South Bend Young Life Area Director

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Job Specific Working Conditions :

Young Life a global ecumenical organization that points adolescents to Jesus Christ is looking for a full-time staff member to direct ministry to students in the Penn Harris Madison (PHM) School Cooperation located in Granger Mishawaka and South Bend Indiana. With thriving ministry at all three levels of Young Life (WyldLife Young Life and Young Life College) the future Area Director will assess where their emphasis in direct ministry would most effectively be placed. Other supplemental opportunities such as hiring / overseeing additional staff / geography starting new ministries and advancing to new levels of leadership will be granted in ways commensurate with the experience capacity and vision of the staff person. This position is open to senior-level candidates (experienced Direct Ministry Area Director Metro Director Associate Regional Director).

The staff person will lead spiritually pursue and invest in relationships and develop a flagshipministries across the area - all while being part of an existing Young Life community that includes a healthy donor base multiple staff members 40 volunteer leaders (both college students and older) and a college ministry centered at the University of Notre Dame.

Developing an excellent Young Life program serving all Penn-Harris-Madison schools is a significant opportunity to both impact students and advance strategic initiatives throughout the geographic region. Penn-Harris-Madison is one of the largest (4000 high school 1000 at each of 3 middle schools) most-resourced highest-achieving (academics and co-curriculars / athletics) and diverse school districts in Indiana.

The unique combination of multiple layers of support (through an established Young Life community) and opportunities for growth (personally and professionally) makes this a great position for someone seeking to both a) lead collaboratively b) expand influence and advance in leadership.

Responsibilities :

Grow and lead spiritually as an intentional disciple of Jesus and faithful member of the Church

Model / development / oversee ministry to middle school and high school students that centers on an incarnational / relational / inclusive approach in evangelization / outreach formation / discipleship and community engagement / service

Develop and implement a vision to engage every student in the Penn-Harris-Madison district and consider how this vision could lead to programs at other schools

Grow and direct a team of diverse staff (interns part-time full-time) and volunteer leaders who work directly with students

Pursue and build friendships of accompaniment with students by going where they are at school and in the community

Plan and execute dynamic Young Life venues for middle and high school students (outreach Club meetings discipleship / Campaigners / Bible Studies etc.) that scale impact by growing relationships building momentum and empowering student ownership

Utilize Young Life camps; lead annual winter weekend trip and annual summer trip explore complementary camp options and leverage service opportunities like Work Crew (students serving at YL camp)

Organize and empower a team of local adults who pray for the ministry care for staff and leaders advocate for YL within the community and offer financial and logistical support

Build ecumenical friendships and collaboration with local churches / parishes and community organizations

Raise funds from existing personal network to supplement area-wide fundraising

Serve on the area-wide leadership team working closely with teammates to support each other and achieve mutual goals

Qualifications :

4-Year college degree

Growing faith in Jesus Christ and desire to help others enjoy the same

Preferred candidates will have an established record of spiritual leadership that includes at least one of the following :

4 years of experience as Young Life staff

4 years of experience leading ministry to middle school or high school students

Compelling passion to serve students from various backgrounds including those with little or no church / faith experience

History of building teams of people from diverse backgrounds of race ethnicity spirituality (or lack thereof) and denomination

Self-starting drive and eager-to-learn attitude that propels curiosity-into-action ongoing improvement personal growth and professional development

Benefits :

Salary commensurate with experience

401(k) options including employer-matching funds

Full medical benefits

Flexible paid time off

Ongoing mentoring education training and professional development

Notes :

Young Life is a world-class organization focusing on introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. Young Life exists in 100 countries and is operationalized by 5000 staff 80000 volunteers and 220000 donors who contribute $400 million annually.

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 Gods 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 area 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.

Partner with Regional director and Committee to cast vision for reaching every kid within the defined area.

Develop consistent gatherings with committee leaders and staff to build unity and provide vision and direction.

Resource Development Fueling the ministry includes events major donor care public relations (branding) and TDS team.

Provide leadership to the TDS team and committee in finding partners to own the area vision and budget.

Develop and lead the areas fundraising strategy and ensure excellence in communication to donors.

Ministry Support Taking care of business includes accounting administration communication (internal) data management and strategic plan.

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Required Experience :

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1