Director of Servant Leadership

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Broetje Family Trust (the Trust) is an association of three foundations collectively stewarding a faith-led family legacy through three areas of practice: Servant Leadership, Community Building, and Philanthropy. The Trust commits itself to 1) live and teach the ethic of Christ-centered service through servant leadership development; 2) nurture and create new communities of healing and mutual service locally and internationally; and 3) place resources at the service of those communities.

Officially established in 2019, the roots of the Trust’s work stretch back to the establishment of Broetje Orchards in 1968 by Ralph and Cheryl Broetje in Benton City, WA. The business would expand significantly over the next five decades and touch the lives of countless migrant workers and their families, whose dedication contributed to the business’ success. Throughout this time, the Broetje family has answered God’s call to serve the community through the creation of various non-profit initiatives including the Center for Sharing, Vista Hermosa Foundation, and Jubilee Foundation respectively. Following the 2018 sale of Broetje Orchards, the various non-profit initiatives were brought together under the umbrella of the Broetje Family Trust.

Having recently hired its inaugural Executive Director, Broetje Family Trust now seeks to grow its leadership team by identifying its first Director of Servant Leadership. This new Director will be responsible for all programs and outreach of Center for Sharing, ensuring activities fulfill the stated purpose as directed by the Board of Trustees. This position reports directly to the Trust’s Executive Director and collaborates with other team leads across the Trust to steward our organizational culture, learning, and impact.

STATEMENT OF FAITH IN ACTION (Drafted March 2025)

Broetje Family Trust is a Christ-centered organization. We embrace the Bible as the central guide for preparing ourselves to become followers of Jesus Christ. We believe that when God’s word comes to live in us, we are empowered to live into a new way of thinking. We are transformed as we submit to God’s “good and perfect will” (Rom12:1-2). Our hearts and minds compel us to engage the world differently as we learn to love as Jesus did. 

We believe we are guided by the Holy Spirit in nurturing the spirit of all living beings through community. While the human spirit is integral to lasting transformation, it is God’s Spirit dwelling within that transforms one’s inner being to reflect God's love, leading one to become an ambassador of healing and reconciliation in the lives of those served (1 Cor 2:11-12; 1 Cor 15:45-47).

The lasting impact of our work can be seen in individuals, families, and communities as they shift their thinking to see the world as God sees it. People come to believe that they are deeply loved, have a divine purpose, and are called to something greater than themselves. This belief inspires service and connection as they reach out to others regardless of differences to work together to achieve God's dream of Shalom.

HISTORY AND MISSION

Ralph and Cheryl Broetje established Broetje Orchards in 1968 when they settled on a small cherry orchard in Benton City, Washington. Ralph's vision for the orchard began years earlier, as a teenager attending a hunger retreat at his church. There, a missionary from India spoke about the suffering of children, planting in Ralph a deep desire to one day own an orchard and use its profits to help children in need. The early years of building the business were slow and filled with challenges, but the Broetjes found support from their community. Among their supporters was Ralph’s Sunday school teacher, who reminded him during difficult times of the dream that first inspired him.

During the 1970s, Broetje Orchards expanded quickly, but by 1982, the family faced an economic crisis, forcing them to sell their home and most of their orchards before relocating to Prescott, Washington. The U.S. was in the midst of a recession and a farm crisis, which left many farmers, including the Broetjes, struggling to stay in business. At the same time, shifting labor patterns brought waves of young Mexican men searching for work to provide for their families. In 1983, seeking to reconnect with their mission, Ralph and Cheryl took their children to the U.S.-Mexico border, where they volunteered with a nonprofit supporting displaced families. Listening to stories of violence, unemployment, and hardship, they realized that their orchard’s purpose extended beyond growing apples—it was a calling to serve the very families who came to work on their farm, turning their original dream into a tangible mission.

The initiatives outlined below are the result of the Broetje family’s desire to build a network of support guided by the Holy Spirit for their community, both locally and globally.

