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

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Job Specific Working Conditions:

The Young Life North Star Region is prayerfully seeking a part-time Associate Regional Director to join our regional leadership team. This role will supervise 3-4 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 three thriving areas and one area start-up. 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:

• Part-time description:

  • 24-30 hours, pending candidate’s availability in conjunction with regional need.

  • This role could potentially be a ‘split role’ as an AD and part-time ARD.

  • Pending regional growth and discussion with the regional director, there is the possibility that this could grow into a full-time role.

• Other duties:

  • 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 personal fundraising with a goal of $2,500/mo ($30,000/yr) and support regional fundraising initiatives.

Associate Regional Director

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.<