[Hiring] Capernaum Regional Coordinator @Young Life

Role Description

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Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position.

Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship, Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who:

• Profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
• Subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.

During working and nonworking hours, employees and volunteers of Young Life shall:

• Be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization.
• Refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
• Abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Qualifications

• Commitment to a growing relationship with Christ.
• Ability to clearly communicate Young Life’s mission and the vision for Capernaum.
• Proven relational skills with both adolescents and adults.
• Past or current involvement in local or regional Capernaum ministry.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Ability to travel as the job requires.

Requirements

• 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.
• Work in partnership with regional team to lead Capernaum in the region and vision for reaching “every kid” within the region as part of regional & area strategic plans.
• Communicate regularly with regional director and area directors who oversee Capernaum ministries and partner with them to recruit, train and support Capernaum staff at the area level.
• Work with area directors to encourage new ministry across all life-stage ministries.
• Serve on the Regional Leadership Team as an integral part of the team for Capernaum and the region as a whole.
• Serve as a volunteer with local Capernaum ministry.
• Serve on camp assignments as directed by the regional director in partnership with the divisional coordinator.
• Communicate regularly with Capernaum staff and volunteer team leaders for individual support, problem solving, planning, encouragement, vision, and goals.
• Offer disability expertise to staff and volunteers while also providing opportunities for learning around disability.
• Provide initial training tools to Capernaum start-up areas.
• Plan and lead regular Capernaum calls with area staff and team leaders.
• Foster community among Capernaum staff and volunteer team leaders.
• Encourage collaboration with the greater mission of Young Life.
• Visit areas with Capernaum (once/year is recommended).
• Launch and support Leadership Experience annually in partnership with Regional Director to equip people with disabilities in leadership within your region.
• Develop leadership pipelines both for staff and volunteers, including people with and without disabilities.
• Commitment to uphold the vision and culture set by global Capernaum.
• Partner with divisional coordinator on division-wide tasks and initiatives, such as planning divisional trainings, etc.
• Regularly communicate with the divisional coordinator.
• Participate in regular team calls led by the divisional coordinator.
• Ensure the administrative requirements are handled with excellence and in a timely manner.
• Ensure areas understand and accurately report ministry information in YL Connect.
• Maintain Capernaum contacts with interest, start-up and active ministry information for the region.
• Ensure areas understand and comply with volunteer management procedures concerning Capernaum volunteer leaders, Committee, adult helpers, and buddies.
• Ensure areas understand and comply with ministry specific policies.
• Encourage and support healthy ministry in regards to contact work, club and campaigners in areas.
• Encourage and support healthy camping progressions for each area, including summer, school season, adventure, discipleship, day camp, work crew, and summer staff for Capernaum campers and peer buddies.
• Develop funding opportunities and financial resources for campership.
• Raise personal support in an amount determined with the regional director.
• Use mission financial tools to ensure all expenses are within the budget.
• Invite potential donors for the Capernaum ministry to give and develop ministry across the region.
• Learn and implement Relationship Centered Engagement (RCE).
• Ensure that all Young Life financial policies and procedures are implemented.
• Attend regional staff times and retreats, as determined with the regional director.
• Pursue continuing education or training seminars to enhance professional skills.
• Pursue learning opportunities around disability culture and trends.
• Participate in programs designed for personal spiritual maturity or enrichment.
• Participate in required missionwide training.

Benefits

• In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is outlined below.
• The anticipated salary rate for this position can range from $34,075-$42,637.50 depending on relevant education, experience, and location.