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Regional 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: • Expanding community ministry in the region; • Recruiting and hiring area directors for identified new communities; • Managing area directors in the region and assuring they have the skills, direction, inspiration, and accountability to do meet the goals and expectations of their job; • Providing leadership in the region for strategic growth, planning, and outcomes; • 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 region. Prayfully look for ways to grow new Community ministries. • Recruit and hire a team of staff to grow the region. Make hiring decisions in partnership with local committees and consult with the VP of Communities on termination decisions. • Create a healthy team culture that aligns with the overall ministry of Youth Dynamics. • Lead regular regional meetings. Meet individually with area directors as needed. • Recognize and take advantage of new and/or expanded ministry opportunities. • Consistently plan for and track strategic outcomes. • Create a personal and regional ministry development 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: • Provide region-wide ministry vision, direction, and inspiration . • Provide training and leadership growth opportunities for staff team in the region. • Help with the development of an effective committee in each area in the region. • Ensure that areas in the region follow the process for recruiting, training, and supervising both direct ministry volunteers and support volunteers. • Be an active member of the Youth Dynamics team with other regional directors for encouragement, fellowship, and training. Resource Development: • Raise 100% of salary, benefits, and necessary regional 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, potential committee members. • Provide guidance and assistance for area fundraising needs in the region. • Submit and manage a balanced annual budget. Reports to: Vice President of Community Ministries Supervises: Area Directors in the region Works Collaboratively with: Regional Directors from other regions, Area Directors, Area Staff, Volunteers, Advisory Committees, 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. • Minimum of five years of youth ministry experience (preferred). • Minimum of five years of management experience (preferred). • Have a teachable spirit. Salary and Benefits: • Pay* $52,800 -$66,000 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