Area Director - Katy West Houston

Young Life•Houston, TX

4d•$51,500 - $64,475

About The Position

The Area Director leads Young Life ministry in the Katy West Houston area, guiding 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 supervises staff and volunteer teams, raises and manages funds, and leads local outreach through contact work, club, Campaigners and camping. The position requires adherence to Young Life’s Christian beliefs, Statement of Faith, policies and ministry practices. The Area Director is expected to maintain an active spiritual life and church involvement, lead others in spiritual development, and carry out ministry in dependence on prayer. The role 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 or cold, dirt, long hours, and physical activities including hiking, horseback riding and boating. The staff person must be able to handle these conditions. The anticipated salary range is $51,500 to $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 both kids and adults.
A call to reach kids with the Gospel.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must complete Core Training - Phase One within 36 months of hire date.
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 demands such as hiking, horseback riding and boating.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Pursue continuing educational opportunities, including graduate degrees.

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.
Create regular gatherings with committee, 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 and provide 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, team leaders and committee members 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 keeping the area consistently in surplus, with a goal of a minimum one-month cash reserve.
Build Young Life’s brand through public relations.
Coordinate and conduct quality events that demonstrate Young Life’s impact and warrant participants’ personal and corporate investment.
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 yearly.
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 regarding office hours, dress, conduct and time management.
Manage finances with stewardship, accountability and transparency using mission-wide applications.
Maintain accurate area records for kids, leaders and donors.
Communicate clearly, promptly, appropriately and professionally with everyone involved in ministry.
Set yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives to reach every kid, and review them regularly.
Perform other duties as assigned and 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, including graduate degrees, personal spiritual maturity or enrichment programs, and seminars to enhance professional skills.