Project & Change Specialist

This role supports the execution of key initiatives across Youth for Christ USA by planning, coordinating, and guiding projects from start to finish. The Project and Change Specialist works with teams across the organization to move initiatives forward, keep stakeholders aligned, and help people successfully adopt new systems, processes, or improvements that come out of project work. 

Essential Functions:

Members of the Projects Department  

• Participate actively in team discussions, planning sessions, and problem-solving activities. 
• Work closely with internal teams and cross-functional partners to ensure clear communication and coordination across projects 
• Assist with the development of tools, documentation, training materials, and internal processes that support the work of the Projects Department 
• Enhance the planning and execution of projects throughout the organization. 
• Apply a Design Thinking mindset in daily work, integrating innovation and Christ-centered, human-centered problem-solving into planning, collaboration, and execution. 

Project Management 

• Lead the planning and day-to-day coordination of assigned projects and initiatives 
• Develop practical project plans that outline scope, timelines, key milestones and expected outcomes 
• Work with project sponsors and stakeholders to ensure expectations are clear and that projects stay aligned with organizational priorities 
• Track progress, identify risks or roadblocks, and help develop solutions that keep projects moving 
• Communicate project updates, challenges and next steps so stakeholders remain informed and aligned 
• Support the successful completion of project deliverables and overall initiative goals 
• Occasionally become familiar enough with the subject matter of each project to lead a training or develop content 

Change Management 

• Support the people side of change for projects and organizational initiatives 
• Help assess how prepared teams are for upcoming changes and identify areas where additional support may be needed 
• Develop communication, training and support plans and content that help individuals and teams understand and adopt changes 
• Use established change management practices, including PROSCI and ADKAR principles, to guide the transition process 
• Work with leaders and stakeholders to reinforce adoption and help ensure new systems or processes are actually used as intended 
• Actively participate in discussions and contribute to finding effective solutions. 
• Lead assigned tasks for the Projects Department, including roadmap development, training, documentation, etc. 

Fundraising Responsibilities:

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 fundraising events, recruiting personal circle of influence/YFC donor contacts, sending letters, handwritten notes, personal calls, and personally ministering to donor contacts.   

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 the Lord 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 Holy Bible at YFC staff meetings, conferences, camps and events.  
• Model empathy, humility and care for all people. This includes promoting equity and inclusion in words and in the practice of faith expression.  

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. 

YFC Cultural Attributes 

Our cultural attributes are not about competency. It is an obedience to the call of Christ on our lives. YFC believes that spiritually healthy adults foster healthy relationships with our kids. We place a heavy commitment and emphasis on developing and equipping a Christ-centered life marked by Enduring Humility, Relentless Trust, Joyful Camaraderie, Courageous Faithfulness and Kingdom Inspired Diversity.  

• Our leaders are expected to be willing to demonstrate and/or possess the following:  
• Ability to humbly serve and honor others even in difficult situations with prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience. (Enduring Humility).  
• Demonstrate proper reliance on God, others, and self through generous giving of time and skills, by collaboratively incorporating others’ ideas, welcoming candid input, recognizing others’ need for grace and extending forgiveness and empathy. (Relentless Trust).  
• Prioritize others’ needs for a missional outcome, characterized by joy, with active listening and problem-solving skills, while encouraging and empowering fellow believers. (Joyful Camaraderie). 
• Trust God with new approaches and changes, and communicate needs and limits with emotional intelligence*, while seeking confidence and wisdom in Christ. (Courageous Faithfulness) 
• Seek and foster authentic Christ-Centered relationships with people of various backgrounds and an inviting environment and empower historically marginalized groups and indigenous populations (within the local context), through active listening, inclusion, advocacy of those who are vulnerable and respect of others’ experiences. (Kingdom Inspired Diversity).