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Associate Regional Director (FULL-TIME) - North Star Region (Twin Cities, MN)

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Associate Regional Director - FULL-TIME

The Young Life North Star Region is prayerfully seeking a FULL-TIME Associate Regional Director to join our regional leadership team. This role will supervise 6-7 diverse areas and/or area start-ups in the Greater Twin Cities area, which currently include active ministries of Young Life (high school), WyldLife (middle school), and Capernaum (kids with disabilities).

The primary focus of this role will be to provide healthy supervision to these thriving areas / area start-ups. Key components of the North Star Region’s “Known Deeply” vision centers around the personal/professional/spiritual development of Area Directors, retention of current staff, and identification of emerging leaders in order to grow ministry effectiveness.

The ideal candidate models servant leadership, is deeply committed to their faith, and is passionate about growing mission leaders in order to reach all kids with the love of Jesus. They have a heart for belonging and truly “see” staff and leaders, bringing out the best in those they supervise while fostering a culture of belonging, growth, and excellence. This person will fundraise for their role and regional initiatives.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a growing region and serve on a Christ-centered team we’d love to hear from you!

Additional Information

This person will serve on the NSR Supervision Team and Operations Team. Other regional projects/initiatives may be assigned at the discretion of the Regional Director. Target start date: August 1, 2025 Fundraising: The candidate will engage in both personal fundraising and in support of regional fundraising initiatives

Summary

Represent the regional office in carrying out the regional function to ensure good Young Life ministry in that region. 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. 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. Resource Development– “fueling the ministry.” Includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team. 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. Direct Ministry– “Proclaiming and discipling.” Includes contact work, club, campaigners and camp. 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 Ministry Support – “Taking care of business” Accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan. 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. EDUCATION College degree preferred. Qualifications Required For The Job:

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.

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