Ohio Christian Education Network Executive Director

About the Role

The Ohio Christian Education Network (OCEN) Executive Director leads the movement to advance and protect Christian Education in Ohio. With the assistance of the Christian Education Network and the state Leadership Council, the Executive Director will become a leading voice for Christian education in the state. Reports to the CEN Executive Director. Full-time, salaried/exempt position based in Columbus, Ohio, with occasional statewide travel.

Responsibilities

• Champion Christian education and advocate for every child in Ohio to have access to a Christian school.
• Lead a growing network membership among both evangelical and Catholic schools in the state.
• Establish and expand membership services that create an attractive value proposition for member schools.
• Spearhead education policy development and advocacy to allow member schools to fulfill their mission and resolve Ohio's education crisis.
• Cultivate relationships with key state lawmakers, executive branch officials, and organizations influencing education policy.
• Oversee OCEN’s school planting initiative to assist with opening new Christian schools across the state.
• Create a Leadership Council of member school administrators for input and guidance.
• Operate within the cooperative agreement with the Christian Education Network.
• Drive the growth of OCEN’s scholarship granting organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required.
• 10+ years of work in Christian Education.
• Strong research skills and ability to produce clear, well-structured written content.
• Skilled in persuasive oral communication with attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent time management, punctuality, and ability to handle multiple projects in fast-paced environments.
• Flexible with shifting priorities, proactive in addressing knowledge gaps, and committed to organizational goals.
• Proficient in using technology to improve performance, including CRM systems.

Character and Spiritual

• Mature Christian, actively attending or pursuing attendance in a local church.
• Agreement with and adherence to CCV’s Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct.
• Commitment to CCV’s mission and position on Core Issues.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Trustworthy, responsible, tactful, diplomatic, and focused on building consensus.
• Maintains professionalism in client/constituent relationships.

Benefits

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Monthly Cell Phone Allotment
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (75% premium covered by CCV)
• Life Insurance
• 3% Match on Retirement Plan (available after 1 year)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time (40 hours/week)