Regional Initiatives Coordinator - Portland, Oregon

Young Life•Newberg, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

In partnership with the regional director, oversee at least three region-wide initiatives as well as knowing and upholding all Young Life policies and procedures. This role involves spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. The position requires a commitment to Young Life's Christian mission and values, including adherence to their Statement of Faith and policies regarding conduct and ministry functions. The role may involve working in extreme conditions, including heat/cold, dirt, and long hours, with physical demands such as hiking, horseback riding, and boating.

Requirements

Completion of Core Training — Phase One.
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.
Must be able to handle extreme conditions such as heat/cold, dirt, long hours, and physical demands of hiking, horseback riding, boating, etc.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee at least three region-wide initiatives in partnership with the regional director.
Uphold all Young Life policies and procedures.
Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life, including solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and 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.
Assist the regional director in casting vision for reaching every kid within the region.
Assist the regional director in developing diverse leadership and ministries.
Implement and support regional initiatives, such as student staff, program, multi-cultural advance, and Forward.
Work with the regional director, as assigned, to recruit, interview, hire, and place staff within the region.
Assist the regional director, as assigned, 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.
As assigned by the RD, visit areas within the region to train committees and staff to help ensure financial health.
Help develop and lead the region’s fundraising strategy, ensuring excellence in communication to donors.
Be involved with raising the necessary funds to carry out the regional ministry vision as assigned by the RD.
As assigned, ensure local area TDS plans, including vision statement and strategy and financial master plan, are implemented and reviewed.
Raise a portion of personal budget as agreed upon with the RD.
Work with Development staff to identify potential donors for missionwide efforts when appropriate.
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 as assigned by the RD.
If appropriate, recruit, develop, encourage, and sustain a diverse regional committee.
Help lead the region to carry out the summer camping vision.
Develop regional camping protocol, monitor and report on progress throughout the region as assigned by the RD.
Facilitate the work crew and summer staff process, teach the process to staff to increase the number of kids that had these experiences as assigned by the RD.
Visit areas as needed or assigned, including routine and emergency crisis visits as assigned by the RD.
Assist the regional director to ensure a regional plan is in place to grow Young Life in the region, including multi-cultural and focus 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 as appropriate to the regional vision.
Help set yearly regional strategic plan and initiatives; review on a regular basis.
Maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct, and time management, adhering to all Young Life policies and procedures.
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.
Accept both short- and long-term assignments and projects.