Area Director - North County Inland - Escondido

Young Life•Colorado Springs, CO

16h

About The Position

The Area Director leads Young Life ministry in Escondido and the North County Inland area, building on an established volunteer and committee base and a history of relationships with donors, churches, parents, and community partners. The role calls for hands-on ministry with students, building teams that reflect the community’s diversity, and engaging volunteers, committee members, and donors in the area’s mission. The position includes spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. The Area Director supervises area staff and volunteers, develops ministry strategy, and participates in summer assignments and required training. Young Life employees must profess belief in Jesus Christ and subscribe to the organization’s Statement of Faith and policies. The anticipated salary range is $51,500–$64,475, depending on relevant experience and education, working 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 children and adults.
A call to reach kids with the Gospel.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to handle camp-assignment conditions, including heat or cold, dirt, long hours, and physical activities such as hiking, horseback riding, and boating.
Must profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord and subscribe to Young Life’s Statement of Faith and staff policies.
Ability and willingness to fulfill ministry functions and abide by Young Life policies and practices during working and nonworking hours.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Ability to network, connect, and invite people to participate as volunteer leaders, committee members, and donors.
A heart for Escondido’s diversity and ability to intentionally recruit and develop a volunteer team that reflects and reaches the community.
Passion for substantial, direct ministry with students and for raising up other leaders.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan and maintain spiritual disciplines, church relationships, and participation in Young Life’s spiritual community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development and ensure area ministry is grounded in prayer.
Partner with the Regional Director and committee to establish a vision for reaching every kid in the area.
Organize gatherings for committee members, leaders, and staff to build unity and provide vision and direction.
Create a spiritual leadership plan for area volunteers, staff, and committee members.
Recruit and train staff and volunteer leaders, building teams that reflect the community.
Supervise, develop, and evaluate area staff and provide resources and experiences needed to carry out 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 teams in effective 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 necessary funds while maintaining a financial surplus, with a goal of at least a one-month cash reserve.
Promote the Young Life brand through public relations and coordinate events that demonstrate the ministry’s impact and merit investment.
Participate actively 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; provide clear, prompt, appropriate, and professional communication to ministry participants.
Set and regularly review yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives to reach every kid.
Perform other duties consistent with gifts, experience, and area needs, and accept short- and long-term project assignments.
Participate in missionwide staff conference every four years, regional training as directed, and additional training or experiences when deemed necessary.
Pursue continuing education, including graduate degrees, and participate in programs for spiritual maturity, personal enrichment, and professional skills.
Supervise 1 to 3 clubs and/or ministries and 0 to 25 volunteers.
Complete Core Training - Phase One within 36 months of hire.