Iowa Area West Fork Campus Director Campus MS West Fork Middle School Sheffie

The Campus Life Director oversees Middle School and High School Ministry in the West Fork School District. 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.

What You'll Do:

• 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 than at the school, in 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.

• Completing required reports and documentation:
  • Weekly Ministry Reports
  • Weekly staff meetings
  • Weekly supervisor meetings
  • Monthly expense reports
• Participating in bi‑annual evaluations.
• Complete required training and credentialing.

Knowledge & Skills

• Embraces the vision, mission and Statement of Faith of YFC.
• Understands YFC’s 5 Essentials and leads through this model.
• Self‑Motivator.
• Strong moral character and of good repute.
• Connects well with youth.
• Well‑spoken in front of youth and adults.
• Manages a team of diverse volunteers.
• 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.

Our cultural attributes are not about competency. It is an obedience to the call of Christ on our lives. YFC believes that spiritually healthy adults foster healthy relationships with our kids. We place a heavy commitment and emphasis on developing and equipping a Christ‑centered life marked by Enduring Humility, Relentless Trust, Joyful Camaraderie, Courageous Faithfulness and Kingdom Inspired Diversity. Willing to demonstrate and/or possesses the following:

• Ability to humbly serve and honor others even in difficult situations with prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience. (Enduring Humility)
• Demonstrates proper reliance on God, others, and self through generous giving of time and skills, by collaboratively incorporating others’ ideas, welcoming candid input, recognizing others’ need for grace and extending forgiveness and empathy. (Relentless Trust)
• Prioritizes others’ needs for a missional outcome, characterized by joy, with active listening and problem‑solving skills, while encouraging and empowering fellow believers. (Joyful Camaraderie)
• Trusts God with new approaches and changes, and communicates needs and limits…