Mission/Authority

Through spiritual leadership and good management, and in communication and support of the regional director, implement the necessary actions to carry out Young Life’s mission of introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith – specifically building an infrastructure for the Young Life College ministry.

Essential Duties:

Spiritual Development — “Following Jesus” includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships.

• Commit to understanding God’s Word and practicing spiritual disciplines including retreat and reflection times.
• Actively participate in a church community and the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
• Lead the area and individuals in spiritual development and prayer.
• Ensure that all Young Life ministry in the area is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer that takes place out of the overflow of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Leadership Development — “Equipping leaders, committee and staff” includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting.

• Work with field senior vice president and regional directors to cast vision for Young Life College (YLC) ministry in division, which includes helping to create ministry/fundraising plan for current YLC target schools and identifying new target schools.
• Coach key YLC staff within division to promote strong, sustainable ministries.
• Encourage integration of YLC with other Young Life ministries and events at local, regional, divisional and mission-wide level.
• Resource Development — “Fueling the ministry” includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team.
• Work with the YLC Advisory Team and vice president of YLC to provide long-range planning and development for the mission, financial solvency, vision for the ministry, and financial resources through marketing and resource development.
• Serve as a member of the Young Life College Advisory Team.
• Be an active participant in the church community, campus community and community at large.
• Be aware of social services that various local agencies provide for college students.

Direct Ministry — “Proclaiming and discipling” includes contact work, club, Campaigners-i.e. small group ministry, camp.

• Continue to meet with students and adult leaders in serving as YLC director on designated campus.
• Work on special projects as determined by advisory team and vice president of YLC.
• Serve as a key spokesperson for YLC to Young Life leadership at all levels, churches and public organizations.
• As assigned, represent mission-wide office in speaking engagements and training conferences.

Ministry Support — “Taking care of business” includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan.

• Develop a focused communication program.
• Provide administrative expertise for the mission, accepting responsibilities as needed as a member of the management team.
• Ensure that all Young Life policies and procedures are followed.
• Carry out other duties as assigned / directed by the vice president of YLC and senior vice president of division.
• Work under authority within the Young Life guidelines and policy.

Specific Working Conditions:

• Remote within the Midwest Division: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas City Metro / North East Missouri, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
• The anticipated salary for this position can range from $71,397-$97,590 depending on relevant education and experience.
• There is a fundraising component to this position.

Education:

• College degree preferred.

Qualifications Required for the Job:

• Proven relational skills with both students and adults.
• Demonstrated public communication skills in speaking, teaching and representing the ministry.
• Experience, passion and leadership in ministering to college students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience as a team leader—a good listener and mediator of differences.
• Proven organizational leadership/management skills for developing ministry strategy.
• Proven experience in the development and management of a budget.
• Ability to work within a team setting as well as having served as a team builder.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Proven fundraising and marketing experience; preferably with capital campaigns.
• Experience in staff leadership, staff training and communication.
• Written communications skills with the ability to produce public relations materials.
• Able to work with diverse ethnic/racial groups with sensitivity.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.