Job Description<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Job Title&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Director of Operations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Position Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Full Time Equivalent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Location<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reporting Structure<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>100%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MWC Kitchener Office&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reports to the General Secretary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supervises<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bookkeeper &amp; Operations Administrator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bookkeeper &amp; Engagement Administrator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information Technology Technician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Job Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Director of Operations leads the Operations Department of Mennonite World Conference (MWC) and is a member of the Leadership Team and the Senior Staff Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Director of Operations works closely with the General Secretary to advance the mission and vision of MWC, contributing to the development of the organization&#8217;s strategic priorities and operational plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Director of Operations is responsible for overall financial planning, reporting, and management, as well as for operations, including employee services, archives, and information technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accounting\/Finance\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Report quarterly financial results to staff, volunteers, and Officers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report annually to the Executive Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report triennially to the General Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage annual audit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with senior staff and network chairs to prepare and monitor budgets and multi-year projections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage cash flow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage financial transactions and records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage investments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update and monitor compliance with MWC financial policies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legal\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manage corporate responsibilities and filings for Canadian and US corporations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure all legal obligations are fulfilled<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Administration\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manage North American offices, including leases and equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop and maintain administrative policies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employee Services\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop and maintain policies for employees, ensuring compliance with labour laws<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinate job postings and the hiring process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain employee files for all staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure up-to-date job descriptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure employment agreements comply with best practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommend salary increases as per MWC policies, for approval by the General Secretary and MWC Officers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage payroll for staff in Canada and the USA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage employee benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure all employment filings and payments are made<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Information Technology\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work closely with IT Technician to assess hardware, software, and system needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work closely with IT Technician, senior staff, and outside consultants to provide appropriate IT resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage process for system upgrades and migrations with input from staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that staff and volunteers are adequately trained and that their IT needs are met<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage software procurement and distribution of software licenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Archives\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop and maintain appropriate archive policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that policies are implemented<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collaboration within MWC\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participate in the leadership team and the senior staff team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with colleagues and volunteers to develop budgets and projections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide reports to monitor departmental revenues and expenses against budgets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Other duties\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Required<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agreement with <a href=\"https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/en\/shared-convictions\/\">MWC Shared Convictions<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Membership in and endorsement by an <a href=\"https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/en\/membership-map-and-statistics\/member-list\/\">MWC member church<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Love for the church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-cultural understanding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to work independently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to work collaboratively as a team member<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Degree in Accounting or Business Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum 5 years of senior-level accounting experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft 365 and accounting software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proven management ability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent written communication and verbal presentation skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategizing, planning, analyzing, implementing, and evaluating skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability and willingness to travel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Preferred<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Relevant service experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Familiarity and understanding of MWC member churches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Language fluency in more than one MWC language (English plus French or Spanish)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge of databases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-soft-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Please send letter and r\u00e9sum\u00e9 by email<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:jobs@mwc-cmm.org\">Send email<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>or mail to &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Mennonite World Conference<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>50 Kent Avenue, Suite 206<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kitchener, ON, N2G 3R1, Canada<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mennonite World Conference (MWC) is called to be a communion&nbsp;of Anabaptist-related churches linked to one another in a worldwide community of faith for fellowship, worship, service, and witness. 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