Mason City Middle School Campus Life Ministry Director

The Campus Life Director oversees middle school ministry in the Mason City area. This is a professional position that requires spiritual and organizational leadership skills, the ability to work with and through other people, communication skills, a heart for reaching young people with the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the ability to minister to youth in evangelism and discipleship within the context of YFC methodology. They also need to demonstrate commitment to Youth for Christ Statement of Faith, as outlined in the Personnel Policy.

Campus Life ministry combines healthy relationships with creative programs to help young people make good choices, establish a solid foundation for life, and positively impact their schools. Campus Life directors work with local teachers, counselors, administrators, youth pastors and parents in hopes of developing positive support networks for young people.

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 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.

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

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.

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 YFC 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. 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.

Knowledge & Skills

• Must have a good understanding of the Bible & 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 strong relational skills with youth and adults
• Must have good organizational, time management, and planning skills
• Must have the ability to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers

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 foster healthy relationships with 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

• A high school diploma is required, Bachelors degree preferred
• All full-time staff are required to complete their Leadership Blueprint within 2 years of hire and upon completion, will be awarded a YFC/USA Ministry Credential.

Qualities

• A Fully Committed Follower of Jesus Christ
• Actively Growing Faith
• Committed to a Local Church
• Godly Character
• In Agreement with YFC’s Statement of Faith

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Ministry: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mason City, IA 50401: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000