Area Director - North County Inland - Escondido

Young Life•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$51,500 - $64,475

About The Position

The Area Director leads Young Life ministry in the North County Inland area, based in Escondido. The role combines direct ministry with students and leadership of volunteers, staff, committees, fundraising, and area operations. The director partners with the Regional Director and committee to set a vision for reaching every kid, build a team that reflects the community’s cultural and socioeconomic diversity, and develop relationships with volunteers, donors, churches, parents, and community partners. The position is hands-on and includes significant direct work with students, as well as modeling effective Young Life ministry for other leaders. The director oversees area spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. Responsibilities include recruiting, training, supervising, developing, and evaluating staff and volunteer leaders; leading fundraising and donor communications; managing area finances and records; planning ministry strategy; and maintaining effective communication and compliance with Young Life policies. The role supervises 1 to 3 clubs and/or ministries and 0 to 25 volunteers. The position includes summer service assignments at a Young Life property, camp, or in another role. Working conditions may include camp-related extremes 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, working location, and scheduled weekly hours. Young Life employees must sign and adhere to the organization’s Statement of Faith and related policies. Core Training—Phase One must be completed within 36 months of hire.

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.
Ability to handle camp working conditions, including heat, cold, dirt, long hours, and physical demands such as hiking, horseback riding, and boating.
Sign and adhere to Young Life’s Statement of Faith and related policies.
Complete Core Training—Phase One within 36 months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Strong networking, connecting, and relationship-building skills to engage volunteer leaders, committee members, and donors.
A heart for the diversity of Escondido and the ability to intentionally recruit and build a volunteer team that reflects and can reach the community.
Passion for significant, direct ministry with students and for modeling effective volunteer ministry.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual health through solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and engagement with Scripture.
Maintain active participation in a church community and the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
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.
Create consistent gatherings with committee members, leaders, and staff to build unity and provide vision and direction.
Develop a spiritual leadership plan for area volunteers, staff, and committee members.
Recruit and train staff and leaders, building leadership teams that reflect the community.
Supervise, develop, and evaluate area staff, providing resources and experiences to implement the area 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 needed to carry out the ministry vision while maintaining a consistent surplus, with a goal of at least a one-month cash reserve.
Build the Young Life brand through public relations and coordinate quality events that demonstrate the ministry’s impact and warrant 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 and ministry in the area annually.
Develop and implement ongoing 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 concerning 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 consistent with gifts, experience, and area needs, and accept short- and long-term project assignments.
Attend missionwide staff conference every four years, regional training as directed, and additional training or experiences when deemed necessary.
Pursue continuing education, including graduate degrees, personal spiritual maturity or enrichment programs, and seminars to enhance professional skills.
Complete Core Training—Phase One within 36 months of hire.
Supervise 1 to 3 clubs and/or ministries and 0 to 25 volunteers.