Area Director I

Young Life • Williams, AZ

85d

About The Position

This position will serve in partnership with Lost Canyon, a Young Life camp located in Williams, Arizona. While this staff person will spend 3 days a week leading ministry in Williams, consisting of a high school and middle school ministry, the role will also spend two days per week working on-site at camp, supporting various operational and departmental functions. The job requires a commitment to Young Life’s mission of introducing kids to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith, with a focus on spiritual leadership and proper management.

Requirements

• Must have completed Core Training —Phase One.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.
• Participation in missionwide staff conference every four years.
• Participation in additional training or experiences if deemed necessary.
• Pursue continuing educational opportunities including graduate degrees.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a posture of service that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism.
• Foster healthy, cooperative relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors, and neighbors.
• Maintain and care for supplies, equipment, and facilities within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Execute daily tasks with attention to established standards and metrics that ensure high-quality camp operations.
• Pursue growth and refinement in all areas of responsibility.
• Be available for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed to support camp operations.
• Assist in various departments, which may include physical labor and hands-on tasks.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment by taking initiative, remaining flexible, and prioritizing relational engagement.
• Lead in developing a team in the area to carry out Young Life’s mission.
• Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life.
• Ensure that all Young Life ministry in the area is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer.
• Partner with Regional director and Committee to cast vision for reaching 'every kid' within the defined area.
• Recruit and train new staff and leaders to build leadership teams that reflect the community.
• Provide quality summer staff, work crew and adult guests for summer camps.
• Manage finances with stewardship, accountability and transparency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree