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Executive Director

Youth for Christ Tacoma Area, Inc.
Tacoma, WA 98402
$110,000 - $125,000 a year - Full-time

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • 403(b) matching
  • 403(b)
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Employee discount
  • Employee assistance program

Full job description

About Tacoma Area Youth for Christ

Tacoma Area Youth for Christ is a Christ-centered nonprofit organization dedicated to reaching young people and their families with the truth and hope of the gospel. Serving more than 1,600 youth annually across 13 sites throughout Pierce County, TYFC focuses on education persistence, trauma-informed care, and recidivism reduction while building lifelong relationships rooted in faith, trust, and hope.

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive and mission leader of the organization, responsible for the overall health, growth, and long-term sustainability of TYFC’s ministry and operations.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the overall vision, strategy, and growth of TYFC across multiple ministry sites
  • Partner closely with the Board of Directors to ensure strong governance and strategic alignment
  • Oversee organizational planning, financial stewardship, and long-term sustainability
  • Lead major donor cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising strategy
  • Coach and develop the leadership team across operations, development, ministry, and communications
  • Serve as the public face of the organization in the Pierce County community
  • Model Christ-centered leadership and spiritual stewardship

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • Demonstrated faith in Jesus Christ and alignment with the YFC Statement of Faith and ministry philosophy
  • Spiritual leadership, Christ-centered discernment, and courageous faithfulness
  • Passion for youth ministry
  • Proven senior leadership experience
  • Strong fundraising and relationship-building capabilities
  • High emotional intelligence and servant leadership style

Required Skills & Experience

  • Senior leadership experience in nonprofit, ministry, church, or mission-driven organizations
  • Demonstrated success in fundraising and major donor development ● Experience leading teams, budgets, and board relationships
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in youth development or faith-based nonprofit leadership
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or donor CRM platforms
  • Existing Pierce County community relationships

Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 403(b)
  • 403(b) matching
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Work Location: In person