Stateline Illinois Area City Life Operations Director Rockford, IL

Company: Yfcnin
Location: Rockford
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

The City Life Operations Director will oversee programming and logistics for the City Life Center. Working under the supervision of the Director of Ministry and in conjunction with the City Life team, the City Life Operations Director will coordinate ministry operations. The City Life Operations Director will implement programming to address the primary holistic needs of 11-19 year olds, equipping and empowering them to become transformed lifelong followers of Jesus, through comprehensive ministry efforts.Essential Job Functions and Duties

• Oversee City Life operations team and ministry activities at the City Life facility multiple evenings a week.
• Organize and develop programming schedule for City Life Center.
• Empower operations team and volunteers to implement scheduled programming.
• Collaborate with City Life Ministry Director to create synergy between outreach and programming efforts.
• Champion safety standards and adhere to best practices and processes to ensure safety of all at the City Life facility.
• Coordinate supply infrastructure in connection with the City Life Volunteer Coordinator.
• Develop a cleaning schedule to ensure City Life facility is properly cleaned and maintained.
• Participate in weekly City Life team meetings focused on developing creative programming, assessing ministry needs, and praying for ministry vision.
• Collaborate with the City Life team and Director of Ministry on developing ministry goals for City Life and mapping out steps for achieving these meaningful goals.
• Champion YFC Ambassadors initiative among current and prospective volunteers and donors.
• Collaborate with the Development Director in an effort to execute See the Story events that highlight what's happening at the City Life facility.
• Actively participate in staff meetings and contribute ideas to enhance the mission of YFC.
• Assist other staff members when necessary in the development and implementation of ministry and personal spiritual growth.
• Refer to the Knowledge Base standards, processes & best practices in coordinating efficient and effective ministryAll YFC regular full-time employees will be given the opportunity to be involved in the Stewardship functions of YFC/USA. These opportunities could include fundraising events, YFC donor contacts, and other opportunities as provided.Spiritual ResponsibilitiesBecause 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 a 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.Note: In the future, YFC USA will be establishing the guidelines for the Ordination or Licensing for staff.At that time additional job description content will be distributed for those staff who qualify for this standing.NOTE:This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.Position RequirementsKnowledge & Skills
    • Embraces the vision, mission and Statement of Faith of YFC
    • Participation in YFC's Blueprint for Leadership
    • 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 obstaclesOur 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)
        • Three years of ministry experience (preferred)EOE StatementYFC is classified as an Association of Churches and as such our hiring practices reflect that designation. As a religious nonprofit organization, Youth For Christ 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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