YoungLives Divisional Coordinator - Eastern Division

Young Lives Divisional Coordinator

Summary:

The Young Lives divisional coordinator will serve, in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures established mission leadership, to develop and sustain Young Lives ministries in their respective divisions.

Spiritual Development — “Following Jesus.” Includes:
Prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships. Maintain a genuine and sincere commitment to understanding God’s Word and the disciplines of personal and corporate prayer. Seek out and maintain relationships and disciplines, in the context of active participation in a church community, that lead to a vibrant spiritual life. Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.

Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development. Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and Scripture reading.

Leadership Development — “Equipping leaders, committee and staff.” Includes:
Key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting. Young Life Leadership and Staff Work in partnership with respective senior vice president to lead Young Lives in the division. Serve as a member of the Divisional Leadership Team alongside regional directors and other divisional leaders in matters pertaining to Young Lives. Partner with regional directors and area directors in developing strategic and sustainable plans for Young Lives.

Partner with regional directors to recruit, train and support Young Lives regional coordinators. Partner with regional directors and area directors to recruit, train and support Young Lives staff at the area level. Work with regional directors and area directors to begin and encourage new ministry. Be available to and in regular communication with supervisors of Young Lives staff to assist with training and on-going support.

Young Lives Staff and Volunteers Recruit, train and provide on-going support for Young Lives regional coordinators. Communicate regularly with Young Lives regional and area staff and volunteers. Provide initial assistance to Young Lives start-up areas. Ensure there are regular Young Lives training events offered in every region. Provide an annual divisional Young Lives training event. Foster community among Young Lives regional coordinators (primary) and other Young Lives staff in the division (secondary).

Encourage collaboration with the greater mission of Young Life. Equip staff with resources and timely training.

Young Lives Leadership Team Serve on Young Lives Leadership Team. Attend Young Lives Leadership Team meetings and required trainings. Service on the team to develop and implement strategies for the following:
Vision and goals Training Camping Materials and resources Funding and development Communications.

Resource Development — “Fueling the ministry.” Includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team. Raise personal support. Guarantee all expenses are within the budget. Manage mission financial tools. Impart vision for the Young Lives ministry to potential donors. Learn and implement Taking Donors Seriously (TDS) procedures. Ensure that all Young Life financial policies and procedures are implemented.

Direct Ministry — “Proclaiming and modeling.” Includes contact work, club, Campaigners and camp. Oversee Young Lives camping within the division (including, but not limited to budgets, assignment teams, childcare, risk management, equipment, leader training, administration and other camp needs). Ensure camp meets the needs of teen moms and their children. Ensure the standards of excellence in Young Life camping are met.

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