Level 2: Summer Projects Director
  • Type Experience
  • Level Intermediate
  • Time Months

Level 2: Summer Projects Director

Issued by FOCUS

Upon completion of FOCUS Summer Projects, earner has managed a $150-300K budget and led a group of 60-150 people through a difficult and immersive education program. Directors take on 3-5 Leaders (Level 1) as direct reports. Summer Projects is a 10-week program that requires Directors to dedicate months of preparation time. This is an optional leadership role that missionary staff can take to further their leadership development and apostolate.

  • Type Experience
  • Level Intermediate
  • Time Months

Skills

Earning Criteria

  • Successful leadership at a Summer Project involves a demanding set of responsibilities including financial management, professional diplomacy, and team management. Director must not only possess a high degree of professional competence, they must also become experts in managing and developing relationships.
  • Director educates students directly and they coordinate an immersive educational experience for a large group of college students.
  • Summer Projects Director regularly (at least 5x per week for 10 weeks) gives presentations to small groups and large groups of college students and Leaders, providing technical and vision-level direction.