Gen Co | Area Director I

Young Life•Flint, MI

About The Position

The Area Director I leads Young Life ministry in a defined local area, pursuing the vision of reaching every kid with the Gospel. The role encompasses spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. The Area Director partners with the Regional Director and committee to set vision, develop staff and volunteer leaders, oversee ministry and fundraising strategy, and ensure responsible administration of area resources. The position also includes summer assignments and required participation in training and ongoing professional and spiritual development. Young Life requires employees to sign its Statement of Faith and profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord, and to abide by the organization's statements, policies, and practices. Employees are expected to be ready to fulfill ministry functions, refrain from conduct or statements that detract from Young Life's biblical standards, and participate in the spiritual life of the organization and a church community. The position supervises 1 to 3 clubs and/or ministries and 0 to 25 volunteers. Working conditions may include the extremes of a camp assignment, such as heat, cold, dirt, long hours, and physical activities including hiking, horseback riding, and boating. The anticipated salary range is $51,500 to $64,475, depending on relevant experience and education, work location, and scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related ministry experience.
Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams.
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.
Complete Core Training - Phase One within 36 months of hire date.
Sign Young Life's Statement of Faith, profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord, and subscribe to Young Life's required statements and policies.

Nice To Haves

College degree.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan involving solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and engagement with the Bible.
Maintain spiritual disciplines and active participation in a church community, and participate in the spiritual life of Young Life.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development and ensure area ministry is grounded in prayer.
Partner with the Regional Director and committee to cast vision for reaching every kid in the area.
Organize regular gatherings with committee members, leaders, and staff to build unity and provide vision and direction.
Create a spiritual leadership plan for area volunteer leaders, staff, and committee members.
Recruit and train staff and leaders to build leadership teams that reflect the community.
Supervise, develop, and evaluate area staff, providing resources and experiences to implement the ministry vision.
Provide quality summer staff, work crew, and adult guests for summer camps.
Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping.
Lead the TDS team and committee in finding partners to support the area's vision and budget.
Develop and lead the area's fundraising strategy and maintain excellent donor communications.
Raise funds for the area's ministry vision and keep the area consistently in surplus, with a goal of at least a one-month cash reserve.
Build the Young Life brand through public relations.
Coordinate and conduct quality events that demonstrate Young Life's impact and merit participant and corporate investment.
Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
Lead or co-lead a model Young Life club and lead or supervise an effective Campaigner ministry.
Observe and evaluate each school or ministry in the local area annually.
Develop and implement ongoing plans to maximize Gospel proclamation through camping opportunities.
Serve each summer on assignment at a Young Life property, another Young Life camp, or in another position.
Follow Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism in office hours, dress, conduct, and time management.
Manage finances with stewardship, accountability, and transparency using mission-wide applications.
Maintain accurate records for kids, leaders, and donors.
Communicate clearly, promptly, appropriately, and professionally with people involved in ministry.
Set yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives to reach every kid and review them regularly.
Perform other duties congruent with gifts, experience, and area needs, and accept short- and long-term project assignments.
Attend missionwide staff conference every four years, additional training or experiences when deemed necessary, and regional training as directed by the Regional Director.
Pursue continuing education, seminars to enhance professional skills, and programs for spiritual maturity or personal enrichment.