Associate Regional Director (FULL-TIME) - North Star Region (Twin Cities, MN)

Young Life•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Young Life North Star Region is seeking a FULL-TIME Associate Regional Director to join their regional leadership team. This role will supervise 6-7 diverse areas and/or area start-ups in the Greater Twin Cities area, focusing on the personal/professional/spiritual development of Area Directors, retention of current staff, and identification of emerging leaders to grow ministry effectiveness. The ideal candidate models servant leadership, is deeply committed to their faith, and is passionate about growing mission leaders to reach all kids with the love of Jesus. They should foster a culture of belonging, growth, and excellence. This person will also be responsible for fundraising for their role and regional initiatives. The role involves serving on the NSR Supervision Team and Operations Team, with additional regional projects assigned at the discretion of the Regional Director. The target start date is August 1, 2026. The candidate will engage in both personal fundraising and support of regional fundraising initiatives.

Requirements

Completion of YL Core Training — Phase One
Proven experience as a Young Life Area Director preferred.
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.
Must profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
Must subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
Must be ready, willing, and able to fulfill ministry functions required by the organization.
Must refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
Must abide by all policies and practices of Young Life, including those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience as a Young Life Area Director

Responsibilities

Provide healthy supervision to thriving areas/area start-ups.
Focus on personal/professional/spiritual development of Area Directors.
Facilitate retention of current staff.
Identify emerging leaders to grow ministry effectiveness.
Model servant leadership and foster a culture of belonging, growth, and excellence.
Fundraise for their role and regional initiatives.
Serve on the NSR Supervision Team and Operations Team.
Undertake other regional projects/initiatives as assigned by the Regional Director.
Represent the regional office in carrying out the regional function to ensure good Young Life ministry.
Uphold all Young Life policies and procedures.
Engage in prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth, and church relationships.
Develop a yearly personal growth plan for a vibrant spiritual life.
Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines within a church community.
Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Ensure Young Life ministry in the region is designed and carried out with dependence on prayer.
Assist the regional director in casting vision for reaching every kid within the region.
Assist the 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 necessary resources and experiences.
Facilitate departures when necessary and as assigned.
Assist the 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, and leader training.
Help areas develop committees and communicate regularly with committee and TDS chairs.
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 is implemented and reviewed for each area under direct supervision.
Raise a portion of the personal budget as agreed upon with the RD.
Work with Development staff to identify potential donors for missionwide efforts.
Coordinate and conduct quality events that reflect Young Life’s capacity to impact kids.
Work with the area committee to develop good community and church relationships.
Recruit, develop, encourage, and sustain a diverse regional committee.
Assist in the development of new areas and identify interested adults to help the ministry grow.
Visit areas as needed or assign, including routine and emergency crisis visits.
Observe and evaluate local areas to 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.
Maintain ministry contact with kids to the extent necessary to be effective in the role.
Provide networking opportunities for additional camping and discipleship experiences.
Maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct, and time management.
Provide clear, prompt, appropriate, and professional communication.
Develop an appropriate system for reporting, expense report responsibilities, and the use of regional funds.
Set yearly strategic ministry plan growth and initiatives and review them regularly.
Implement and support regional initiatives, such as student staff, program, multi-cultural advance, and Forward.
Accept both short and long-term assignments of projects.