Teams at Mercy Ships

The Regional Development Manager cultivates and solicits major gifts from high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, and corporations across Southern California. Responsibilities include managing a 125–150-prospect caseload, developing donor strategies, conducting meetings, researching prospects, maintaining donor records, preparing reports and budgets, and stewarding gifts. The role is remote but requires residence in Southern California, frequent travel, independent work, collaboration with leadership and volunteers, and alignment with Mercy Ships’ Christian mission and values.

Facilitates introductory and entry-level training for Mercy Ships staff and crew across multicultural environments. Responsibilities include preparing onboarding programs, delivering in-person and online instruction, adapting curricula using adult learning principles, gathering feedback, mentoring participants, leading small groups, supporting residential participants, and traveling to other locations. The role requires public speaking, collaboration, servant leadership, occasional extended hours, and domestic or international travel.

Coordinates international air and ocean shipments for Mercy Ships vessels and land-based programs. Responsibilities include selecting shipping methods, handling standard, cold-chain, and hazardous materials shipments, ensuring DOT, IATA, ICAO, and IMDG compliance, tracking shipments, maintaining hazmat records, and overseeing mailroom functions when needed.