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Regional Initiatives Coordinator - Northeast Texas Region

Young Life, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215


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Young Life Northeast Texas Region is prayerfully seeking a Regional Initiatives Coordinator to join our fun-loving, collaborative, "kid-first" leadership team. The Northeast Texas Region is known for its trailblazing work serving under resourced populations and a diverse group of kids, through focus ministries. Current ministry in active areas include high school, WyldLife, YoungLives, Capernaum and Young Life College. With dynamic energy for growth, this region is seeking a new leader to take us deeper into communities.

This role will focus on at least three region-wide initiatives. They will include Wyldlife and Area Development, along with a third area to be determined based on the giftings of the candidate (i.e. donor stewardship, multicultural ministry or recruitment/onboarding). Key attributes of success in this role will center around championing middle school ministry, the growth of new ministry, and the ability to translate ministry vision into practical processes. The ideal candidate will be Biblically rooted, have visionary energy, and (most of all) have a heart centered in Christ.

This is your opportunity to partner with highly gifted staff and trail-blazing volunteers, to impact communities and shape adolescents' "thousand days of significance." If you have the heart to equip staff and the eyes to see every kid, this is the role for you!

Regional Initiatives CoordinatorSummary:In partnership with the regional director, oversee at least three region-wide initiatives 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, teambuilding 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 ministries.Implement and support regional initiatives, such as a student staff, program, multi-cultural advance and Forward.Work with the regional director, as assigned, to recruit, interview, hire and place staff within the region.Assist regional director, as assigned, in the development and implementation of regional trainings.Conduct assignments or events as assigned by the regional director, including leadership weekends, recruiting days, staff development, leader training and more.

Resource Development - "Fueling the ministry" includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team.As assigned by the RD, visit areas within the region to train committees and staff to help ensure financial health.Help develop and lead the region's fundraising strategy, ensuring excellence in communication to donors.Be involved with raising the necessary funds to carry out the regional ministry vision as assigned by the RD.As assigned, ensure local area TDS plans, including vision statement and strategy and financial master plan, are implemented and reviewed.Expected to raise a portion of personal budget as agreed upon with the RD.Work with Development staff to identify potential donors for missionwide efforts when appropriate.Coordinate and conduct quality events which reflect Young Life's capacity to impact kids and warrant the investment of a participant's personal and corporate resources.Work with the area committee to develop good community and church relationships as assigned by the RD.If appropriate, recruit, develop, encourage and sustain a diverse regional committee.

Direct Ministry - "Proclaiming and discipling" includes contact work, club, campaigners and camp.Help lead the region to carry out the summer camping vision. Develop regional camping protocol, monitor and report on progress throughout the region as assigned by the RD.Facilitate the work crew and summer staff process, teach the process to staff to increase the number of kids that had these experiences as assigned by the RD.Visit areas as needed or assigned, including routine and emergency crisis visits as assigned by the RD.Assist the regional director to ensure a regional plan is in place to grow Young Life in the region, including multi-cultural and focus ministries.Maintain ministry contact with kids to the extent it is necessary to be effective in this role.Provide networking opportunities to offer additional camping experiences using non-Young Life camps and discipleship experiences as appropriate to the regional vision.

Ministry Support - "Taking care of business" includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan.Help set yearly regional strategic plan and initiatives; review on a regular basis.Maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct and time management, adhering to all Young Life policies and procedures.Provide clear, prompt, appropriate and professional communication to everyone within the scope of ministry.Develop an appropriate system for reporting, expense report responsibilities and the use of regional funds using Young Life accounting applications.Accept both short and long-term assignments and projects.

Education:College degree preferred.

Qualifications Required For The Job:Completion of Core Training - Phase One.Proven spiritual leader.Proven leadership in developing diverse staff and ministries.Proven relational skills with both kids and adult.Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality.