Area Director I - Cle Elum, WA

CPY0001 Young Life Incorporated; Cle Elum (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CPY0001 Young Life Incorporated in Upper Kittitas County seeks an Area Director I to lead ministry efforts among high school and middle school students. You will build a team, cast vision with volunteers and staff, and coordinate outreach to teens and families while modeling spiritual growth and faithful leadership.

You will develop yearly ministry plans, recruit and train volunteers, and lead fundraising activities to sustain programs and events.

Qualifications

• 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

• Develop spiritual growth plans and foster a vibrant faith life within the area.
• Lead and supervise staff and volunteers; build leadership teams.
• Develop fundraising strategies and engage donors to support area goals.
• Proclaim the Gospel through club activities, camps and outreach.
• Manage area operations, programs and administrative needs.

Skills

Leadership

Relational skills

Verbal & written comms

Confidentiality

Education

College degree preferred

Core Training - Phase One

Job description

Job Specific Working Conditions

Upper Kittitas County Young Life is seeking a staff person to lead and grow ministry in a community with one 2B high school and one middle school, and a strong sense of connection among students, families and local leaders. Young Life has a deep history in Upper Kittitas County, and the ministry was faithfully restarted four years ago. Since then, it has regained momentum through committed volunteer leaders, growing relationships with students and meaningful support from the community. Located in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn, this area is experiencing steady growth while still maintaining the close-knit culture that makes relational ministry especially impactful. With a solid foundation already in place and a community that believes in the mission of Young Life, this is an exciting opportunity for a leader to build on existing momentum and help shape the future of ministry for teenagers in Upper Kittitas County.

The anticipated hourly/salary can range from $50,000-$75,160 depending on relevant education, experience, and location. This position is eligible for a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) depending on the zip code that the candidate is living in.

Area Director I Summary

Through spiritual leadership and proper management, 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.

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 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. 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.