Associate Regional Director (FULL-TIME) - North Star Region (Twin Cities, MN

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Job Specific

Working Conditions:

The Young Life North Star Region is prayerfully seeking a FULL-TIME Associate Regional Director to join our regional leadership team. This role will supervise 6-7 diverse areas and/or area start-ups in the Greater Twin Cities area, which currently include active ministries of Young Life (high school), Wyld Life (middle school), and Capernaum (kids with disabilities).

The primary focus of this role will be to provide healthy supervision to these thriving areas / area start-ups. Key components of the North Star Region’s “Known Deeply” vision centers around the personal/professional/spiritual development of Area Directors, retention of current staff, and identification of emerging leaders in order to grow ministry effectiveness.

The ideal candidate models servant leadership, is deeply committed to their faith, and is passionate about growing mission leaders in order to reach all kids with the love of Jesus. They have a heart for belonging and truly “see” staff and leaders, bringing out the best in those they supervise while fostering a culture of belonging, growth, and excellence. This person will fundraise for their role and regional initiatives.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This person will serve on the NSR Supervision Team and Operations Team.

• Other regional projects/initiatives will be assigned at the discretion of the Regional Director.

• Target start date:
  August 1, 2026

• Fundraising:

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, team building 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…