Iowa Area Fort Dodge Middle School Campus Director Campus MS Fort Dodge Middl

The Campus Life Director oversees middle school ministry in Fort Dodge. This position provides spiritual and organizational leadership to reach young people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through authentic Christ-sharing relationships. This role requires the ability to work with and through others, lead volunteers, communicate effectively, and engage in relational ministry through evangelism and discipleship within the context of Youth for Christ methodology.

The Campus Life Director must demonstrate a strong commitment to the Youth for Christ Statement of Faith, as outlined in the Personnel Policy.

• Build and lead a prayer team that prays regularly for the ministry and for students.
• Model a life of prayer and dependence on God.

• Consistently spend time with middle school students, especially those who may not yet know Jesus.
• Use a variety of approaches:
  • Spending time with students on their turf rather that be the school, games, or the skate park,
  • Organizing and executing fun events for middle school students
  • Lead high energy large group programs designed to engage students that may not yet know Jesus in a fun, welcoming, and non-threatening way.
  • Lead small groups that foster deeper conversation and discipleship.
  • Meet with students one-on-one for mentoring, encouragement, and discipleship in public and policy approved settings.

• Prepare and share relevant Bible-based lessons in large or small group settings.
• Encourage students to apply Biblical truth to their daily lives.

• Build strong connections with local churches, schools, and community organizations to support students and families.
• Work closely with the school administration to serve the needs of students.
• Recruit, train, and support a team of caring adult volunteers who will invest in students.
• Equip leaders to form meaningful, Christ-centered relationships with teens.
• Securing funding through tailored written correspondence
• Leading in-person donor appointments with key stakeholders
• Delivering presentations on organizational needs

• Submit reports and ministry updates on time.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and supervisor check-ins.
• Track and report expenses.
• Participate in staff training, evaluations, and occasional fundraising events.
• Help ensure financial and prayer support for the ministry site.

• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with Youth For Christ’s Statement of Faith.
• A heart for middle school students, especially those who may not come from church backgrounds.
• Strong relational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and equip volunteers.
• Organized and dependable, able to balance ministry with reporting and administrative tasks.

Knowledge & Skills

• Must have a good understanding of the Bible, and specifically Gospel message
• Must have a heart for youth evangelism and discipleship
• Must have proven leadership, teaching, and communication skills with youth and adults
• Must have good organizational, time management, and planning skills
• Must have the ability to recruit, train, and supervise a diverse team of volunteers
• Self-Motivator
• Strong moral character and of good repute
• Connect well with youth
• Well-spoken in front of youth and adults
• Honors and pursues diversity of gifts, cultures and ethnicities
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
• Good relationship building skills with adults and young people
• Perseverance through opposition and obstacles

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred not required)
• Three years of ministry experience (preferred not required)

All YFC employees are expected to regularly and actively participate in faithful activities that advance the stewardship functions of Greater Iowa Youth For Christ. Each ministry staff member is expected to fundraise an agreed-upon amount or percentage of funding toward their ministry. These activities will include—but are not limited to— extending invitations to fundraising events,…