Regional Director - Various

Regional Director Job Description       

Revised: August 2023

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. Youth 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:

1. Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
2. 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.
3. A passion for reaching youth.
4. Minimum of five years of youth ministry experience (preferred).
5. Minimum of five years of management experience (preferred).
6. 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