Communities - Area Director

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:

1. Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
2. 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.
3. A passion for reaching youth.
4. Youth ministry experience (preferred).
5. 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