Executive Director - Youth For Christ

Position Summary

Are you a visionary and dynamic leader called to transform the lives of young people through faith? Siouxland Youth For Christ (SYFC) is seeking an Executive Director to spearhead our mission of reaching young people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to lead, inspire, and grow a thriving ministry that builds authentic, Christ-sharing relationships in the Sioux City community. If you possess exceptional spiritual and organizational leadership, strong communication, and a proven track record in fundraising, we invite you to guide our dedicated team into a new era of impact.

What You'll Do: What You'll Do: Lead with Vision & Purpose

As Executive Director, you'll be the driving force behind SYFC's mission, overseeing all facets of our ministry.

Visionary Leadership:
- Craft and communicate a compelling vision that aligns seamlessly with YFC USA's national mission.
- Collaborate with the SYFC Board to develop and execute a robust 3-5 year strategic plan, alongside annual marketing and operational blueprints.
Team & Ministry Development:
- Recruit, train, and passionately coach a diverse team of staff and volunteers to deliver impactful youth ministry programs like Campus Life and City Life.
- Partner effectively with the SYFC Board, ensuring strong governance and ongoing organizational development.
- Champion spiritual growth through engaging staff training, transformative retreats, and unwavering adherence to YFC USA standards.
Resource Stewardship:
- Oversee and manage the annual budget (July–June fiscal year) with the Board, ensuring robust financial health and sustainable growth.
- Lead comprehensive fundraising efforts, actively employing YFC’s "Find, Win, Keep, Lift" approach, and cultivating strong relationships with 50-75 key donors.
- Ensure operational excellence, successful donor events, and full compliance with all YFC standards.
Community Engagement:
- Serve as SYFC’s primary spokesperson, building vital relationships with local churches, schools, and community partners.
- Cultivate strategic alliances and enhance SYFC’s visibility through engaging newsletters, effective media outreach, and impactful speaking engagements.
Spiritual Leadership:
- Consistently seek God’s guidance and wisdom through prayer for SYFC’s strategic direction and daily operations.
- Lead staff and board in prayer, devotion, and impactful Bible teaching, modeling Christ-centered values in all interactions.
- Embrace the option to be commissioned as a minister through YFC USA

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 YFC USA.

All YFC employees are expected to regularly and actively participate in faithful activities that advance the stewardship functions of YFC USA. These activities will include—but are not limited to— extending invitations to fund raising events, recruiting personal circle of influence/YFC donor contacts, sending letters, handwritten notes, personal calls, and personally ministering to donor contacts.

Position Requirements

What You'll Bring: Your Expertise & Heart

Leadership Acumen: Significant leadership experience (5+ years preferred) in a youth-serving organization, demonstrating expertise in strategy development, team management, and successful fundraising.
Financial Stewardship: Proven financial acumen, with a strong ability to manage complex budgets and cultivate donor relations effectively.
Exceptional Communicator: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, comfortable leveraging technology (e.g., Google Drive) to enhance collaboration and outreach.
Passion & Integrity: A deep passion for youth ministry, unwavering integrity, and a collaborative leadership style that embodies YFC’s core Cultural Attributes.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. ● Faith Foundation: Active church involvement and a demonstrated ability to share the Gospel effectively are strongly preferred.

Our Culture: Cultivating a Christ-Centered Life

At SYFC, our cultural attributes are an obedience to the call of Christ. We are deeply committed to developing and equipping leaders who exemplify:

Enduring Humility: Humbly serving and honoring others through prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience.
Relentless Trust: Demonstrating reliance on God, others, and self through generous giving, collaborative ideas, candid input, forgiveness, and empathy.
Joyful Camaraderie: Prioritizing others’ needs for missional outcomes, actively listening, problem-solving, and empowering fellow believers.
Courageous Faithfulness: Trusting God through new approaches and changes, communicating needs and limits with emotional intelligence, and seeking confidence and wisdom in Christ.
Kingdom Inspired Diversity: Seeking authentic Christ-centered relationships across diverse backgrounds, fostering inviting environments, empowering historically marginalized groups, and respecting all experiences.

Join Us in Transforming Siouxland Youth!

If you are a servant leader with a heart for youth and a passion for ministry, we invite you to apply. This is a unique opportunity to lead a vital organization, shape young lives, and grow spiritually.

Note: Because Youth for Christ is a religious non-profit organization, we are legally permitted to consider an applicant's religious beliefs as a factor in employment, as permitted by law

Benefits

Perks & Benefits:

We believe in supporting our leaders so they can fully commit to our mission. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Competitive Salary: Starting at $80,000, with potential to increase based on experience, plus a $4,800 annual field/travel allowance (covering cell phone and mileage).
Robust Health Coverage: Full health, dental, vision, life insurance ($50,000), and disability insurance (opt-out available).
Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation/personal days, 12 sick days, and 15 dedicated spiritual retreat/planning days annually.
Flexible Work-Life Balance: While the role averages 45-50 hours per week, we understand busy seasons may extend to 55-65 hours per week around major activities and events, reflecting the impactful nature of our work.

EEO Statement

Youth For Christ (YFC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or other unlawful discriminatory characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

YFC is classified as an Association of Churches and as such our hiring practices reflect that designation. As a religious nonprofit organization, YFC 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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