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related to religious belief or ministry activities.
ASSOCIATE REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Summary:
Represent the regional office in carrying out the regional function to ensure
good Young Life ministry in that region. As well as knowing and upholding all
Young Life policies and procedures.
Ministry Functions:
Spiritual Development– “following Jesus.” Includes: Prayer and spiritual
disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships
Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life
including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and a sincere
commitment to understanding God’s Word.
Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines, in the context of active
participation in a church community.
Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Ensure that all Young Life ministry in the region, is designed and carried out
with a dependence on prayer that takes place out of the overflow of a personal
relationship with Jesus Christ.
Leadership Development – “Equipping leaders, committee and staff.” Includes: Key
volunteer care, recruiting, teambuilding and training, supervision and vision
casting.
Assist regional director in casting vision for reaching “every kid” within the
region.
Assist regional director in developing diverse leadership and ministries.
Work with the regional director to recruit, interview, hire and place staff
within the region.
Supervise, develop and evaluate staff, providing resources and experiences
needed to implement the vision.
Facilitate departures when necessary and as assigned.
Assist regional director in the development and implementation of regional
trainings.
Conduct assignments or events as assigned by the regional director, including
leadership weekends, recruiting days, staff development, leader training and
more.
Resource Development– “fueling the ministry.” Includes events, major donor care,
public relations (branding) and TDS team.
Help areas develop committees. Communicate regularly with committee and TDS
chairs within the region.
Help develop and lead the region’s fundraising strategy, ensuring excellence in
communication to donors.
Raise the necessary funds to carry out the regional ministry vision with the
Regional Director.
Ensure a TDS plan including vision statement and strategy and financial master
plan is implemented and reviewed for each area under your direct supervision.
Expected to raise a portion of the person budget as agreed upon with the RD.
Work with Development staff to identify potential donors for missionwide
efforts.
Coordinate and conduct quality events which reflect Young Life’s capacity to
impact kids and warrant the investment of a participant’s personal and corporate
resources.
Work with the area committee to develop good community and church relationships.
If appropriate, recruit, develop, encourage and sustain a diverse regional
committee.
Direct Ministry– “Proclaiming and discipling.” Includes contact work, club,
campaigners and camp.
Assist in the development of new areas, and identify interested adults to help
the ministry to grow.
Visit area as needed or assign, including routine and emergency crisis visits.
Observe and evaluate local areas ensure Young Life ministry is carried out with
excellence.
Assist the RD to ensure a regional plan is in place to grow Young Life in the
region, including multi-cultural and specialized ministries.
Maintain ministry contact with kids to the extent it is necessary to be
effective in this role.
Provide networking opportunities to offer additional camping experiences using
non-Young Life camps and discipleship experiences
Ministry Support – “Taking care of business” Accounting, administration,
communication (internal), data management and strategic plan.
Maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct and time
management.
Provide clear, prompt, appropriate and professional communication to everyone
within the scope of ministry.
Develop an appropriate system for reporting, expense report responsibilities and
the use of regional funds using Young Life accounting applications.
Set yearly strategic ministry plan growth and initiatives to grow the ministry;
review them on a regular basis.
Implement and support regional initiatives, such as a student staff, program,
multi-cultural advance and Forward.
Accept both short and long-term assignments of projects.
Education:
College degree preferred.
Qualifications Required For The Job:
Completion of Core Training — Phase One
Must be able to supervise at a distance.
Proven spiritual leader.
Proven leadership in developing diverse staff and ministries
Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Has the potential and capacity to function as a regional director.
Job Specific Working Conditions:
Young Life in the Western Great Lakes Region is seeking an Associate Regional
Director (full or part-time) to join our collaborative leadership team. This
role will supervise six areas with the potential of more area startups within
the region. Ministry in these six areas includes high school, middle school,
YoungLives, and Capernaum. The ideal candidate will have passion for every kind
of kid, be a champion of innovation, collaboration, healthy supervision, and
(most of all) have a heart rooted in Christ.
Personal fundraising is expected for this position; Personal Donor Development
Training provided.