Capernaum Divisional Coordinator - Midwest Division

Young Life•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Capernaum Divisional Coordinator will serve, in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures established by mission leadership, to develop and sustain Capernaum ministries in their respective divisions. This position is based in the Midwest and will require someone local to the area with a minimum of 5 years of experience working in the disability community, bringing a well-developed sense of empathy, patience, and behavioral awareness. This role will require someone with the ability to work in a highly matrixed environment with demonstrated ability to lead others without direct supervisory authority, influencing through trust, clear communication, and strong collaboration. This role will have a fundraising expectation of $125,000.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience working in the disability community.
Well-developed sense of empathy, patience, and behavioral awareness.
Ability to work in a highly matrixed environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead others without direct supervisory authority, influencing through trust, clear communication, and strong collaboration.
Commitment to a growing relationship with Christ.
Broad understanding of Young Life organizationally, preferably with volunteer or staff ministry experience.
Experience leading missionwide initiatives.
Ability to clearly communicate the Gospel and train others accordingly.
Ability to clearly communicate Young Life’s mission and the vision for Capernaum.
Understand the unique issues faced by teens with disabilities and their families.
Proven relational skills with both adolescents and adults.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Past or current involvement in local or regional Capernaum ministry.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proven strategic planning skills.
Ability to implement new strategies.
Ability to work independently as well as with a group.
Self-motivated and goal-oriented.
Ability to travel as the job requires.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve, in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures established by mission leadership, to develop and sustain Capernaum ministries in their respective divisions.
Maintain a genuine and sincere commitment to understanding God’s Word and the disciplines of personal and corporate prayer.
Seek out and maintain relationships and disciplines, in the context of active participation in a church community, that lead to a vibrant spiritual life.
Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and Scripture reading.
Work in partnership with respective senior vice president to lead Capernaum in the division.
Partner with regional directors and area directors in developing strategic and sustainable plans for Capernaum and to begin and encourage new ministry.
Partner with regional directors to recruit, train and support regional and area Capernaum staff.
Be available to and in regular communication with supervisors of Capernaum staff to assist with training and on-going support.
Provide initial assistance to Capernaum start-up areas.
Ensure there are regular Capernaum training events offered in every region.
Provide an annual divisional Capernaum training event.
Foster community among Capernaum regional coordinators (primary) and other Capernaum staff in the division (secondary).
Encourage collaboration with the greater mission of Young Life.
Equip staff with resources and timely training.
Actively participate and lead in missionwide and divisional Capernaum trainings.
Serve on the team to develop and implement strategies for vision and goals, training, camping, materials and resources, funding and development and communications.
Raise personal support.
Guarantee all expenses are within the budget.
Manage mission financial tools.
Impart vision for Capernaum ministry to potential donors.
Learn and implement Taking Donors Seriously (TDS) procedures.
Ensure that all Young Life financial policies and procedures are implemented.
Serve as a member of the Divisional Leadership Team alongside regional directors and other divisional leaders in matters pertaining to Capernaum.
Oversee Capernaum camping within the division (including, but not limited to budgets, assignment teams, risk management, leader training, administration and other camp needs).
Ensure camp meets the needs of individuals with disabilities.
Ensure the standards of excellence in Young Life camping are met.
Ensure opportunities for Capernaum kids to grow in their faith.
Ensure areas understand and report ministry information in Growth Planning Software (GPS).
Maintain accuracy of Capernaum directory with interest, start up and active ministry information for respective division.
Maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct and time management, adhering to all Young Life policies and procedures.
Develop an appropriate system for reporting, expense report responsibilities and the use of area funds using Young Life accounting applications.
Provide clear, prompt, appropriate and professional communication to everyone involved in ministry.
Set yearly strategic ministry plan and initiatives and review them on a regular basis.
Attend divisional staff times and retreats.
Pursue continuing education or training seminars to enhance professional skills.
Participate in programs designed for personal spiritual maturity or enrichment.