Executive Assistant - Youth For Christ

Position Summary

Position Purpose

This position exists to help YFC to reach 11-19 year olds with
the Gospel through authentic Christ-sharing relationships by assisting the
Executive Director with the YFC Capital Campaign within the local community.

Direct Admin Work

All administrative preparation and planning to assist the Executive Director on a high level of executing the Capital Campaign.

Responsibilities:

· Work with the ED and ADMIN Leadership to develop and execute an effective plan to pursue completion of the M-DYFC Capital Campaign.

· Administrative Duties to accomplish this such as…

· Setting up Appointments

· Documenting timing, results and follow up

· Aiding in proper communication to potential contributors

· Creating and sending notes of appreciation through the process

· Helping to search for and implement new resources for participation in the campaign

Standard to ALL YFC Leaders to…

Implement the Five Essentials in your work: Widespread Prayer, Loving Relationships, Faithful Bible Teaching, Collaborative Community Strategy, Adults Who Empower

Leadership Development

We are unable to execute effective student ministry if we ourselves and our leadership teams are unhealthy and not abiding in Christ. The development of you and any of your potential leadership team, and yourself, is vital.

Responsibilities:

•Meet with Executive Director once a week, in person or ZOOM

•Attend training events each year if appropriate

•Observe Abide Time (2 hours) once every other month along with other YFC leaders. Dates are pre-set

Public Relations

In order to do successful youth ministry, it could be vital to engage in relationship and communication with local professionals in your ministry area on behalf of the Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

•Direct Connection to Business Leaders

•Researching Company Policies and Contacts for charitable Giving

•Contacting local church leaders to set up appointments for the Executive Director to meet

•Be in communication with the potential parents of students involved in the ministry for potential participation in the Capital Campaign

•Be in touch with local community leaders to set appointments in conjunction with the plan set by you and the Executive Director (town hall, Mayor, supervisors, administrative staff)

•Send a hand-written note to any of these leaders as determined

Position Requirements

Fundraising

It takes paid staff and leaders of all capacities to reach and maintain the Capital Campaign set forth by our Executive Director and our Chapter Board of Directors.

Responsibilities:

•Processing letters and correspondence for the Capital Campaign

•Set Face to face appointments for Director(s)

•Establish Personal Interaction as possible

•Technology Opportunities (Text, Social Media Platforms, Email)

•Grant Opportunities in conjunction with the YFC ADMIN Team

Administration

Administrative work is necessary to help us see success in direct ministry.

Responsibilities:

•An Email address will be given to you as well as access to our files in the cloud and access to our YFC Leadership

•Update Google calendar at least weekly

•Meet with supervisor on weekly basis

•Update mailing lists and data bases

•Refer to Standards and Best Practices found in the Knowledge Base

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

EOE Statement

YFC is classified as an Association of Churches and as such our hiring practices reflect that designation. As a religious nonprofit organization, Youth For Christ incorporates within each leader role, the requirement to model, teach, share and live the faith. The relationship between YFC’s mission and each of its leaders is its lifeblood and as such does at all times and in all instances reserve the right to make employment decisions based upon a person’s religious beliefs, personal character and lifestyle consistent with our understanding of the Bible or with our overall goals and requirements for Christian ministry.

We seek to create a workplace that is intentional about Kingdom Inspired Diversity. Our commitment to our employees extends to their opportunities for growth, development, promotion, training and compensation.

We will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the organization.

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