Area Director 1 or 2, North Central Washington

CPY0001 Young Life Incorporated; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Life Incorporated is seeking a motivated strategic leader to build teams and cultivate a mission community in North Central Washington. The role anchors in Wenatchee with outreach across nearby areas and a diverse community.

You will lead spiritual development, leadership training, and ministry operations within Young Life’s framework. The position emphasizes evangelistic outreach to youth, staff and volunteer leadership development, and collaboration with regional leadership to sustain a

Qualifications

• 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 spiritual development through prayer, growth and church relationships.
• Develop leaders, recruit volunteers and staff, and build teams.
• Manage resource development and donor relations for the area.
• Plan and execute ministry strategies across clubs and camps.
• Adhere to Young Life policies and maintain professionalism.
• Participate in regional training and mission-wide programs.

Skills

Leadership

Relational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Education

College degree preferred

Core Training - Phase One completed

Job description

Salary

Salary will depend on if the candidate qualifies for ADI or ADII

Job Specific Working Conditions

Young Life in North Central Washington (NCW YL) is seeking a motivated, strategic leader who enjoys and is skilled at building teams and creating a mission community. Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the Wenatchee Valley is abundant with mountain, water, and snow sports right outside your back door! Anchored in Wenatchee, the ministry includes outreach in East Wenatchee, Entiat, and Waterville. We currently have five ministries reaching kids through WyldLife, Young Life, and Capernaum. Our club teams have faithful, longstanding leaders and committee members. The area has a strong base of support and legacy. The Young Life community is resilient and faithful, with generations of impact and healthy relationships within the church and business communities. It is a diverse area ethnically, politically, and economically. Opportunities abound to develop YoungLives, Young Life College at Wenatchee Valley College, and outreach to a vibrant Latino/x community.

Ministry Functions

Spiritual Development - "Following Jesus" includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships. 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 that takes place out of the overflow of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Leadership Development - "Equipping leaders, committee and staff" includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting. 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.

Resource Development - "Fueling the ministry" includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team. 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, keeping the area 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 area. Coordinate and conduct quality events which reflect Young Life’s capacity to impact kids and warrant the investment of a participant’s personal and corporate resources. Direct Ministry - "Proclaiming and modeling" includes contact work, club, Campaigners and camp. 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. Ministry Support - "Taking care of business" includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan. Adhere to all YoungLife 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. Accept both short and long-term assignments of projects.

Training: Participation in missionwide staff conference every four years. Participation in additional training or experiences if deemed necessary (e.g., more urban exposure; Taking Donors Seriously (TDS) training). Attend regional training as directed by the regional director. Pursue continuing educational opportunities including graduate degrees. Participate in programs designed for personal spiritual maturity or personal enrichment. Pursue seminars designed to enhance professional skills.

Education: College degree preferred

Qualifications: 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.

Working Conditions: Will include the extremes of a camp assignment, e.g., heat/cold, dirt, long hours and the physical demands of hiking, horseback riding, boating, etc. Staff person must be able to handle these conditions. "We the members of the Young Life mission - trustees, staff, instructors at Young Life schools and volunteers - join together in our affirmation of the following articles and our central purpose of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and introducing adolescents everywhere to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith."