AREA DIRECTOR

Youth For Christ • Rifle, CO

13d • $20 - $25

About The Position

This person reports to the Executive Director or Chief Ministry Officer as a key part of the leadership team. S/he is primarily responsible for, but not limited to, overseeing ministry in a specific geographical area encompassing multiple ministry sites for the chapter. This includes oversight of ministry sites, shepherding through the supervision of the ministry staff and their leadership development, resourcing the staff as they implement effective ministry, development of future ministry sites, community collaboration and fund development.

Requirements

• Willing to demonstrate and/or possesses the following:
• Ability to humbly serve and honor others even in difficult situations with prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience. (Enduring Humility).
• Demonstrates proper reliance on God, others, and self through generous giving of time and skills, by collaboratively incorporating others' ideas, welcoming candid input, recognizing others' need for grace and extending forgiveness and empathy. (Relentless Trust).
• Prioritizes others' needs for a missional outcome, characterized by joy, with active listening and problem-solving skills, while encouraging and empowering fellow believers. (Joyful Camaraderie).
• Trusts God with new approaches and changes, and communicates needs and limits with emotional intelligence, while seeking confidence and wisdom in Christ. (Courageous Faithfulness)
• Seeks authentic Christ-Centered relationships with people of various backgrounds, fosters an inviting environment and empowers historically marginalized groups and indigenous populations (within the local context), through active listening, inclusion, advocacy for those who are vulnerable and respect of others' experiences. (Kingdom Inspired Diversity).

Responsibilities

• Direct and guide the ministry team in your area through the 5 Essentials and National Ministry best practices
• Manage current ministry staff team through individual supervision and regular area staff meetings
• Develop current ministry sites health and growth
• Regularly evaluate ministry effectiveness while helping sites and site leaders grow
• Volunteer oversight for your area; work with site directors to develop a recruiting, training and retention plan for volunteers and volunteer teams.
• Potentially work with other area directors and oversight of volunteer intake process
• Build deep community relationships in and around current ministry sites.
• Provide ministry resources for trips and events while spearheading events or assist during these events
• Consistently involved in local ministry with lost teens
• Some administrative functions involved (reporting, scheduling, etc.)
• Work with the Executive Director or Chief Ministry Officer in developing vision for ministry expansion in your area
• Assist in laying the foundation for effective ministry in that particular new ministry site
• Assist in the hiring process of staff for each ministry site
• Support and train new ministry staff in community development and ministry in their first year
• Build a strategic community collaboration plan for new sites
• Build a culture of people development within the chapter
• Invest in direct reports' growth and development
• Aid new ministry staff in their journey through the initial YFC Credentialing process
• Participate in the wider movement for your continued personal growth (regionally & nationally)
• Oversight of any internship programs for investment in raising up young leaders Donor Development
• Be involved in all team-oriented fundraising efforts
• Win, keep and lift donors
• Walk with the Executive Director or Chief Ministry Officer in the process of pursuing significant donors
• Develop local support to assist with current and new ministry sites
• Assist site directors in developing local Community Support Teams when appropriate
• Seek God's guidance and wisdom, through prayer and meditation, for the organization as a whole as well as for specific ministry initiatives.
• Participate and lead regular times of prayer, devotion and worship as a regular aspect of your role within YFC.
• Teach and preach from the Holy Bible at YFC staff meetings, conferences, camps and events.
• Model empathy, humility and care for all people. This includes promoting equity and inclusion in word and in the practice of faith expression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed