About this role
Area Director Job Description
Revised: August 2023
Position Overview:
Youth Dynamics’ vision is to see youth transformed by the power of Christ, integrated into the local church, and impacting their world for Him. This full-time ministry position is funded by personal support-raising and exists to support this vision by:
• Managing and mentoring area staff and volunteers to develop 3Story® relationships with adolescents;
• Casting a vision for how the team and ministry can grow and leading them into that vision;
• Ensuring the operational aspects of the ministry run smoothly;
• Engaging the community through participation, volunteering, and fundraising;
• Connecting and participating with the greater Youth Dynamics team for training, encouragement, and fellowship as we seek to fulfill the mission together.
If you desire to serve in a Christian workplace and use your skills to help fulfill the mission of Youth Dynamics, this could be a great opportunity for you. This position is an exciting opportunity to join and impact a growing and vibrant Christian organization that has been impacting youth eternally for Jesus since 1970.
Responsibilities:
Ministry Development and Management:
• Develop, oversee, and supervise all aspects of the Youth Dynamics ministry in the area. Lead or co-lead at least one model Youth Dynamics program (such as outreach night, Drop-In, Bible Study, specific adventure activity, etc.)
• Create a healthy team culture that aligns with the overall ministry of Youth Dynamics.
• Provide ministry vision, direction, and inspiration.
• Recognize and take advantage of new and/or expanded ministry opportunities.
• Consistently plan for and track strategic outcomes.
• Create a personal development and ministry plan.
• Take an aggressive ‘prevent, protect, and respond’ strategy for managing risk. Evaluate and minimize liability exposure to the overall organization.
• Coordinate human and material resources to effectively and efficiently accomplish goals by using skills in planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and executing.
Spiritual Development:
• 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.
• Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Leadership Development:
• Train, recruit, and help supervise both direct ministry volunteers and support volunteers.
• Be an active member of the regional team with other area directors and Communities staff for encouragement, fellowship, and training.
• Work alongside a committee to accomplish ministry goals. Help with the development of an effective committee.
Resource Development:
• Raise 100% of salary, benefits, and necessary area ministry expenses. Youth Dynamics will provide a fundraising coach and best-in-class training to maintain financial vitality and great donor care.
• Communicate ministry updates and progress to donor partners.
• Observe and learn to network and develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community, including business leaders, principals, pastors, parents, and potential committee members.
• Execute area fundraising events with the committee.
• Submit and manage a balanced budget annually in partnership with the Advisory Committee.
Reports to: Regional Director
Supervises: Area Staff, Volunteers,
Works Collaboratively with: Regional Director, Area Staff, Volunteers, Advisory Committee, various staff
Competencies and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Active and growing relationships with Christ and willingness to sign Youth Dynamics Statement of Faith. Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with people from varied cultural, socioeconomic, educational, and experiential backgrounds.
• A passion for reaching youth.
• Youth ministry experience (preferred).
• Have a teachable spirit.
Salary and Benefits:
• Pay* $48,000-$60,000 DOE
• Health insurance reimbursement options
• 401k retirement plan (organizational match up to 3%)
• Paid time off
*Compensation - The Support Raising Journey:
Youth Dynamics partners with Via Generosity (www.viagenerosity.org) to offer the best and most updated training on raising personal support. You will be provided with a personal support raising coach as well as all of the necessary training to successfully:
• Raise 100% of salary, benefits, and necessary ministry expenses to meet your financial goals.
• Best-in-class training to maintain financial vitality and great donor care.
• Communicate ministry updates and progress to donor partners.
Job Type: Full-time
Position Status: Open until filled $48,000-$60,000 DOE