WEST FORK CAMPUS LIFE DIRECTOR

WEST FORK CAMPUS LIFE DIRECTOR

Where Sheffield, IA Job Type Full-Time Posted On April 1, 2026 Classification Exempt Category Ministry Location / Chapter Greater Iowa Area Ministry Site West Fork Middle School Ministry Model Campus Life MS Position Summary The Campus Life Director oversees Middle School and High School Ministry in the West Fork School District. 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:

Widespread Prayer (10%) 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 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. Volunteer Development (20%) 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. Missional Fundraising & Donor Development (10%)

• Securing funding through tailored written correspondence
• Leading in-person donor appointments with key stakeholders
• Delivering presentations on organizational needs
• Supporting chapter-level fundraising events Additional Duties (5%) Responsibilities include:
• Completing required reports and documentation: Weekly Ministry Reports Weekly staff meetings Weekly supervisor meetings Monthly expense reports
• Participating in bi-annual evaluations
• Complete required training and credentialing Position Requirements Knowledge & Skills Embraces the vision, mission and Statement of Faith of YFC Understands YFC's 5 Essentials and leads through this model 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 Our cultural attributes are not about competency.

It is an obedience to the call of Christ on our lives. YFC believes that spiritually healthy adults fosters healthy relationships with our kids. We place a heavy commitment and emphasis on developing and equipping a Christ-centered life marked by Enduring Humility, Relentless Trust, Joyful Camaraderie, Courageous Faithfulness and Kingdom Inspired Diversity. Willing to demonstrate and/or possesses the following: Ability to humbly serve and honor others even in difficult situations with prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience. (Enduring Humility) Demonstrates proper reliance on God, others, and self through generous giving of time and skills, by collaboratively incorporating others' ideas, welcoming candid input, recognizing others' need for grace and extending forgiveness and empathy. (Relentless Trust) Prioritizes others' needs for a missional outcome, characterized by joy, with active listening and problem-solving skills, while encouraging and empowering fellow believers. (Joyful Camaraderie) Trusts God with new approaches and changes, and communicates needs and limits with emotional intelligence, while seeking confidence and wisdom in Christ. (Courageous Faithfulness) Seeks authentic Christ-Centered relationships with people of various backgrounds, fosters an inviting environment and empowers historically marginalized groups and indigenous populations (within the local context), through active listening, inclusion, advocacy for those who are vulnerable and respect of others' experiences. (Kingdom Inspired Diversity) Credentials Required & Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree (Preferred but not required) Three years of ministry experience (Preferred but not required) Fundraising Responsibilities All YFC employees are expected to regularly and actively participate in faithful activities that advance the stewardship functions of YFC USA. These activities will include—but are not limited to— extending invitations to fund raising events, recruiting personal circle of influence/YFC donor contacts, sending letters, handwritten notes, personal calls, and personally ministering to donor contacts. Benefits 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.