About Kids Alive International

Kids Alive International is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of vulnerable children and families. We believe that every child deserves a chance to live a life free from fear and trauma. Through our comprehensive programs and resources, we work to transform communities through a holistic approach that melds evidence-based practices with biblical principles.

Position Identification

Position Title:  KAI Peru Missionary, Go Teams and Music Ministry

Department:  Global Programming

Reports To:  Country Director, Kids Alive Peru

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Location:  In-country, Peru. This is a Peru-based role, and the missionary is expected to reside in Peru for the duration of service.

Classification:  Full-Time Missionary, support raised. This position is funded 100% through personal mission support raised by the missionary.

Position Summary

The KAI Peru Missionary serves the mission of Kids Alive International across two strategic areas: welcoming and accompanying international short-term mission teams (Go Teams), and supporting the music ministry program “La Voz de Mi Corazón” (“The Voice of My Heart”), a creative arts and restoration strategy for survivors of sexual abuse participating in Kids Alive Peru programming. The missionary lives out the Gospel of Jesus Christ through sacrificial, creative service centered on the holistic well-being of every child. This role is approximately 60% Go Team coordination and hospitality and 40% music ministry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

A. Go Team Coordination and Hospitality (60%)

•     Partner with the Country Director and site leaders to plan each Go Team visit from start to finish, including itinerary, lodging, transportation, meals, and scheduled activities.

•     Build detailed visit schedules in coordination with the technical team and center directors (Oasis, Enebro, education centers).

•     Serve as the bilingual bridge (Spanish and English) between visiting teams and the national staff, ensuring clear, warm, and culturally sensitive communication throughout every interaction.

•     Accompany delegations in person for the full duration of each visit (up to six or seven Go Teams per year), serving as the primary point of contact for any need that arises.

•     Prepare welcome kits, devotional materials, and orientation resources for each team.

•     Ensure all safeguarding guidelines are followed and that photo and video documentation is properly authorized during visits.

•     Write post-visit reports that include logistics evaluation, lessons learned, and team satisfaction feedback.

•     Maintain ongoing communication with KAI International Go Team coordinators before, during, and after each visit.

B. Music Ministry (40%), “La Voz de Mi Corazón” (The Voice of My Heart)

•     Champion and strengthen the “La Voz de Mi Corazón” music ministry strategy, a creative arts and restoration program for survivors of sexual abuse participating in Kids Alive Peru programming.

•     Plan, organize, and follow up on the schedule of rehearsals, performances, and music workshops in close coordination with the psychosocial and restoration team.

•     Facilitate or co-lead music-based expression sessions as a tool for emotional and spiritual healing, always working under the guidance of the restoration team and honoring the therapeutic framework of the program.

•     Manage the material resources needed for music activities, including instruments, audio equipment, and teaching materials.

•     Coordinate with visiting artists, volunteers, and external collaborators, ensuring all safeguarding protocols are upheld.

•     Document the music process and program milestones for internal reports and accountability to KAI International.

•     Develop continuous improvement proposals for the music strategy, including partnerships with conservatories, churches, and cultural organizations.

C. Additional Responsibilities

•     Actively participate in the community life of the centers, modeling faith, integrity, and servant leadership.

•     Drive institutional vehicles when needed.

•     Carry out any other responsibilities assigned by the Country Director.

Key Relationships

Internal: Country Director, center directors (Oasis, Enebro, education centers), psychosocial and restoration team, administrative coordinator.

External: KAI International Go Team coordinators, local tourism and logistics providers, visiting artists and musicians, partner churches, cultural and educational institutions.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Education, Social Work, Theology, Music, Arts, or a related field. A graduate degree and professional license are not required.

A minimum of two years of relevant experience is preferred, including experience coordinating multicultural groups or international events, working with vulnerable communities or faith-based organizations, and leading music or arts programs. Experience in short-term missions, international volunteering, or working with children and youth in vulnerable contexts is a strong plus.

Knowledge and Skills

Core competencies

•     Bilingual communication in Spanish and English, spoken and written.

•     Logistics planning for international events and team visits.

•     Foundational understanding of art-based or music-based approaches to healing.

•     Musical ability to lead, accompany, or facilitate group music experiences.

•     Knowledge of child safeguarding protocols.

Preferred experience

•     Cross-cultural relationships or cross-cultural missions.

•     Music, performing arts, or expressive arts.

•     Working with trauma survivors or victims of abuse.

Technology and language proficiency

•     Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint: basic proficiency.

•     English: advanced proficiency, spoken and written.

•     Spanish: advanced proficiency, spoken and written.

Character and Competencies

•     A vibrant, growing Christian faith and deep alignment with the mission, vision, and core values of Kids Alive International, the Bible, Christian theology, faith, and practice.

•     High cultural and cross-cultural sensitivity.

•     Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage logistics under pressure.

•     Clear, warm communicator with strong relational skills at all levels.

•     Artistic or musical gifting and creativity for restorative work.

•     Deep empathy and ethical integrity when working with children, adolescent abuse survivors, and multidisciplinary teams.

•     Self-starter with a servant heart, personal integrity, and a collaborative spirit.

•     Trauma-informed mindset and commitment to a restoration-centered approach.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the selected candidate to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. If requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role, absent undue hardship.

Physical Demands

•     Move about a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, including residential homes, education centers, and travel settings, for extended periods of time.

•     Operate a computer and standard office technology to prepare schedules, reports, and communications.

•     Operate institutional vehicles and travel locally and regionally to accompany teams and support program activities.

•     Set up, move, and manage music and audio equipment, including instruments and sound equipment, and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

•     Constantly communicate and exchange accurate information in both Spanish and English with team members, visitors, children, and partners.

•     Read, comprehend, write, and communicate clearly in both languages, with strong reasoning, analytical ability, and mental flexibility.

•     Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

•     Hearing ability to perceive the nature of sounds at a normal speaking level, with or without correction, including the ability to distinguish musical tone and pitch.

Regular Work Environment

•     Duties are performed across family-style homes education centers, ministry offices, and travel settings.

•     During Go Team visits, the role involves extended and atypical hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

•     The role requires regular local travel and occasional regional travel within Peru.

•     The noise level varies from quiet to high, depending on the activity and setting.

Travel

This role involves regular local travel to ministry sites and accompanying international Go Teams in person for the full duration of each visit, with up to six or seven team visits per year. Occasional regional travel within Peru may also be required.

Statement of Faith

Please note: This is a missionary position. The candidate must share the values of evangelical Christian faith, affirm the Kids Alive International Statement of Faith, and be ready to live out the mission of Kids Alive Peru with a heart of sacrificial service.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.

Accommodation

Kids Alive International is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. For more information or to request a disability accommodation, please contact hr@kidsalive.org.