Center for Sharing
The Center for Sharing was founded in 1986 in the basement of Pioneer United Methodist Church. What initially began as a charity that was formed around straightforward advocacy programs for women and children in Mexico would later evolve to become what it is today: a faith-based, experiential learning community that nurtures the practice of servant leadership. 

Through the Center, the Trust offers leadership training, mentoring, and opportunities to engage with others. The Center provides the structure and space for servant leadership to be taught and practices across a range of educational efforts, with the goal of mentoring mission group development.

The Center’s ethos of servant leadership forms the bedrock of the Broetje Family Trust’s K-8 education and adult education programs. It provides mentorship to communities of practice in the USA, Mexico, and the Philippines, and supports the local Servant Leader Network which we call the Community of Servant Leaders (CSLs).

The Center has just under $9 million in assets and has two full-time staff.

• Institute for Servant Leaders
  • In existence for nearly 40 years, the Institute serves as the instructional and mentoring hub of the Trust, modeling and supporting the public and Trust staff in their continued learning and application of servant leadership principles in their communities of practice. Classes represent the starting point for the Institute’s life-long relationship with students as they acquire new skills and experiences in the application of theory.  These relationships are extended through the Community of Servant Leaders, follow-up courses, and individual meetings.
• Leo Center
  • Leo Center is considered the hub of outreach and communications for the organization. The Trust’s aspiration for the Leo Center is to advance the organization’s ability to engage the community at large in opportunities to learn about Trust activities and inspire broader participation in servant leadership, philanthropy, and community-building.
• Vida Café
  • Vida Café is a working café serving the public with food and beverage options daily. Situated within Jubilee Foundation’s ‘collegium,’ the café is also a ministry effort, offering a workforce readiness program for those seeking a second chance and providing a gathering space where people from diverse backgrounds come together to share ideas, and to learn and grow together.

Vista Hermosa Foundation
The growth of Broetje Orchards brought dozens upon dozens of families to the area in search of work which, in turn, raised significant challenges for the new arrivals - overcrowded housing, limited access to safe childcare, and low high school graduation rates. Recognizing these struggles, the Broetjes sought to create a more supportive environment for their workers and their families.

In 1987, Broetje Orchards expanded by building a packing line and shipping warehouse, becoming a fully integrated company under the FirstFruits label, inspired by the mission to "go and bear fruit, fruit that will last" (John 15:16). The following year, they opened New Horizon Preschool to provide affordable, onsite childcare, ensuring parents could work knowing their children were safe. By 1990, the vision for a thriving community took shape with the construction of approximately 100 single-family homes, alongside a chapel and community center. The first residents named their new home Vista Hermosa— “Beautiful View”—a place of peace, safety, and belonging near their workplace.

In 1990, Vista Hermosa Foundation was established to formally direct profits from the apple orchards to invest in faith-inspired, place-based, community-led solutions in underserved communities around the world. Vista Hermosa Foundation now funds organizations in the United States, Mexico, Eastern Africa, Haiti, and India. The Foundation takes a trust-based approach to learning from and working alongside our grantee partners.

Vista Hermosa Foundation has approximately $165 million in assets and employs 21 full-time staff. Vista Hermosa Foundation uses the following vehicles for change to fulfill the vision of the Trust:

• Global Grants Initiative
  • Vista Hermosa Foundation’s Global Grants Initiative invests in the holistic wellbeing of individuals living in marginalized communities across Mexico, Haiti, India, and East Africa. In 2024, they distributed $5,839,938 in grants across 55 grantees.
• Shelton Award
  • Created in 2021, the Joe D. Shelton Memorial Award is an annual award granted to organizations who exemplify the vision and values of Joe D. Shelton, a beloved member of the Broetje Orchard community. The award is typically in the amount of $100,000 to one single organization.
• Nueva Esperanza Leadership Academy (NELA)
  • Nueva Esperanza Leadership Academy (NELA) is a private, Christian school for students in grades K-8 who have been underserved in other academic settings. Servant leadership, trauma-informed care, and social-emotional learning are integrated into all aspects of NELA’s curriculum. NELA values diversity, celebrates uniqueness, and builds a community where children, families, and staff can feel safe, loved, and connected. With a student body of just under 50 students at the moment, NELA currently employs 12 full-time staff.

