Part-time Regional Initiatives Coordinator - Western Great Lakes Region

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Job Specific Working Conditions:

The Regional Initiatives Coordinator, working closely with the Regional Director and Regional Leadership Team, will provide support to the regional office in the following areas related to HR, Onboarding & Evaluations—

• Communicate our hiring process to the region
• Manage the “pool” of regional staff candidates
• Facilitate the regional interview processes
• Prepare areas for new hires (on-boarding)
• Prepare new staff (on-boarding)
• Facilitate individual on-boarding review
• Manage regional evaluation timeline for full-time staff
• Develop systems/processes for staff care
• Conduct exit interviews for departing staff

Additional Information/Duties

• Personal fundraising expected for this position; Personal Donor Development Training provided
• Bi-weekly check-ins with Regional Director for task prioritization and needs assessments
• Option to attend quarterly regional staff meetings (various locations)
• This position is remote

Notes

• Part-time position: 5 hours/week

• 401(k) matching plan (up to four percent)

• Optional monthly regional staff meetings (location varies around the region)

• Connection with Young Life staff across the region

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.