College & Young Adults Director

Yorba Linda, CA

Full Time

Mid Level

OVERVIEW
We’re looking for a passionate leader to guide and grow a thriving community of college students and young adults (ages 18–28). This role isn’t just about managing programs—it’s about building relationships, developing leaders, and creating a culture where young adults can explore faith, ask honest questions, and discover their purpose in the context of a Christ-centered community.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Some of the primary duties include:

Leadership
1. Partner with Grow Team Lead, to establish departmental goals and objectives by prioritizing related programs, managing the use of facilities, planning an appropriate budget, delegating tasks and evaluating progress regularly.
2. Recruit, equip and encourage volunteers for leadership in CYA (College and Young Adults).
3. Ensure that spaces used reflect a safe, professional, Christian environment.
4. Plan and supervise weekly gatherings on campus and in the community/area, regular serving opportunities in the community, conferences, retreats and events.
5. Pastor CYA community and work to connect them to the larger church family and Weekend Services.
Gather
1. Oversee GATHERING Program for CYA (18-28).
  - Connect students from Tuesday Night Gatherings to Alpha/Rooted/Life Groups.
  - Teach as requested/needed.
  - Support implementation of logistics, registration, budget, promotion and communications of program.
  - Manage the Gathering Calendar.
  - Oversee series selection, Student/Leader curriculum and format
  - Verify staff and program quality.
  - Set and define program “Wins”.
Grow
1. Oversee GROUP LIFE Program for CYA (18-28), goal for 50% of CYA to participate in a Life Group.
2. Support implementation of logistics, registration, budget, promotion and communications of the Group Life Options for CYA.
3. Manage the Group Life Calendar.
4. Align program with Friends Church Discipleship Vision and Strategy.
5. Participate in Grow and Group Life Trainings and All Church Series.
6. Recruit Leaders and coaches for 3 group launches a year.
7. Set and define program “Wins”
8. Develop and evaluate Group Life Ministry goals with Grow Team Lead.
Go
1. Provide regular/monthly local and service opportunities and one global opportunity a year.
2. Partner with Guest Services and Special Event Director to provide opportunities for CYA community to exercise their gifts throughout the church.
Additional Functions
1. Attend and participate in required Friends Church staff meetings, events, programs, and training that professionally develop the marketing and communications team.
2. May conduct weddings, funerals and baptisms when commissioned.
3. Participate in Rooted, Alpha, or other, all-church Group Life series annually.
4. Attend staff meetings, retreats, and conferences; keep current in related field.
5. Cooperate with the Grow Team by performing any other duties when assigned or instructed.

QUALIFICATIONS

A personal and active relationship with Jesus Christ, living a Christ-centered lifestyle.
A strong commitment to the mission and values of Friends Church.
A commitment to regularly attending Friends Church on weekends, participating in a Life Group, and giving.
A bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum three to five (3-5) years’ experience in student ministries; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
Must be commissioned through FSW.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Outstanding communication, both verbal and written
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to understand, teach, and live out biblical truths.
Ability to comprehend written and oral information and to express written and oral information with clarity.
Ability to travel, work nights, weekends, and holidays as requested.
Detail-oriented and organized. • Excellent time management when working under pressure

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