CLC Careers

Vice President of Operations

Location: Nashville, Tennessee (residing in OR willing to be in Nashville on a regular basis)

Reports To: President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Type: Full-Time | FLSA Status: Exempt

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About CLC – Christ Led Communities

Founded in 1982, CLC – Christ Led Communities is a nonprofit, para-church Christian ministry committed to equipping men who follow Christ, live with purpose, and lead with impact.

Through small-group and individual discipleship, leadership development, and authentic community, we guide men to spiritual maturity and leadership influence—at home, in the church, in business, and beyond. We are grounded in these five core values:

  • Christ-Compelled – Jesus is our focus. All is for His glory. We are under His Lordship.

  • Biblically Anchored –The Bible is the authority. What we do flows from revealed Truth.

  • Relationally Driven – Relationships are the foundation of all we do.

  • Long-Term Discipleship – This is our calling. Individual transformation is our prayer.

  • Exponential Impact – The impact of one man transformed by Christ is experienced in his marriage, family, church, workplace, community and eternity.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Operations (VP-Ops) provides executive-level leadership to CLC’s National and field-based operations. This individual will drive the strategy, structure, and systems necessary to support our mission of Equipping Men Who Follow Christ, Live with Purpose and Lead with Impact.

The VP-Ops will lead with spiritual maturity, relational insight, and operational excellence. Along with the CEO/President and Vice President (Training) this person will serve on the CLC Mission Lead Team (MLT), provide leadership to the operations team, oversee financial performance, and ensure all field teams are fully aligned with CLC’s mission, values, and ministry methods. This leader must bring execution strength, and relational depth—serving as a crucial partner alongside the CEO/President.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead and implement operational plans in alignment with CLC’s mission.

  • Manage financial responsibilities for field operations, ensuring sustainable growth.

  • Turn vision into action through systems, structures, and clear execution pathways.

  • Participate (along with CEO/President) in 5-year and Annual Planning Processes.

  • Serve as a member of the CLC Mission Lead Team (MLT).

Field Supervision & Development

  • Directly oversee remote field ministries leaders and operations team members.

  • Support the implementation of CLC’s long-term discipleship and leadership development methodology.

  • Provide coaching to ensure consistent field impact and mission alignment.

  • Participate in the funding development pipeline of CLC National via foundation/corporate giving or personal fundraising.

Mission Integration & Culture Building

  • Champion CLC’s values and DNA throughout the organization.

  • Build and sustain a spiritually vibrant, relationally healthy team culture.

  • Align field activities with CLC’s mission and values.

Systems & Infrastructure

  • Design and maintain scalable systems to support communication, and decision-making.

  • Enhance infrastructure that enables ministry and expansion.

  • Implement technology, tools and workflows that strengthen daily operations.

  • Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local laws and EFCA guidelines.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Spiritual & Personal Qualities

  • Vibrant Christian faith and commitment to biblical discipleship.

  • Strong personal integrity, humility, and a life aligned with Scripture.

  • A heart for reaching and discipling men through authentic relationships.

  • Embodies the CLC Mission and Core Values.

Leadership & Relational Competencies

  • High emotional intelligence; capable of relational leadership and pastoral care.

  • Gifted communicator who fosters trust, accountability, and unity.

  • Able to lead teams with both clarity and compassion.

Operational & Strategic Strengths

  • Demonstrated success in leading field or regional operations.

  • Strong project management and system-building expertise.

  • Financial acumen with P&L or budget oversight experience.

  • Excels at finishing projects and process execution.

Complementary Strengths

To partner effectively with our CEO the VP-Ops should bring:

  • Strength in implementation, follow-through, and operational stability.

  • A calm, grounded presence with a gift for systems and structure.

  • Enthusiasm toward building an enduring future for CLC ministry.

  • A bridge between upstream thinking and downstream implementation.

  • An execution orientation with a pattern of bringing vision to reality while maintaining strong partnerships with the CEO/President, the Lead Team and Field.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of leadership experience in business or ministry operations.

  • Bachelor’s degree required

  • Experience in men’s ministry, discipleship programs, or leadership development strongly preferred.

  • Proven track record of managing teams and building scalable systems.

  • Passion for men’s spiritual growth and multiplying leaders for the Kingdom.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience

  • Health benefits (if applicable)

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and spiritual retreat days

  • Professional development opportunities

  • A Christ-centered team committed to eternal impact

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Caroline Victory at caroline@clchq.org