Area Director - Katy West Houston

Young Life•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Area Director leads Young Life ministry in the Katy West Houston area. The role involves spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. The Area Director partners with the Regional Director and committee to cast vision for reaching every kid, builds and supports staff and volunteer teams, develops fundraising and donor communication strategies, and leads ministry activities including contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping. The role also manages area finances, records, communications, and strategic planning. Young Life requires employees to profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord and to subscribe to the organization’s Statement of Faith and policies. Employees are expected to fulfill ministry functions, uphold Young Life’s biblical standards, and abide by its policies and practices. The position supervises 1 to 3 clubs and/or ministries and 0 to 25 volunteers. Working conditions may include the extremes of camp assignments, including heat, cold, dirt, long hours, and physical activities such as hiking, horseback riding, and boating. The anticipated salary rate 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 children and adults.
A call to reach kids with the Gospel.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Complete Core Training - Phase One within 36 months of hire date.
Profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord and subscribe to Young Life’s Statement of Faith and policies.
Ability to handle camp working conditions, including heat, cold, dirt, long hours, hiking, horseback riding, and boating.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan involving solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and engagement with God’s Word.
Maintain relationships and spiritual disciplines through active participation in a church community and participate in the spiritual life of Young Life.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development and ensure area ministry is grounded in prayer and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
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 volunteers, staff, and committee members.
Recruit and train staff and leaders to build 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.
Lead the TDS team and committee in finding partners to support the area vision and budget.
Develop and lead the area fundraising strategy and ensure high-quality donor communication.
Raise funds for the local ministry vision and maintain the area in surplus, with a goal of at least a one-month cash reserve.
Build the Young Life brand through public relations as a resource for working with youth in the area.
Coordinate and conduct quality events that reflect Young Life’s impact on kids and warrant investment of participants’ personal and corporate resources.
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 or ministry in the local area annually.
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 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 people involved in ministry.
Set yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives to reach every kid and review them regularly.
Perform other duties as assigned and consistent with 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, including graduate degrees, personal spiritual maturity or enrichment programs, and seminars to enhance professional skills.