WyldLife Director (Associate Area Director) - Boise, ID

Young Life•Boise, ID

7d•$40,750 - $50,975

About The Position

The Associate Area Director works in cooperation with the area director to carry out Young Life’s mission of introducing kids to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. Through spiritual leadership and effective management, this role recruits, trains and deploys people for ministry in the area. The work includes spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry and ministry support. The position requires adherence to Young Life policies and its Christian mission, including signing the Statement of Faith.

Requirements

Must have completed Core Training—Phase One.
Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Young Life employees must sign the Statement of Faith and meet the organization’s stated Christian faith and conduct requirements.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual health through solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and engagement with God’s Word.
Maintain active participation in a church community and in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development and ensure area ministry is grounded in prayer.
Assist in casting the area’s vision for reaching every kid and in establishing regular gatherings with committee members, leaders and staff.
Work with the area director to create a spiritual leadership plan for volunteer leaders, staff and committee members.
As directed, supervise, evaluate and develop specific staff and volunteer leaders.
Help provide quality summer staff, work crew and adult guests for summer camps.
Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping.
Help train leaders, team leaders and committee members in teamwork and yearly ministry strategy.
As directed, manage part of the local area budget according to TDS principles.
Help develop and lead the area fundraising strategy, communicate with donors, raise funds and manage assigned major donor relationships.
Support public relations efforts to build the Young Life brand in the area.
Help coordinate and conduct quality events that demonstrate Young Life’s impact and warrant 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.
As directed, observe and evaluate each school or ministry in the local area yearly.
Work with the area director to develop and implement plans that maximize Gospel proclamation through camping.
Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life property, another Young Life camp or in another position as directed.
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 records about kids, leaders and donors.
Provide clear, prompt, appropriate and professional communication to people involved in ministry.
Set and regularly review yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives to reach every kid.
Perform other duties congruent with gifts, experience and area needs, and accept and complete short- or long-term assignments as directed.