Greater Iowa Area Fort Dodge Middle School Campus Life Director Campus Life MS F
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The Campus Life Director oversees middle school ministry in Fort Dodge. This position provides spiritual and organizational leadership to reach young people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through authentic Christ-sharing relationships. This role requires the ability to work with and through others, lead volunteers, communicate effectively, and engage in relational ministry through evangelism and discipleship within the context of Youth for Christ methodology. The Campus Life Director must demonstrate a strong commitment to the Youth for Christ Statement of Faith, as outlined in the Personnel Policy.
What You’ll Do:
Build and lead a prayer team that prays regularly for the ministry and for students.
Model a life of prayer and dependence on God.
Building Relationships with Students (35%)
Consistently spend time with middle school students, especially those who may not yet know Jesus.
Use a variety of approaches:
Spending time with students on their turf rather that be the school, games, or the skate park,
Organizing and executing fun events for middle school students
Lead high energy large group programs designed to engage students that may not yet know Jesus in a fun, welcoming, and non-threatening way.
Lead small groups that foster deeper conversation and discipleship.
Meet with students one-on-one for mentoring, encouragement, and discipleship in public and policy approved settings.
Faithful Bible Teaching (10%)
Prepare and share relevant Bible-based lessons in large or small group settings.
Encourage students to apply Biblical truth to their daily lives.
Partnering with the Community (10%)
Build strong connections with local churches, schools, and community organizations to support students and families.
Work closely with the school administration to serve the needs of students.
Recruit, train, and support a team of caring adult volunteers who will invest in students.
Equip leaders to form meaningful, Christ-centered relationships with teens.
Securing funding through tailored written correspondence
Leading in-person donor appointments with key stakeholders
Delivering presentations on organizational needs
Organizational & Administrative Responsibilities (5%)
Submit reports and ministry updates on time.
Attend weekly staff meetings and supervisor check-ins.
Track and report expenses.
Participate in staff training, evaluations, and occasional fundraising events.
Help ensure financial and prayer support for the ministry site.
What We’re Looking For:
A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with Youth For Christ’s Statement of Faith.
A heart for middle school students, especially those who may not come from church backgrounds.
Strong relational and communication skills.
Ability to lead and equip volunteers.
Organized and dependable, able to balance ministry with reporting and administrative tasks.
Position Requirements Knowledge & Skills
Must have a good understanding of the Bible, and specifically Gospel message
Must have a heart for youth evangelism and discipleship
Must have proven leadership, teaching, and communication skills with youth and adults
Must have good organizational, time management, and planning skills
Must have the ability to recruit, train, and supervise a diverse team of volunteers
Self-Motivator
Strong moral character and of good repute
Connect well with youth
Well-spoken in front of youth and adults
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
Credentials Required & Preferred Education
Bachelor’s Degree (preferred not required)
Three years of ministry experience (preferred not required)
All YFC employees are expected to regularly and actively participate in faithful activities that advance the stewardship functions of Greater Iowa Youth For Christ. Each ministry staff member is expected to fundraise an agreed-upon amount or percentage of funding toward their ministry. 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.
10 paid Holidays
Cell phone reimbursement up to $50/monthly
Reduced cost collegiate level degrees (AA, BA, MA) through partnering institutions
3% Simple IRA match
Vacation accrual of 10 days for the first year
40 hours of sick leave per year
Paid week off between Christmas and New Year's annually (not counted as part of accrued vacation time)
Paid sabbatical leave after 7 years of full-time employment
Housing Allowance for qualified staff
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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What You’ll Do:
Build and lead a prayer team that prays regularly for the ministry and for students.
Model a life of prayer and dependence on God.
Building Relationships with Students (35%)
Consistently spend time with middle school students, especially those who may not yet know Jesus.
Use a variety of approaches:
Spending time with students on their turf rather that be the school, games, or the skate park,
Organizing and executing fun events for middle school students
Lead high energy large group programs designed to engage students that may not yet know Jesus in a fun, welcoming, and non-threatening way.
Lead small groups that foster deeper conversation and discipleship.
Meet with students one-on-one for mentoring, encouragement, and discipleship in public and policy approved settings.
Faithful Bible Teaching (10%)
Prepare and share relevant Bible-based lessons in large or small group settings.
Encourage students to apply Biblical truth to their daily lives.
Partnering with the Community (10%)
Build strong connections with local churches, schools, and community organizations to support students and families.
Work closely with the school administration to serve the needs of students.
Recruit, train, and support a team of caring adult volunteers who will invest in students.
Equip leaders to form meaningful, Christ-centered relationships with teens.
Securing funding through tailored written correspondence
Leading in-person donor appointments with key stakeholders
Delivering presentations on organizational needs
Organizational & Administrative Responsibilities (5%)
Submit reports and ministry updates on time.
Attend weekly staff meetings and supervisor check-ins.
Track and report expenses.
Participate in staff training, evaluations, and occasional fundraising events.
Help ensure financial and prayer support for the ministry site.
What We’re Looking For:
A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with Youth For Christ’s Statement of Faith.
A heart for middle school students, especially those who may not come from church backgrounds.
Strong relational and communication skills.
Ability to lead and equip volunteers.
Organized and dependable, able to balance ministry with reporting and administrative tasks.
Position Requirements Knowledge & Skills
Must have a good understanding of the Bible, and specifically Gospel message
Must have a heart for youth evangelism and discipleship
Must have proven leadership, teaching, and communication skills with youth and adults
Must have good organizational, time management, and planning skills
Must have the ability to recruit, train, and supervise a diverse team of volunteers
Self-Motivator
Strong moral character and of good repute
Connect well with youth
Well-spoken in front of youth and adults
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
Credentials Required & Preferred Education
Bachelor’s Degree (preferred not required)
Three years of ministry experience (preferred not required)
All YFC employees are expected to regularly and actively participate in faithful activities that advance the stewardship functions of Greater Iowa Youth For Christ. Each ministry staff member is expected to fundraise an agreed-upon amount or percentage of funding toward their ministry. 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.
10 paid Holidays
Cell phone reimbursement up to $50/monthly
Reduced cost collegiate level degrees (AA, BA, MA) through partnering institutions
3% Simple IRA match
Vacation accrual of 10 days for the first year
40 hours of sick leave per year
Paid week off between Christmas and New Year's annually (not counted as part of accrued vacation time)
Paid sabbatical leave after 7 years of full-time employment
Housing Allowance for qualified staff
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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