Area Director

Through spiritual leadership and proper management, lead in developing a team in the area to carry out Young Life’s mission of introducing kids to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.

Ministry Functions:
Spiritual Development — “Following Jesus” includes prayer, spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and church relationships. Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development. Ensure that all Young Life ministry in the area, is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer that takes place out of the overflow of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Leadership Development — “Equipping leaders, committee and staff” includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting.
Partner with Regional director and Committee to cast vision for reaching “every kid” within the defined area.

Resource Development — “Fueling the ministry” includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and fundraising team. Develop and lead the area’s fundraising strategy and ensure excellence in communication to donors. Raise the necessary funds to carry out the ministry vision for the local area.

Direct Ministry — “Proclaiming and modeling” includes weekly direct work with students through contact work, club, campaigners and camp.

Ministry Support — “Taking care of business” includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan. Manage finances with stewardship, accountability and transparency using the mission-wide applications.

Training:
Participation in mission-wide staff conference every four years.
Attend regional training as directed by the regional director.
Pursue continuing educational opportunities including graduate degrees.
Participate in programs designed for personal spiritual maturity or personal enrichment.
Pursue seminars designed to enhance professional skills.

Education:
College degree preferred

Qualifications:
Proven leadership skills.
Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
A call to reach kids with the Gospel.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality