West Oahu Ministry Site Director

Position Summary

Position Purpose

The Campus Life Director (CLD) is responsible for overseeing the operations of all Campus Life HS activities on the west side of Oahu. This covers 5-7 ministry sites. The CLD will ensure all Campus Life HS staff and volunteers will complete all necessary training and manage their input of information into the Impact system. The CLD will manage, train, supervise and evaluate all staff and volunteers/Interns in the West Oahu area.

This position also includes direct oversight of the following:

To manage and coordinate all Campus Life duties at the following high schools: Campbell, Kapolei, Mililani, Nanakuli, Waianae and Waipahu. The employee will manage contact with school administration, student leaders, volunteers and church partners. Employee will conduct and oversee all activities related to relational ministry consistent with YFC CL HS processes and RMA's. Employee will oversee the spiritual development of youth, student leaders, volunteers and any interns under their supervision.

Employee will work toward the goal of having 40 to 60 students per club, 7 to 15 student leaders for each club. Each club should be supported be 2 volunteers, an intern and a prayer covering.

Hours and Time

This position is design for full time employment. This may require working on weekdays and some holidays. You may be required to work irregular hours. YFC Hawaii is looking for a minimum of 3 years commitment.

The Ministry Site Director is a position that requires spiritual and organizational leadership skills, the ability to work with and through other people, and strong communication skills. S/he must embrace and build a team that embodies YFC’s Cultural Attributes: Christ-centered, enduring humility, relentless trust, courageous faithfulness, joyful camaraderie, and kingdom inspired diversity. S/he will seek to implement relational ministry actions to develop Authentic Christ-Sharing Relationships with young people within the context of their YFC ministry model.

Essential Functions

Ministry Team Development (60%)

Recruit, train, and maintain volunteer ministry leader team in accordance with the processes found in the Knowledge Base
Create a strong connection between local churches and the ministry site
Provide training materials and ministry site standards for ministry leaders
Develop healthy 3 Story teams for each ministry site
Establish necessary support and guidelines to ensure healthy and growing ministry at all sites
Be an advocate in the community for young people
Report progress and ministry updates to YFC

Relational Ministry Action Development (30%)

Responsible for managing, facilitating and serving in the Relational Ministry Actions (RMAs)
Direct the 3 Story Team at their site in accomplishing the standards outlined in the RMAs found in the Knowledge Base
Establish and develop programming materials
Train and evaluate ministry site leaders in the implementation of curriculum materials

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 word 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.

Position Requirements

Knowledge & Skills

Embraces the vision, mission and Statement of Faith of YFC
Participation in YFC’s Blueprint for Leadership
Understands YFC’s 5 Essentials and leads through this model
Self-Motivator
Strong moral character and of good repute
Connect well with youth
Well-spoken in front of youth and adults
Manage a team of diverse volunteers
Honors and pursues diversity of gifts, cultures and ethnicities
Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills
Able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
Good relationship building skills with adults and young people
Perseverance through opposition and obstacles

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 fosters 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. Willing to demonstrate and/or possesses the following:

Ability to humbly serve and honor others even in difficult situations with prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience. (Enduring Humility)
Demonstrates 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)
Prioritizes others’ needs for a missional outcome, characterized by joy, with active listening and problem-solving skills, while encouraging and empowering fellow believers. (Joyful Camaraderie)
Trusts God with new approaches and changes, and communicates needs and limits with emotional intelligence, while seeking confidence and wisdom in Christ. (Courageous Faithfulness)
Seeks authentic Christ-Centered relationships with people of various backgrounds, fosters an inviting environment and empowers historically marginalized groups and indigenous populations (within the local context), through active listening, inclusion, advocacy for those who are vulnerable and respect of others’ experiences. (Kingdom Inspired Diversity)

Credentials Required & Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Degree
Three years of ministry experience

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

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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