MINISTRY DIRECTOR

MINISTRY DIRECTOR

Where Hermiston, OR Job Type Full-Time Posted On June 26, 2026 Classification Exempt Category Ministry Location / Chapter Blue Mountain Area Ministry Site Campus life HS Ministry Model Campus Life HS Hours 40 a week Position Summary Division Blue Mountain YFC (Hermiston, Oregon)

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Ministry Hours 40 hours a week (includes flex time for evening clubs, camps) Status Full-time, salaried, exempt Salary To be determined by Board- competitive with regional youth ministry roles Location Campus Life Hermiston OR / Blue Mountain youth for Christ Reports to Executive Director Supervises Program volunteers, program intern, program kids Date Prepared 6/8/26 Position Summary The Ministry Director is the primary driver of student ministry at Campus Life Hermiston. This role owns the weekly programming, student relationships, volunteer culture, and ministry event calendar — the front lines of reaching young people in Umatilla County. This is not a support or administrative role. The Ministry Director is a skilled, experienced youth minister who can independently plan and execute a full ministry year, develop and retain volunteers, disciple students, and represent Campus Life with credibility at school campuses, churches, and in the community. The Executive Director removes organizational obstacles so the Ministry Director can focus on students. Primary and Secondary Steward Responsibilities 1. Weekly Club Programs Plan and execute weekly High School Club Plan and execute weekly Junior High Club Develop monthly topic series planned at least six weeks in advance Prepare and deliver engaging messages aligned with Youth For Christ Campus Life curriculum. Arrive early and stay late to foster meaningful relationships with students. 2. Student Discipleship & Relationships Maintain intentional one-on-one relationships with a core group of students. Develop and lead Contact Kid teams within local schools. Maintain regular presence on school campuses through Lunch Club, school events, and student activities. Facilitate transition opportunities for eighth-grade students entering high school ministry. Track attendance and personally follow up with absent students within 48 hours when appropriate. Mentor students through formal discipleship relationships each semester. 3. Volunteer Development Recruit, screen, onboard, train, and support ministry volunteers. Maintain healthy leader-to-student ratios across all ministry programs. Lead monthly volunteer meetings focused on connection, spiritual growth, and ministry preparation. Invest personally in volunteer leadership and spiritual development. Encourage volunteer participation in regional and national YFC training opportunities. Supervise and mentor interns participating in the ministry. 4. Event & Retreat Coordination Execute the annual ministry calendar in partnership with the Executive Director. Coordinate retreats, camps, conferences, and outreach events. Plan and lead recreational activities that create relational ministry opportunities. Organize student follow-up and re-engagement opportunities following camps and conferences. Represent Campus Life at community events and public outreach opportunities. 5. Ministry Planning & Reporting Maintain accurate attendance records and provide monthly reports. Establish and track measurable ministry goals. Assist in annual ministry reporting and strategic planning efforts. Maintain

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database entries and reporting requirements. Participate in regional training and implement best practices locally. 6. Spiritual Leadership Model a growing and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. Lead regular times of prayer, devotion, and worship with students and volunteers. Maintain healthy personal spiritual disciplines. Pursue accountability, mentorship, and professional growth through YFC leadership. 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. 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. Position Requirements Knowledge & Skills Embraces the vision, mission and Statement of Faith of YFC 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 Credentials Required & Preferred Education

• Demonstrated personal faith in Jesus Christ and agreement with Youth For Christ's Statement of Faith.
• High School + Graduate
• Minimum of two years of youth ministry experience preferred.
• Ability to build authentic relationships with teenagers, especially those not connected to a local church.
• Experience planning and leading youth programs and speaking to groups.
• Strong volunteer recruitment, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule including evenings and occasional weekends.
• Successful completion of required background and reference checks.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel for ministry activities 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.