About the role
Area Staff 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 exists to support this vision by developing
3Story®
relationships with students and assisting the Area Director in carrying out Youth Dynamics youth ministry in the community. This position is funded by personal support-raising.
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.
Primary Responsibilities
Ministry Development
Developing and maintaining all aspects of a viable student ministry as agreed upon by the Area Director. This includes developing proficiency in all core and operational competencies.
Student Ministry
Create programming to establish breadth and depth with students to align with your area’s ministry plan. Actively pursue relationships with non-Christian students to pursue the fulfillment of our mission.
Student Follow-Up
Implement area policies with regard to new decisions for Christ. Meet regularly with new believers for follow-up and help transition them to local churches.
Volunteer Development
As assigned by the Area Director, be able to train and work with volunteers for the fulfillment of the Youth Dynamics vision and mission.
Vision Casting
In collaboration with the Area Director to communicate the future vision so that it ignites passion and commitment for volunteers, donors, and the community at large.
Specific Project Development
- Further develop and create new ministry opportunities. Carry out other projects as assigned or agreed upon by the Area Director.
- Reports to: Area Director
- Supervises: Volunteers
Works Collaboratively with
Area Director, Volunteers, Advisory Committee, various staff
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Relational
Is able to relate with today’s youth and various segments of the adult community.
Time Management
Is able to plan and organize own use of time, meet deadlines, and accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
Administration
Is able to implement ministry use of reports and strategic outcome tools.
Problem solving/decision making
Weighing alternatives and making sound decisions to reach competent, sensible and valid conclusions.
Initiative/creativity
Takes initiative, is proactive, self-starting, seizes opportunities, and originates action to achieve goals.
Resilience
Is able to maintain high performance levels under pressure or facing opposition. Is able to maintain passion in the face of disappointments, criticism, and rejection.
Communication
Effectively communicates verbally and in writing to various audiences.
Competencies and Qualifications
Active and growing relationships with Christ
Signs Youth Dynamics
- Statement of Faith.
- Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with people from varied cultural, socio-economic, educational, and experiential backgrounds.
- A passion for reaching youth with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Youth ministry experience (preferred).
- Has a teachable spirit.
Salary and Benefits
Pay* $38,400-$51,600 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