Central Services
The Vista Hermosa Foundation also houses the finance, administration, and human resources functions of the organization. This 5-person team works across all three organizations.

Jubilee Foundation
In 1995, the Center for Sharing launched its first nine-month Servant Leadership course with 27 participants. From this experience emerged a new calling—to create Jubilee Youth Ranch, a program dedicated to supporting struggling teens. Over the next two decades, Jubilee served more than 2,500 boys from across the country, providing guidance and stability. In its final years, as the program embraced trauma-informed care, it became evident that lasting solutions for youth and families would be best fostered within long-term, community-based environments.

With this understanding, the Broetjes broke ground in 2005 on a new community in East Pasco, Washington, naming it Tierra Vida - “Land and Life.” Constructed on discarded land, the initiative embodied the values of redemption, restoration, and renewal. The development included single-family homes, multi-family units, and shared spaces such as a recreation center, Vida Café, and a community garden. These "third spaces" have become gathering places where neighbors can connect, build relationships, and cultivate a spirit of welcome and service. Jubilee Foundation has $180M in assets and employes 18 staff.

• Tierra Vida Community
  • From humble beginnings on a neglected tract of land on ‘A’ Street in Pasco, Tierra Vida Community has blossomed into a thriving community consisting of 250 single-family and 126 multi-family units, housing over 1,500 people. Tierra Vida Community models a supportive residential-led neighborhood that embodies community and connection. Places like the Rec Center, community garden, or the Vida Café serve as “third spaces” in which to foster connection and provide places for both youth and adults to learn, grow, and lead.

THE POSITION

The Director of Servant Leadership will play a central role in advancing the Trust’s mission by leading a portfolio of initiatives that connect faith, service, and community impact. Working closely with the Executive Director, staff, and partners, the Director will provide strategic and operational oversight across four interconnected areas: the Institute for Servant Leaders, the Leo Center, Vida Café, and organizational leadership and spiritual formation.

This position will manage and mentor staff, ensure excellence in program design and delivery, foster deep community engagement, and steward financial and operational resources with integrity. The Director will serve as both a builder and a connector—cultivating the next generation of servant leaders, strengthening networks of practice, amplifying stories of impact, and nurturing spaces where faith and community life intersect.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

The Director will be tasked with strengthening and expanding the reach of servant leadership across the Trust and the broader community. The following opportunities and challenges define the landscape the Director will navigate:

Advancing Servant Leadership
The Director will lead the evolution of curriculum and teaching strategies within the Institute for Servant Leaders, ensuring that learning opportunities remain relevant, comprehensive, and responsive to community needs. They will build and mentor a team of facilitators and educators, expand alumni engagement through our Community of Servant Leaders network, and host events that facilitate deeper fellowship and impact.

Strengthening Community Engagement and Public Awareness
Through stewardship of the Leo Center, the Director will create meaningful opportunities for dialogue, gatherings, and events that highlight the history, values, and initiatives of the Trust. The Director will also oversee communications efforts, working with staff to tell compelling stories of impact that inspire broader participation in servant leadership, philanthropy, and community building, while cultivating relationships with local, regional, and faith-based networks.

Expanding Workforce Development and Business-as-Ministry
The Vida Café presents a unique opportunity to model servant leadership through business. The Director will guide its continued growth as both a community gathering space and a workforce readiness program for individuals seeking a second chance. This will require balancing financial sustainability with the café’s role as a nurturing, values-driven ministry.

Cultivating Organizational Leadership and Spiritual Formation
Internally, the Director will strengthen organizational culture by shaping spaces for spiritual formation, staff gatherings, and shared reflection on faith in action. They will model servant leadership in daily practice, ensuring that the Trust’s values are consistently lived out and embedded into organizational life.

