Central Iowa Regional Director

The Central Iowa Regional Director exists to advance the mission of Greater Iowa Youth For Christ in the Central Iowa region by providing leadership in the areas of vision, advocacy, development, community relations, and ministry expansion. Qualified candidates will be creative thinkers and determined builders with a self-motivated and entrepreneurial spirit. They must be skilled in organizational leadership, possess strong relational, development, and communication skills, and be adept at laying the groundwork for new ministry start-ups. This role will steward an extensive network of interpersonal relationships, both virtually and in person, for the sake of multiplying authentic Christ sharing relationships with 11-19 year olds. 

Essential Functions

15% Strategic Leadership

Responsible for providing spiritual and organizational leadership for the advancement of the YFC mission across the Central Iowa region. This includes:

·        Personally abiding in Christ and leading out of a posture of humility and servanthood

·        Developing a clear, practical, and inspiring vision for the region

·        Contributing to the strategic planning efforts of the chapter

·        Determining Central Iowa priorities in the annual planning cycle and ensuring the communication and execution of those priorities

·        Influencing healthy culture among the Central Iowa staff

·        Serving as an excellent communicator who is capable of being the ‘face’ for ministry sites in Des Moines and the Central Iowa area.

·        Cultivating collaborative partnerships with churches, organizations, businesses, and colleges (working with local staff as appropriate)

·        Serving on the GIYFC Executive Leadership Team

50% Development

Responsible for ensuring the financial health for the region by executing the GIYFC development plan in both existing and new ministry centers, in partnership with staff. This includes:

·        Working with the executive director to develop, manage, and monitor a comprehensive annual fundraising plan for the region

·        Building and managing a personal portfolio of ministry partner relationships

·        Expanding the giving base by conducting appointments and other development activities with existing and prospective ministry partners

• Overseeing the donor database to ensure accurate recording of donor gifts and activities
• Ensuring the timely writing of letters, newsletters, and correspondence with partners
• Securing grants from local, state, and national foundations, in partnership with staff
• Increasing awareness of legacy giving opportunities with major giving partners
• Achieving successful outcomes and growth through fundraising events, including sponsorship acquisition
• Supervising development and/or support staff that are serving in the Central Iowa region
• Assisting staff with high potential giving partners

25% Community Engagement and Ministry Expansion

Responsible for serving as an advocate for lost teens and the issues they face, inspiring people to action for the sake of ministry growth. This includes:

·        Serving as the senior point of contact for communities represented in Central Iowa

·        Providing leadership to Community Support Teams to enhance ministry centers/sites

·        Effectively communicating the mission and vision of GIYFC to groups of all sizes, creating pathways for involvement

·        Working with staff to recruit new volunteers to serve in the mission

·        Building key relationships and networks to allow for future ministry expansion

·        Providing leadership to the ministry expansion process for new sites across Central Iowa

·        Participating in community activities and strategic groups to introduce and represent YFC to new and existing partners

10% Operational Management and Administration

Responsible for managing the administrative operations of ministry throughout the Central Iowa region in partnership with the GIYFC operations team. This includes:

·        Providing oversight of and management to the regional budget

·        Assisting with asset management (Facility and transportation)

·        Planning and preparing for meetings

·        Managing projects, schedules, and on-going administrative tasks

·        Completing weekly, monthly, and annual reporting requirements

·        Participating in staff meetings, supervisor appointments, retreats, and conferences

·        Interfacing with the GIYFC board when appropriate

·        Completing training assignments and YFC credentialing

Spiritual Responsibilities

.Because the overriding religious purpose and mission of Youth for Christ USA is to communicate and introduce the Gospel of Jesus Christ to young people and their families, and in that regard to make, educate, and encourage life-long disciples of Jesus Christ, it is very important that you as an employee in the movement of Youth for Christ be recognized as an associate minister of the Gospel.

As an employee of Youth for Christ and an associate minister of the Gospel, YFC expects all employees to:

• Seek God’s guidance and wisdom, through prayer and meditation, for the organization as a whole, as well as for specific ministry initiatives.
• Participate and lead regular times of prayer, devotion, and worship as a regular aspect of your role within YFC.
• Teach and preach from the Bible at YFC staff meetings, conferences, camps and events.

Additionally, YFC employees will have an opportunity to be commissioned or licensed as a minister of the Gospel through the established Youth for Christ process, and/or ordained by an outside body recognized by Youth for Christ USA. 

As such, the following additional responsibilities of a spiritual nature will apply to this position:

• Perform sacramental functions such as the taking of communion and leading times of corporate prayer, confession and praise.
• Perform and lead religious ceremonies such as weddings, baptism and funerals when called upon by staff and other members of the YFC community.