Katy Richmond Metro

Young Life•Houston, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Young Life is seeking an Area Director to lead ministry efforts in the Katy Richmond Metro area. This role involves spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. The Area Director will be responsible for casting vision, recruiting and training leaders, managing budgets, fundraising, and ensuring the effective proclamation of the Gospel through various Young Life programs. This position requires a strong commitment to Young Life's Statement of Faith and Christian mission.

Requirements

Experience as a successful area director I or (preferably) area director II.
Completion of Core Training — Phase One
Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
Subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
Be ready, willing and able to fulfill ministry functions as may be required by the organization.
Refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
Abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life.
Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines, in the context of active participation in a church community.
Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Ensure that all Young Life ministry in the metro area is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer.
Partner with Regional director and Committee to cast vision for reaching “every kid” within the metro area.
Develop consistent gatherings with committee, leaders and staff to build unity and provide vision and direction to the metro area.
Create a spiritual leadership plan for volunteer leaders, staff and committee members in the metro area.
Recruit and train new staff and leaders to build leadership teams that reflect the community.
Supervise, develop and evaluate metro area staff, providing resources and experiences needed to implement the vision.
Provide quality summer staff, work crew and adult guests for summer camps.
Lead the TDS team and metro committee.
Oversee development and management of the metro budget.
Develop and lead the metro area’s fundraising strategy and ensure excellence in communication to donors.
Raise the necessary funds to carry out the ministry vision for the metro area.
Ensure that all areas in the metro area are consistently in surplus (goal is a one-month cash reserve minimum).
Build the Young Life brand via public relations as an excellent tool for working with youth in the metro area.
Work with Development staff to identify potential donors for missionwide efforts, create a plan for cultivating potential donors, not only to solicit gifts but to create long lasting ministry relationships.
Possibly lead or co-lead a model Young Life club; lead/supervise an effective Campaigner ministry with excellence.
Ensure that the metro clubs are model Young Life clubs in contact work, club ministry, and Campaigners, and ensure they represent the diversity of the area supervised.
Observe and evaluate each of the schools/ministries in the local area on a yearly basis.
Develop and implement ongoing plans to maximize Gospel proclamation through camping opportunities.
Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life property, other Young Life camp or in another position each summer.
Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct and time management.
Manage finances with stewardship, accountability and transparency using the mission-wide applications.
Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders and donors for area records.
Provide clear, prompt, appropriate and professional communication to everyone involved in ministry.
Lead in the development of a metro area vision statement, field development tool (FDT), priority prospect list, strategy and financial master plan.
Ensure that the plan is working.
Annually review this plan.
As assigned, accept both short and long-term assignments, including, but are not limited to, serving on task forces, writing assignments, leading regional training and leadership events.
Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience and area needs.