Associate Regional Director - Western Lakes Region

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(ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Job Specific Working Conditions

Young Life in the Western Great Lakes Region is seeking an Associate Regional Director (full or part-time) to join our collaborative leadership team. This role will supervise six areas with the potential of more area startups within the region. Ministry in these six areas includes high school, middle school, Young Lives, and Capernaum. The ideal candidate will have passion for every kind of kid, be a champion of innovation, collaboration, healthy supervision, and have a heart rooted in Christ.

Personal fundraising is expected for this position;
Personal Donor Development Training provided.

Associate Regional Director

Summary

Represent the regional office in carrying out the regional function to ensure good Young Life ministry in that region. As well as knowing and upholding all Young Life policies and procedures.

Ministry Functions

Spiritual Development – “following Jesus.” Includes:
Prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships

• 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.
• Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
• Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
• Ensure that all Young Life ministry in the region 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, teambuilding and training, supervision and vision casting.

• Assist regional director in casting vision for reaching “every kid” within the region.
• Assist regional director in developing diverse leadership and ministries.
• Work with the regional director to recruit, interview, hire and place staff within the region.
• Supervise, develop and evaluate staff, providing resources and experiences needed to implement the vision.
• Facilitate departures when necessary and as assigned.
• Assist regional director in the development and implementation of regional trainings.
• Conduct assignments or events as assigned by the regional director, including leadership weekends, recruiting days, staff development, leader training and more.

Resource Development – “fueling the ministry.” Includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team.

• Help areas develop committees. Communicate regularly with committee and TDS chairs within the region.
• Help develop and lead the region’s fundraising strategy, ensuring excellence in communication to donors.
• Raise the necessary funds to carry out the regional ministry vision with the Regional Director.
• Ensure a TDS plan including vision statement and strategy and financial master plan is implemented and reviewed for…