The Organization:

Youth for Christ (YFC) reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ, and commitment to social involvement. Jesus is the life in all of our stories. We’re working to bring that truth to light by building Christ-Centered communities of young people across the U.S. 

The 5 Essentials for YFC Ministry Sites:

1. Widespread Prayer: We deliberately engage lots of Christians to intercede on behalf of the ministry site.
2. Loving Relationships: We consistently pursue lost kids to establish authentic, Christ-sharing relationships.
3. Faithful Bible Teaching: We accurately handle Biblical truth, regularly coaching kids to apply it in their lives. 
4. Collaborative Community Strategy: We intentionally work with local churches and other partners.
5. Adults who Empower: We strategically develop leaders to connect to more students. 

The Position:

The Executive Director is a strategic coach who can lead, inspire and execute the vision of Youth For Christ in their community. The Executive Director 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. 

Essential Functions:

Visionary Strategist (20%) 

• Create and Communicate Vision
• Shape & Execute Strategy in line with YFC USA Processes, Standards and Best Practices:
• Develop and execute a five-year strategic plan for Lansing YFC.
• Develop and execute a yearly marketing plan and execution calendar that shares the vision of the ministry.
• Take regular time for reflection and prayer; listening to and depending on Jesus for His guidance in this role

Team Developer (40%)

• Demonstrate Christ-like Character
• Mentor & Coach
• People Selection & Development
• Board Development

Ministry Developer (20%)

• Authentic Christ-sharing Relationships Focused
• Create 3Story Communities
• Plan, Implement & Evaluate Ministry Outcomes.

Resource Steward (20%)

• Fund Development
• Operations, including Financial
• Asset Management 

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, YFC staff are recognized as associate ministers 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 the word and in the practice of faith expression.
• Remain actively involved in a local church
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum of 5 years related experience is preferred
• Significant experience in senior leadership roles at a youth-serving organization, having demonstrated proficiency in many or all of the above areas of responsibility
• Proven financial management and fundraising acumen 
• Integrity, enthusiasm, and an exemplary work ethic
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style
• Positive attitude with an innate ability to devise creative solutions

Salary & Benefits:

• $75,000 - $90,000 per year
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

AAP/EEO 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 are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.