Supporting Growth and Sustainability
As a member of an evolving leadership team, the new Director will contribute to sustaining excellence across the organization by helping design and implement strong systems for staff development, financial stewardship, and program evaluation—balancing ambition with long-term sustainability and impact.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Minimum Qualifications
We seek candidates with a minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience, with a significant portion of that time spent managing faith-based, nonprofit, or community-focused initiatives. They should demonstrate a deep commitment to servant leadership and have a proven track record of integrating spiritual values into organizational culture, programs, and community engagement. They will bring deep content expertise in servant leadership and will be well read in the foundational works that the Trust’s servant leadership ethos is built on.

Candidates must also bring strong skills in staff supervision, program development, and operational management, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to manage a wide-ranging portfolio of initiatives while fostering collaboration and building learning environments is essential.

Desired Characteristics and Qualifications
The Broetje Family Trust’s first Director of Servant Leadership will be a humble and faith-led leader who understands what it means to walk alongside those they are leading. While no single candidate will embody all the characteristics enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following characteristics, experiences, and perspectives:

• A mission-driven, faith-led servant leader – A manager who leads with humility, integrity, and a deep commitment to faith-driven service. Grounded in the Trust’s spiritual mission, they will foster an inclusive environment where faith is integrated into decision-making and organizational culture while ensuring all individuals feel valued and respected.
• A collaborative builder of teams and community – Skilled at cultivating strong staff teams and external networks. Creates synergy across diverse initiatives (curriculum, public engagement, workforce development, and spiritual formation) and fosters transparency, accountability, and shared ownership of results.
• An adaptive leader who embraces change, complexity, and the opportunity to learn – The new Director will be a lifelong learner who is able to navigate the challenges of an evolving organization with flexibility and wisdom. They will be comfortable leading through ambiguity, making strategic decisions while remaining open to 360-degree feedback and continuous growth.
• A gifted communicator and storyteller – Able to articulate the mission, values, and impact of servant leadership in compelling ways across audiences. Brings skill in writing, public speaking, and leveraging communications platforms to elevate awareness and deepen engagement.
• A steward of culture and faith formation – Understands the importance of spiritual grounding in organizational life. Helps nurture spaces of reflection, formation, and dialogue that strengthen the Trust’s identity and faith-driven mission.

Strategic Competencies for All Team Leads
As a member of the Trust’s leadership team, the Director of Servant Leadership is expected to demonstrate the following strategic competencies that define leadership across the organization:

• Accountability – Model and promote the Trust’s vision, mission, values, and theory of community change.
• Teamwork – Work collaboratively with staff and team leads across the Trust to ensure alignment, inclusion, and shared purpose.
• Communication – Maintain regular communication with the Executive Director; provide written reports, updates, and stories of impact for the Board and public audiences.
• Spiritual Formation – Actively engage staff and peers in deepening understanding of our work together as faith in action.
• Learning – Pursue ongoing learning in servant leadership, community building, and philanthropy as practiced within the Trust and in the broader field.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, & LOCATION

The hiring range for this position is $125,000-135,000. A robust benefits and wellness package is also included. This is a full-time position in Tri-Cities, WA except for required travel. Relocation support is available as part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off and sick leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, and 401(k) plan (after 90 days of service).

Tri-Cities, Washington
The Broetje Family Trust is based in Pasco, which together with Richland and Kennewick makes up the area of Tri-Cities, WA. With a population of just over 300,000 people, Tri-Cities boasts a vibrant community at the confluence of the Yakima, Snake, and Columbia rivers. The Tri-Cities region is known for world-class recreational opportunities, majestic natural beauty, and world-class wineries. The region is three hours from Seattle and Portland by car, two hours from Spokane, and one hour from Walla Walla and Yakima, with direct flights from 10 major hubs into the Tri-Cities Airport. Since 2010, Tri-Cities has routinely been named a Top 10 city to raise a family.