Capernaum Coordinator - Highland Park - Dallas, Texas

SUMMARY

Highland Park Area is seeking a part-time Capernaum Coordinator to lead the thriving Capernaum ministry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Spiritual Development
• Develop a personal growth plan focusing on prayer, spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health, and church relationships.
• Participate actively in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
• Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development with a focus on prayer and dependence on Jesus Christ.
• Leadership Development
• Cast vision for reaching “every kid” within the defined area.
• Develop a subcommittee to address the needs of teens with disabilities and fundraise for this ministry.
• 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 committees on effective teamwork and developing a yearly ministry strategy.
• Resource Development
• Lead the subcommittee in finding partners to support the Capernaum area vision and budget.
• Develop a fundraising strategy for Capernaum and ensure excellence in communication to donors.
• Build the Young Life brand via public relations as an effective tool for working with youth in the area.
• Conduct quality events that reflect Young Life's capacity to impact kids and warrant the investment of a participant's personal and corporate resources.
• Communicate the needs and successes of the local Capernaum ministry to the area committee as directed by the Area Director.
• Direct Ministry
• 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 as requested.
• Develop relationships with school administration, parents, and school aides to gain access to kids with disabilities.
• Ministry Support
• 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.

TRAINING

• Meet weekly with supervisor.
• Participate in additional training or experiences if deemed necessary (e.g., more urban exposure; Taking Donors Seriously (TDS) training).
• Attend regional training as directed by the regional director.
• Participate in programs designed for personal spiritual maturity or personal enrichment.
• Pursue seminars designed to enhance professional skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Will include the extremes of a camp assignment, e.g., heat/cold, dirt, long hours, and the physical demands of hiking, horseback riding, boating, etc. Staff person must be able to handle these conditions.