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We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Global Events to lead the planning and delivery of our global events portfolio, that includes events in the USA and across our international regions. As the Director of Global Events, you will be instrumental in creating impactful experiences that help the BWA fulfill its mission to Network the Baptist World for Christ. This role sits within the BWA ministry area of Worship, Fellowship & Unity and seeks to serve the BWA in achieving the goals of this ministry area. BWA events also serve to support the work and goals of the other BWA ministry areas: mission and evangelism; aid, relief, and community development; religious freedom, human rights, and justice; and theological reflection and transformational leadership.

As the linchpin of our event planning and execution efforts, the Director of Global Events is responsible for orchestrating all aspects of events, from conception through to completion. This dynamic role requires a unique blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and exceptional organizational skills to ensure that each event both aligns with the vision and goals for that event and delivers an unforgettable experience for participants.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and results-oriented approach to lead and drive the production of high-quality events that help advance our mission. With a strong focus on implementation, as well as innovation, this position is responsible for ensuring successful event execution – including logistical preparation, vendor management, speaker (and presentation) coordination, registration, participant liaison, internal team leadership and cooperation, employing exceptional organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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We are looking for a Director of Communications and Media (DCM) who is an experienced and entrepreneurial leader to lead the strategy and implementation of BWA Communications and Media. This position is instrumental in creating impactful communications within the BWA family and the wider world to help fulfill the BWA mission to Network the Baptist Family to Impact the World for Christ.

The DCM works closely with the BWA General Secretary and CEO to develop and guide the BWA communications and media strategy and its implementation across all ministry areas and platforms. This position serves as a strategic storyteller, brand steward, and digital innovator ensuring the BWA’s message is communicated clearly, creatively, and compellingly across diverse audiences and cultures.

As a member of the General Secretary leadership team, the DCM will work collaboratively with other BWA Directors to shape the global narrative of the BWA. The DCM amplifies stories of faithful witness that strengthens Baptist life, thought, belief, unity, and action and builds and deploys robust multilingual and segmented communications, marketing, and relationship development to increase mobilized Baptist engagement, BWA advancement, and public square presence.

The DCM works alongside a small team of BWA communications contractors. BWA is a complex and global organization with a growing budget, team, and impact that requires a demanding and unique mixture of high levels of simultaneous strategic development, relational engagement, and practical implementation.

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