Operations Manager

Position Overview:

Youth Dynamics’ vision is to see youth transformed by the power of Christ, integrated into the local church, and impacting their world for Him. This full-time ministry position supports this vision by promoting the ministry through strategic marketing and communication strategies. This position is funded by personal support-raising.

We are seeking to hire a full-time Operations Manager to help fulfill our mission. This person will be responsible to develop, oversee, and supervise all aspects of Youth Dynamics Adventures Operations, including vehicles, equipment and facilities and the associated systems.

If you desire to serve in a Christian workplace and use your skills to help fulfill the mission of Youth Dynamics, this could be a great opportunity for you. This position is an exciting opportunity to join and impact a growing and vibrant Christian organization with a 50+ year history of eternally impacting youth for Jesus.

Reports to: Adventure Director

Supervises: Operations Coordinators and select volunteers

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Leadership: Lead and facilitate the Operations Team meetings. Develop, oversee, and supervise Operations Team members, ensuring the fulfillment of the Internal Commitments while effectively utilizing Team Decision Making Principles (info sharing, feedback, collaborative).
2. Administration: Develop and manage the Operations Team strategic plan and budget.
3. Logistics: Manage and maintain our facilities, grounds, equipment and logistics in a professional manner.
4. Team Involvement: Actively participate on the local Management Team.
5. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of maintenance and repair of equipment, vehicles and facility systems.
• Skill in construction techniques.
• Experience in gear needed for a functional Adventure base.
• Working knowledge of standard office procedures and technologies (phone, computer, printer, photocopier, scanner, fax machine, calculator)

Job Requirements:

• A degree is not needed for this position, but 3 or more years of experience in operations functions is highly recommended.
• Collaborative management style and approach. Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fundraising 100% or more of personal support.

Competencies and Qualifications:

1. Active and growing relationship with Christ.
2. Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with people from varied cultural, socioeconomic, educational, and experiential backgrounds
3. Attention to detail
4. Work independently and within a team, with initiative, yet accept direction

Salary and Benefits:

• Pay* $42k-64k depending on experience
• Health insurance reimbursement options
• 401k retirement plan – organizational match (up to 3%)
• Paid time off

*Compensation: The Support Raising Journey:

Youth Dynamics partners with Via Generosity (www.viagenerosity.org) to offer the best and most updated training on raising personal support. You will be provided with a personal support raising coach as well as all of the necessary training to successfully:

• Raise 100% of salary, benefits, and necessary ministry expenses to meet your financial
• Best-in-class training to maintain financial vitality and great donor
• Communicate ministry updates and progress to donor

Job Type: Full-Time

How to Apply:

Please fill out the application online at https://yd.org/join-our-team/full-timestaff/. In addition, please send a cover letter summarizing your qualifications, what you bring to this position, why you want to work for Youth Dynamics, along with your resume to hr@yd.org.

Position Status: Open Until Filled