EXECUTIVE TRAINING SPECIALIST

Youth For Christ USA Inc.; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth For Christ USA Inc. seeks a National Executive Training Specialist to strengthen leadership capacity by equipping Executive Leaders across the Movement.

You will design and deliver cohesive development strategies, curate content, and lead executive cohorts to foster peer learning and accountability, aligning with the Strategic Plan. The role partners with the Leader Formation Department and national leaders to build pipelines, recruit talent, and ensure ministries grow with spiritual depth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required and leadership experience in development/training.
• Experience designing leadership development programs, facilitating cohorts, and working with consultants.
• Strong communication, presentation and group facilitation skills for in-person and virtual environments.
• Ability to design, curate, and adapt leadership content and resources.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments and national movements.

Responsibilities

• Co-design and deliver high-quality training experiences for Executive Leaders.
• Create, curate, and improve leadership content, tools, and learning experiences.
• Lead Executive Leader cohorts and recruit/coordinate cohort leaders.
• Identify potential executive leaders and contribute to recruitment strategies.
• Collaborate with national and field leaders to align development with strategic priorities.
• Apply a Design Thinking mindset to planning, collaboration, and execution.
• Support spiritual formation and mission-aligned leadership as part of executive development.

Skills

Executive leadership

Learning design

Facilitation

Content creation

Public speaking

Project management

Collaboration

Strategic planning

Spiritual maturity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Leadership/organizational development certification

Job description

Position Summary

The National Executive Training Specialist plays a critical role in strengthening the leadership capacity of Youth for Christ by equipping Executive Leaders to lead healthy, effective, and missionally aligned chapters. This role translates the vision and priorities of the Movement’s Strategic Plan into practical, high-quality learning experiences that help Executive Leaders grow in their leadership, spiritual formation, organizational effectiveness, and ability to lead their chapters toward greater mission impact. Working in close partnership with the Leader Formation Department and other national leaders, the Executive Training Specialist will develop and deliver a cohesive leadership development strategy that provides continuity across the Executive Leader journey. This includes creating and curating exceptional content, facilitating training experiences and executive cohorts, and identifying and engaging highly qualified internal and external consultants who can equip leaders in areas of specialized expertise. The Specialist will also cultivate and lead a network of cohort leaders who, through mutually agreed-upon roles and MOUs, can facilitate executive learning communities across the Movement. Through these cohorts and other development opportunities, this role will foster meaningful peer learning, accountability, collaboration, and practical application. This person must bring both the ability to build excellent learning experiences and the leadership presence to facilitate them. They will understand the unique demands of executive leadership and create environments where leaders can wrestle with real challenges, develop new capabilities, deepen their spiritual foundation, and leave with practical tools to lead more effectively. Ultimately, the National Executive Training Specialist will help ensure that Executive Leaders across Youth for Christ are not only equipped to execute the Strategic Plan, but are continually formed as leaders who can multiply people, strengthen chapters, steward resources, lead through change, and advance the mission with spiritual depth, courage, and vision. Proactively identify high-capacity leaders across the Movement who demonstrate the potential for future executive leadership, including those who may not currently be part of an identified executive leadership pool. Partner with national and field leadership to recognize emerging talent, assess leadership readiness, and create appropriate pathways for development. Lead National Executive Recruitment and Screening: Help build and execute a national approach for identifying, screening, and recruiting potential Executive Leaders from both within and outside the Youth for Christ Movement. Develop processes and relationships that create a strong and diverse pipeline of qualified candidates who demonstrate alignment with the mission, values, leadership expectations, and spiritual foundation of Youth for Christ. Connect Recruitment to Formation and Development: Work collaboratively with the Leader Formation Department and other national leaders to ensure that identified and emerging executive leaders have access to intentional development, cohort experiences, mentoring, assessment, and other opportunities that prepare them for future executive leadership responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Co-Design and deliver high-quality training experiences that equip Executive Leaders to lead effectively and execute the Movement’s Strategic Plan. Facilitate training, workshops, and learning experiences while identifying and coordinating qualified internal and external experts in key areas of executive leadership.
• Content Creation, Curation & Learning Design — 25%
• Create, curate, and improve practical leadership content, tools, and learning experiences for Executive Leaders. Partner with the Leader Formation Department to ensure continuity of development and a strong foundation of spiritual formation.
• Executive Cohorts & Leadership Community — 20%
• Lead Executive Leader cohorts that foster peer learning, accountability, and practical application. Recruit, equip, and support a network of qualified cohort leaders who serve through mutually agreed-upon roles and MOUs.
• Executive Leadership Pipeline, Screening & Recruitment — 15%
• Identify high-capacity leaders within the Movement who demonstrate potential for executive leadership and help create pathways for their development. Contribute to a national strategy for screening and recruiting qualified Executive Leader candidates from both inside and outside Youth for Christ.
• Strategic Collaboration, Administration & Other Responsibilities — 10%
• Collaborate with national and field leaders to ensure a coordinated approach to executive development. Participate in planning, evaluation, reporting, meetings, and other responsibilities or special projects that support the mission and strategic priorities of Youth for Christ.

