Corvallis, OR - Area Director I

Young Life • Corvallis, OR

307d • $4,026 - $6,050

About The Position

Young Life Corvallis is looking for a passionate and dynamic leader with strong community outreach and relationship-building skills to strengthen and expand Young Life ministries across Corvallis and the surrounding areas. This role involves growing Young Life Clubs, building a strong adult support network, and investing in the next generation of young people. This is an opportunity to reach students and families in a community where faith is not always a given, but where deep relationships can have a lasting impact. Young Life Corvallis has a vital college ministry and a focus on Wyldlife with the potential to grow new clubs, launch outreach initiatives, and build deeper connections with students in high school, middle school, and beyond. We are seeking a leader who is ready to invest in relationships, disciple students, and inspire others to join this mission. Personal fundraising will be required for this position. Salary range is between $4,026-$6,050 per month, based on education and experience. Benefits included.

Requirements

• College degree preferred.
• Must have completed Core Training —Phase One.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead in developing a team in the area to carry out Young Life's mission of introducing kids to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
• Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and a sincere commitment to understanding God's Word.
• 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 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 defined area.
• Develop consistent gatherings with committee, leaders and staff to build unity and provide vision and direction.
• Create a spiritual leadership plan for volunteer leaders, staff and committee members in the area.
• Recruit and train new staff and leaders to build leadership teams that reflect the community.
• Supervise, develop and evaluate area staff, providing 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 to other leaders.
• Train leaders, team leaders and committee how to work effectively in teams and develop a yearly ministry strategy.
• Provide leadership to the TDS team and committee in finding partners to own the area vision and budget.
• Develop and lead the area's fundraising strategy and ensure excellence in communication to donors.
• Raise the necessary funds to carry out the ministry vision for the local area.
• Build the Young Life brand via public relations as an excellent tool for working with youth in the area.
• Coordinate and conduct quality events which reflect Young Life's capacity to impact kids.
• Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
• Lead or co-lead a model Young Life club; lead/supervise an effective Campaigner ministry with excellence.
• 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.
• Set yearly strategic ministry plan and initiatives to reach every kid; review them on a regular basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience and area needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree