CA460 Camarillo Area Director

Young Life•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•$51,500 - $64,475

About The Position

The Area Director leads Young Life ministry in the Camarillo area, overseeing spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. The role partners with the Regional Director and area committee to set a vision for reaching every kid, builds and supports volunteer and staff leadership teams, develops fundraising and donor communication, and leads ministry activities including contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping. The Area Director also manages area finances, records, communications, and strategic planning while following Young Life policies and procedures. The position requires adherence to Young Life’s Statement of Faith and policies. Employees are expected to profess belief in Jesus Christ, participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community, and be ready to fulfill ministry functions as required. The Area Director supervises 1 to 3 clubs and/or ministries and 0 to 25 volunteers. Camp assignments may involve extreme weather, dirt, long hours, hiking, horseback riding, boating, and other physical demands; the staff member must be able to handle these conditions.

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.
Must profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord and subscribe to Young Life’s Statement of Faith and required staff policies.
Must be able to handle camp-assignment conditions, including heat or cold, dirt, long hours, and physical activities such as hiking, horseback riding, and boating.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Pursuit of graduate degrees and other continuing educational opportunities.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan, maintain spiritual disciplines and church relationships, participate in Young Life’s spiritual community, and lead others in spiritual development.
Ensure area ministry is designed and carried out with dependence on prayer.
Partner with the Regional Director and committee to cast vision for reaching every kid in the area.
Organize consistent 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, building teams that reflect the community.
Supervise, develop, and evaluate area staff, providing resources and experiences needed to implement the vision.
Provide quality summer staff, work crew, and adult guests for summer camps.
Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping; train leaders and committees in teamwork and yearly ministry strategy.
Lead the TDS team and committee in finding partners to support the area vision and budget.
Develop and lead the area fundraising strategy, communicate effectively with donors, and raise funds to support the ministry vision while maintaining a surplus 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 investment of participants’ personal and corporate resources.
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 plans to maximize Gospel proclamation through camping opportunities.
Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life property, another Young Life camp, or in another position each summer.
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 on kids, leaders, and donors.
Communicate clearly, promptly, appropriately, and professionally with everyone involved in ministry.
Set and regularly review yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives to reach every kid.
Perform other duties as assigned and appropriate to gifts, experience, and area needs; accept short- and long-term project assignments.
Participate in missionwide staff conference every four years, additional training when deemed necessary, and regional training as directed by the Regional Director.
Pursue continuing education, spiritual maturity or personal enrichment programs, and seminars to enhance professional skills.
Complete Core Training - Phase One within 36 months of hire.