Throughout the functions apply a Design Thinking mindset in daily work, integrating innovation and Christ-centered, human-centered problem-solving into planning, collaboration, and execution.

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 Youth for Christ be recognized as an associate minister of the Gospel.

• 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 words 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.

YFC Cultural Attributes

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 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.

• Ability to humbly serve and honor others even in difficult situations with prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience. (Enduring Humility).
• Demonstrate 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).
• Prioritize others’ needs for a missional outcome, characterized by joy, with active listening and problem‑solving skills, while encouraging and empowering fellow believers. (Joyful Camaraderie).
• Trust God with new approaches and changes, and communicate needs and limits with emotional intelligence*, while seeking confidence and wisdom in Christ. (Courageous Faithfulness)
• Seek and foster authentic Christ‑Centered relationships with people of various backgrounds and an inviting environment and empower historically marginalized groups and indigenous populations (within the local context), through active listening, inclusion, advocacy of those who are vulnerable and respect of others’ experiences. (Kingdom Inspired Diversity).

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 fundraising events, recruiting personal circle of influence/YFC donor contacts, sending letters, handwritten notes, personal calls, and personally ministering to donor contacts.

Budget Responsibilities

A Budget Manager is responsible for aligning all financial resources to the YFC/USA strategic plan in accordance with the delegation and direction of the Division Head. The Budget Manager is responsible for coding, approval, and financial decision-making for their assigned Division, Department and/or Action Plan budget. When a budget is overfunded or underfunded, the Budget Manager is responsible for course correcting through the MCCR process.

Position Requirements

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong understanding of executive and organizational leadership, including the challenges of leading people, teams, strategy, and organizational change.
• Ability to design and facilitate engaging learning experiences for experienced leaders and adult learners.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and group facilitation skills, with the ability to lead both in‑person and virtual environments.
• Ability to create, curate, and adapt practical leadership content and resources.
• Strong relational skills and the ability to build trust with Executive Leaders, cohort leaders, consultants, and other partners.
• Ability to identify and develop emerging leaders and recognize potential for future executive leadership.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives.
• Demonstrated spiritual maturity and a commitment to leading from a healthy, Christ‑centered foundation.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and throughout a national movement.

Required

Credentials Required & Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in organizational leadership, leadership development, training, facilitation, or a related field.
• Experience leading, developing, or equipping leaders in a ministry, nonprofit, business, or other organizational setting.
• A personal commitment to the mission, values, and ministry of Youth for Christ.

Preferred

• Five or more years of progressively responsible leadership or leadership development experience.
• Experience working with senior or executive‑level leaders.
• Experience designing leadership development programs, facilitating cohorts, or working with outside consultants and subject‑matter experts.
• Advanced education, certification, or specialized training in leadership, organizational development, adult learning, ministry, or a related field.

Physical Requirements

The ability to communicate orally with customers, vendors, management, and other co‑workers is crucial. Regular use of the telephone and e‑mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information, and to prepare or inspect documents. Activities require the ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, occasionally move about inside the office to access files or office equipment, operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, handheld devices, copy machine, and computer printer. No heavy lifting is expected, though occasional exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force may be required. Good manual dexterity is required for the use of computers, mobile devices, and other productivity technologies. The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer and phone are normal.

Travel Requirements

10-15 days per year

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes

• Vacation time
• Sick Time
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid week off between Christmas and New Years

Health & Welfare Benefits (Voluntary Enrollment)

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Accident

Health And Welfare Benefits (Company Sponsored)

• YFC Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA): $800 Single / $1,000 Family
• Must be enrolled in an eligible plan and amounts are prorated based on hire date.
• Up to 3% 403(b) match upon hire, up to 5% with tenure.
• Access to EAP services
• Short-term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life/AD&D

EEO Statement

Youth For Christ (YFC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or other unlawful discriminatory characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. YFC is classified as an Association of Churches and as such our hiring practices reflect that designation. As a religious nonprofit organization, YFC 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.