Regional Initiatives Coordinator - Portland, Oregon

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Job Specific Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:
• Could include the extremes of a camp assignment, e.g. heat/cold, dirt, long hours and the physical demands of hiking, horseback riding, boating, etc. Staff person must be able to handle these conditions.


Regional Initiatives Coordinator
Summary:
In partnership with the regional director, oversee at least three region-wide initiatives 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.
• Implement and support regional initiatives, such as a student staff, program, multi-cultural advance and Forward.
• Work with the regional director, as assigned, to recruit, interview, hire and place staff within the region.
• Assist regional director, as assigned, 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.

• As assigned by the RD, visit areas within the region to train committees and staff to help ensure financial health.
• Help develop and lead the region's fundraising strategy, ensuring excellence in communication to donors.
• Be involved with raising the necessary funds to carry out the regional ministry vision as assigned by the RD.
• As assigned, ensure local area TDS plans, including vision statement and strategy and financial master plan, are implemented and reviewed.
• Expected to raise a portion of personal budget as agreed upon with the RD.
• Work with Development staff to identify potential donors for missionwide efforts when appropriate.
• 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 as assigned by the RD.
• If appropriate, recruit, develop, encourage and sustain a diverse regional committee.

Direct Ministry - "Proclaiming and discipling" includes contact work, club, campaigners and camp.

• Help lead the region to carry out the summer camping vision. Develop regional camping protocol, monitor and report on progress throughout the region as assigned by the RD.
• Facilitate the work crew and summer staff process, teach the process to staff to increase the number of kids that had these experiences as assigned by the RD.
• Visit areas as needed or assigned, including routine and emergency crisis visits as assigned by the RD.
• Assist the regional director to ensure a regional plan is in place to grow Young Life in the region, including multi-cultural and focus 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 as appropriate to the regional vision.

Ministry Support - "Taking care of business" includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan.

• Help set yearly regional strategic plan and initiatives; review on a regular basis.
• Maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct and time management, adhering to all Young Life policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Accept both short and long-term assignments and projects.

Education:

• College degree preferred.

Qualifications Required For The Job:
Completion of Core Training - Phase One.

• Proven spiritual leader.
• Proven leadership in developing diverse staff and ministries.
• Proven relational skills with both kids and adult.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.