Community Director WA

Revised:
August 20 23

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 3
  
  Story® 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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