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FOCUS
Raleigh, NC (In Person)
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Position Description AREA
DIRECTOR - FOCUS RALEIGH
FOCUS, the Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools, is an interdenominational youth ministry established in ten areas along the East Coast. For more than six decades, FOCUS has invited independent school students in grades 6-12 to explore a life of faith that is real, adventurous,intellectually sound, and practical to daily life. During the school year, FOCUS pursues this goal through area-based activities and discipleship, both one-on-one and in small groups . From May through August, we offer a variety of Summer Programs, most of which take place at our Martha's Vineyard Study Center. PositionDescription:
The Raleigh Area Director will be responsible for all aspects of area ministry, including program delivery and managing the relationships between staf, students, parents, volunteers, school faculty, donors, and the local community we serve. Specifcally, the Raleigh Area Director will:- Develop and implement a vision for the Area, in keeping with the FOCUS ministry-wide vision, in order to reach independent school students for Christ.
- Work with the FOCUS Director of Field Ministry and the Area Sponsoring Committee (ASC), to develop short and long-term goals and strategies to meet the needs of the Area .
- Minister directly to students and teach biblical truth when: o Leading Bible studies, worship, and prayer for leaders and students.
- Serve terms that speak to the group we are looking to reach. as a direct source of communication with parents, families, school administrators, faculty, and area churches to build and strengthen relationships.
- Maintain direct and routine communication with the FOCUS Director of Field Ministry and other National Ofce functions such as Development, Operations, and Human Resources .
- Oversee, encourage, and develop Area staf and volunteers as part of an Area-wide team, including establishing and supervising each staf member's work responsibilities.
- Establish and implement an annual budget in coordination with the ASC, Director of Field Ministry, and Chief Operating Ofcer, and manage the Area's ministry expenses.
- Fundraise, in conjunction with the ASC, for the area operating budget by developing and maintaining relationships with donors, and planning and coordinating special fundraising events.
- Participate in ministry-wide initiatives and committees. Position requirements: The ideal candidate will have:
- A passion for the Christian Gospel, and will be required to sign and abide by the FOCUS Statement of Faith.
- A strong interest in youth ministry. Some familiarity with independent schools and culture is strongly preferred.
- Faithful participation in a local church and a commitment to ongoing personal spiritual development.
- Ability and willingness to commit himself/herself to FOCUS for a minimum of three years . FOCUS assumes that all staf will stay with FOCUS until a clear call from God determines other plans.
- Availability to lead fve weeks at summer programs on Martha's Vineyard and to attend three staf meeting sessions in January, May, and August annually.
Compensation:
FOCUS provides a package that includes:- Competitivesalary, depending on experience/education.
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Short Term Disability insurance for Full-Time staf. Monthly premiums are currently paid for in full by FOCUS, requiring no premium contribution from the staf member.
- Eligibility to participate in voluntary contributions to the FOCUS-sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan. FOCUS provides a dollar-to-dollar match to contributions, not to exceed 5% of eligible wages, once tenure eligibility requirements are met, and may also provide a discretionary contribution on an annual basis.
- 4 weeks paid vacation/year.
- 10 Paid Time Of (PTO) days to be used as personal/sick days.