Description:

Northern Kentucky Young Life Capernaum is looking for an area director with a unique opportunity for a ministry rebuild. Capernaum has more than 10 years of history in Northern Kentucky as a stand-alone ministry. We are looking for an area director who can build and lead a team of volunteers and connect with students with disabilities in area high schools.

NKY YL Capernaum hosts a large summer day camp and The Royal Prom which is known across the area. The Capernaum committee is a committed and experienced team of adults who know and love the ministry of Capernaum and the disabilities community in NKY.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate spiritual leadership on a personal and professional level.
• Coordinate with local churches in support of the Capernaum ministry.
• Model excellence to other leaders in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping.
• Develop a plan to recruit, train, disciple, and develop local volunteer leaders to introduce students with disabilities to the gospel.
• Establish and develop the area calendar including clubs, Campaigners, camps, and special events.
• Develop relationships with leaders in the community in order to share the vision of Young Life Capernaum and invite them into it.
• Raise personal support and maintain good donor-care practices.
• Oversee the resource development of the area; meet with donors and help with fundraising events and/or opportunities.
• Consistently communicate ministry updates and progress to donor partners.
• Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders, and donors for area records.
• Host and facilitate monthly club and weekly Campaigners events.
• Connect with students in NKY schools, sports teams, organizations, and clubs.
• Participate in or lead staff events and Capernaum training events as required by Young Life.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated strong team leadership, ideally with Young Life.
• Previous work with adolescent kids is necessary, ideally with Young Life.
• Past Young Life staff experience preferred.
• Willingness to commit to serve NKY Capernaum for three to five years.
• Have an adventurous and adaptable attitude.
• Vision and ability to recruit, develop, and multiply leaders and volunteers.
• Innovative attitude toward developing ministry.
• Ability to identify and develop fundraising opportunities within the local community.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• College degree preferred.
• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Will include the extremes of a camp assignment, e.g., heat/cold, dirt, long hours, and the physical demands of hiking, horseback riding, boating, etc. Staff person must be able to handle these conditions.

Benefits:

• ​Medical, dental, and vision coverage (at no cost to you).
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 401(k) matching plan (up to four percent).​​
• Health club benefit.
• And more!

How to Apply:

Please submit an online application, including resume and cover letter, via the button below.