Area Director: Lead Youth Ministry & Training

Young Life; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Life is seeking a dedicated ministry leader to engage in direct ministry, build leadership teams, and expand gospel outreach within local communities. The role emphasizes active participation in club activities, training, and strategic planning to reach youth with the Gospel.

You will oversee and mentor volunteers, collaborate with regional leadership, and contribute to summer programs and community events while upholding the organization's faith-based mission and values.

Qualifications

• Requires 1+ year of related ministry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams.
• 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

• Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
• Lead or co-lead a model Young Life club; oversee a Campaigner ministry with excellence.
• Observe and evaluate schools and ministries in the local area annually.
• Develop and implement ongoing plans to maximize Gospel proclamation through camping opportunities.
• Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life property or another Young Life position each summer.
• Participate in training and regional ministry activities as directed.

Skills

Ministry experience

Team leadership

Relational skills

Gospel outreach

Verbal & written communication

Discretion

Education

College degree

Job description

Young Life is seeking a dedicated ministry leader to engage in direct ministry, build leadership teams, and expand gospel outreach within local communities. The role emphasizes active participation in club activities, training, and strategic planning to reach youth with the Gospel.

You will oversee and mentor volunteers, collaborate with regional leadership, and contribute to summer programs and community events while upholding the organization's faith-based mission and values.