TIPPECANOE VALLEY CAMPUS LIFE DIRECTOR

Youth For Christ USA Inc. · Akron, IN · 6 mo ago

EducationFull-time

About the role

This position exists to reach 11-19 year olds with the Gospel through authentic Christ-sharing relationships by leading Campus Life ministry within the local community. This includes casting vision, implementing strategies, establishing fruitful and sustainable ministry while maintaining YFC USA’s policies for compliance.

Responsibilities

Direct Ministry with Kids

Implement YFC's Relational Ministry Actions (RMA) Framework to develop authentic Christ-sharing relationships with young people.
Contacting: meet new students, learn names & develop relationships through weekly school involvement, as well as other places where students gather.
Building times: spend time in shared experiences with students to build new relationships and grow existing ones.
Appointments: meet with students to focus on their individual needs.
Small groups: meet with several students to have an interactive discussion about relevant topics & connect them to God’s truth.
Core: develop a team of Christian leaders who together, follow Jesus in a way that naturally invites friends to discover Jesus with them.
Club: create community with a welcoming, high energy, large group meeting designed to help lost people discover who Jesus is by connecting relevant topics to scripture.
Participate in trips and events.

LMA (LEAD, MANAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY)

Plan & prepare for club, meetings, events, etc.
Attend weekly staff meetings, trip & event planning meetings, & meetings with supervisor as scheduled.
Complete weekly & monthly ministry reports.
Ensure that all ministry leaders complete & comply with annual training requirements.

MINISTRY GROWTH / EXPANSION

Develop a growth strategy to reach every young person at this site (more ministry leaders, partnerships, and ways to engage lost kids in 3 story).

COMMUNITY COLLABORATION / PARTNERSHIPS

Work with the Kosciusko Lead on a community support team (CST) to join you in prayer, ministry, fundraising, & community relations.
Develop a strong relationship with the school system.
Develop relationships with pastors & youth workers to partner together in the mission.
Develop relationships & provide good communication & support with parents.
Conduct weekly appointments with like minded partners.

TRAIN, EMPOWER, MULTIPLY

Direct ministry with Ministry Leaders

Recruit, train and empower a team of ministry leaders to carry out weekly ministry using the RMAs.
Met weekly with at least one current or potential ministry leader.

FUND DEVELOPMENT

All leaders will be given the opportunity to be involved in the stewardship functions of YFCNIN to a degree that is commensurate with their roles. These activities may include but are not limited to: mission support, golf outings, campaigns, We Believe In You(th), luncheons, rallies, etc. The leadership team will work with employees to set an appropriate funding strategy & to offer fundraising training.

Spiritual Responsibilities

Youth for Christ is a Christian faith-based, 501c3 organization that requires all staff to be actively living out their Christian faith and committed to a local church body.
Seek God’s guidance and wisdom, through prayer and meditation, for the organization as a whole as well as for specific ministry initiatives.
Participate and lead regular times of prayer, devotion and worship as a regular aspect of your role within YFC.
Teach and preach from the Holy Bible at YFC staff meetings, conferences, camps and events.
Model empathy, humility and care for all people. This includes promoting equity and inclusion in word and in the practice of facial expression.

Our Core Values

CHRIST-CENTERED
ENDURING HUMILITY
RELENTLESS TRUST
JOYFUL CAMARADERIE
COURAGEOUS FAITHFULNESS
KINGDOM INSPIRED DIVERSITY

Knowledge & Skills

An authentic and abiding personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Passionate about seeing lost young teens find hope in Jesus
A genuine hope for community transformation
Ability to coach, motivate, and lead teams of adults, volunteers, and student leaders
Spirit of collaboration with like-minded partners (individuals, churches, businesses)
High level of spiritual & emotional maturity
Strong interpersonal communication & problem solving skills
Teachable team player
Motivated self-starter
Ability to learn mission & relationship based fundraising techniques

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Experience in youth ministry (preferred)

On the Job Training

Yes

Equipment & Software Utilized

Google's G-Suite

Travel Requirements

Student trips: HS Winter Camp, Spring Break, & Summer Trip/Event.
Staff training: YFCNIN staff retreat (Spring), One Heart Retreat (Fall), Cohorts.

Manages Budget

Supervisory Responsibilities

None