Young Life · 3 months ago
Associate Regional Director- South Louisiana
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid LevelYoung Life is a faith-based organization seeking an Associate Regional Director for South Louisiana. This role involves representing the regional office, overseeing ministry functions, leadership development, resource development, and direct ministry efforts to ensure effective Young Life ministry in the region.
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Responsibilities
Represent the regional office in carrying out the regional function to ensure good Young Life ministry in that region
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
Assist regional director in casting vision for reaching “every kid” within the region
Assist regional director in developing diverse leadership and ministries
Work with the regional director to recruit, interview, hire and place staff within the region
Supervise, develop and evaluate staff, providing resources and experiences needed to implement the vision
Facilitate departures when necessary and as assigned
Assist regional director 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
Help areas develop committees. Communicate regularly with committee and TDS chairs within the region
Help develop and lead the region’s fundraising strategy, ensuring excellence in communication to donors
Raise the necessary funds to carry out the regional ministry vision with the Regional Director
Ensure a TDS plan including vision statement and strategy and financial master plan is implemented and reviewed for each area under your direct supervision
Expected to raise a portion of the person budget as agreed upon with the RD
Work with Development staff to identify potential donors for missionwide efforts
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
If appropriate, recruit, develop, encourage and sustain a diverse regional committee
Assist in the development of new areas, and identify interested adults to help the ministry to grow
Visit area as needed or assign, including routine and emergency crisis visits
Observe and evaluate local areas ensure Young Life ministry is carried out with excellence
Assist the RD to ensure a regional plan is in place to grow Young Life in the region, including multi-cultural and specialized 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
Maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct and time management
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
Set yearly strategic ministry plan growth and initiatives to grow the ministry; review them on a regular basis
Implement and support regional initiatives, such as a student staff, program, multi-cultural advance and Forward
Accept both short and long-term assignments of projects
Qualification
Required
Completion of Core Training — Phase One
Must be able to supervise at a distance
Proven spiritual leader
Proven leadership in developing diverse staff and ministries
Proven relational skills with both kids and adults
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Has the potential and capacity to function as a regional director
Preferred
College degree preferred
Company
Young Life
Young Life is a world class organization for adolescents.
Founded in 1941
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Billy Boyle
Chief Operating Officer
Marty Caldwell
SVP/Chief Foundation Officer
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