Job Board

Job Description

Specifically, the Area Director will:

• Develop and implement a vision for the Area, in keeping with the FOCUS ministry-wide vision, 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:
  • Leading Bible studies, worship, and prayer for leaders and students.
  • Organizing and speaking at local and national school-season and summer programs.
  • Organizing and leading discipleship groups and Bible studies for students, both on and off campus.
  • Facilitating leadership training for volunteers and students.
  • Planning and executing weekly and/or monthly outreach events for seekers.
  • Conducting contact work by attending plays, games, and concerts, spending time with students over outings, and providing spiritual counsel. This work is a critical aspect of the position as it offers opportunities to teach the Gospel in real-life terms that speak to the group we are looking to reach.
• Serve 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 Office functions such as Development, Operations, and Human Resources.
• Oversee, encourage, and develop Area staff and volunteers as part of an Area-wide team, including establishing and supervising each staff member’s work responsibilities.
• Establish and implement an annual budget in coordination with the ASC, Director of Field Ministry, and Chief Operating Officer, 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 staff will stay with FOCUS until a clear call from God determines other plans.

• Availability to lead five weeks at summer programs on Martha’s Vineyard and to attend three staff meeting sessions in January, May, and August annually.

Compensation: 

FOCUS provides a package that includes:

• Competitive salary, depending on experience/education.

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Short-Term Disability insurance for Full-Time staff. Monthly premiums are currently paid for in full by FOCUS, requiring no premium contribution from the staff 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 Off (PTO) days to be used as personal/sick days.