Capernaum Coordinator - Union County, NC

Young Life•Monroe, NC

9d•$18,525 - $21,063•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Capernaum Coordinator in Union County, NC. Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to their Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship. Employees must profess a belief in Jesus Christ, subscribe to Young Life's statements and policies, and minister in accordance with their religious beliefs and ministry activities.

Requirements

A vital, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Desire and proven ability to work with a team.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, adapt and be flexible.
Must have completed Core Training —Phase One.
Proven leadership skills.
Proven relational skills with both kids with disabilities and adults.
A call to reach kids with the Gospel.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
With the Area Director lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Ensure that all Young Life ministry under your leadership is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer that takes place out of the overflow of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Partner with local area director and committee to cast vision for reaching “every kid” within the defined area.
Develop subcommittee to represent the specific needs of teens with disabilities and their families and to raise the funding needed for this arm of the ministry in this area.
Develop consistent gatherings with subcommittee and Capernaum leaders to build unity and provide vision and direction.
Create a spiritual leadership plan for Capernaum volunteer leaders and subcommittee members.
Recruit and train new leaders to build leadership teams that reflect the community.
Train leaders and drivers in the physical care of kids with disabilities.
Provide quality summer staff, work crew and adult guests for summer camps.
Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping to other leaders.
Train leaders, team leaders and committee how to work effectively in teams and develop a yearly ministry strategy with the local Area Director.
Provide leadership to the subcommittee in finding partners to support the Capernaum area vision and budget.
Develop alongside the Area Director a fundraising strategy for Capernaum and ensure excellence in communication to donors.
Build the Young Life brand via public relations as an excellent tool for working with youth in the area.
Work alongside the Area Director to conduct quality events which reflect Young Life’s capacity to impact kids and warrant the investment of a participant’s personal and corporate resources.
Effectively communicate the needs and successes of the local Capernaum ministry to the area committee as directed by the Area Director.
Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
Lead or co-lead a model Young Life club; lead or co-lead an effective Campaigner ministry with excellence.
Develop and implement ongoing plans to maximize Gospel proclamation through camping opportunities.
Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life property, other Young Life camp or in another position each summer as requested.
In order to gain access to kids with disabilities, develop relationships with school administration, parents and school aides.
Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct and time management.
Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders and donors for area records.
Provide clear, prompt, appropriate and professional communication to everyone involved in ministry.
Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience and area needs.
Accept both short and long-term assignments of projects.