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Area Director Job Description Revised: August 20 23 Position Overview: Youth Dynamics’ vision is to see youth transformed by the power of Christ, integrated into the local church, and impacting their world for Him. This full-time ministry position is funded by personal support-raising and exists to support this vision by: • Managing and mentoring area staff and volunteers to develop 3Story® relationships with adolescents; • Casting a vision for how the team and ministry can grow and leading them into that vision; • Ensuring the operational aspects of the ministry run smoothly; • Engaging the community through participation, volunteering, and fundraising; • Connecting and participating with the greater Youth Dynamics team for training, encouragement, and fellowship as we seek to fulfill the mission together. If you desire to serve in a Christian workplace and use your skills to help fulfill the mission of Youth Dynamics, this could be a great opportunity for you. This position is an exciting opportunity to join and impact a growing and vibrant Christian organization that has been impacting youth eternally for Jesus since 1970. Responsibilities: Ministry Development and Management : • Develop, oversee, and supervise all aspects of the Youth Dynamics ministry i n the area . Lead or co-lead at least one model Youth Dynamics program (such as outreach night, Drop-In, Bible Study, specific adventure activity, etc.) • Create a healthy team culture that aligns with the overall ministry of Youth Dynamics. • Provide ministry vision, direction, and inspiration . • Recognize and take advantage of new and/or expanded ministry opportunities. • Consistently plan for and track strategic outcomes. • Create a personal development and ministry plan. • Take an aggressive ‘prevent, protect, and respond’ strategy for managing risk. Evaluate and minimize liability exposure to the overall organization. • Coordinate human and material resources to effectively and efficiently accomplish goals by using skills in planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and executing. Spiritual Development: • 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. • Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development. Leadership Development: • Train, recruit, and help supervise both direct ministry volunteers and support volunteers. • Be an active member of the regional team with other area directors and Communities staff for encouragement, fellowship, and training. • Work alongside a committee to accomplish ministry goals. Help with the development of an effective committee. Resource Development: • Raise 100% of salary, benefits, and necessary area ministry expenses. Y outh Dynamics will provide a fundraising coach and best-in-class training to maintain financial vitality and great donor care. • Communicate ministry updates and progress to donor partners. • Observe and learn to network and develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community, including business leaders, principals, pastors, parents, and potential committee members. • Execute area fundraising events with the committee. • Submit and manage a balanced budget annually in partnership with the Advisory Committee. Reports to: Regional Director Supervises: Area Staff, Volunteers, Works Collaboratively with: Regional Director, Area Staff, Volunteers, Advisory Committee, various staff Competencies and Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) • Active and growing relationships with Christ and willingness to sign Youth Dynamics Statement of Faith. Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with people from varied cultural, socioeconomic, educational, and experiential backgrounds. • A passion for reaching youth. • Youth ministry experience (preferred). • Have a teachable spirit. Salary and Benefits: • Pay* $48,000-$60,000 DOE • Health insurance reimbursement options • 401k retirement plan (organizational match up to 3%) • Paid time off *Compensation - The Support Raising Journey: Youth Dynamics partners with Via Generosity (www.viagenerosity.org) to offer the best and most updated training on raising personal support. You will be provided with a personal support raising coach as well as all of the necessary training to successfully: • Raise 100% of salary, benefits, and necessary ministry expenses to meet your financial goals. • Best-in-class training to maintain financial vitality and great donor care. • Communicate ministry updates and progress to donor partners. Job Type: Full-time Position Status: Open until filled