Associate Area Director - Midland, Texas

CPY0001 Young Life Incorporated; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Life Midland is seeking an Associate Area Director to oversee spiritual leadership and ministry delivery in the local area. The role includes recruiting and developing volunteer leaders, planning ministry activities and leading youth outreach aligned with Young Life’s mission.

You will work under the Area Director to implement area priorities, supervise campaigners and camps, and ensure faithful ministry in coordination with church communities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Spiritual Development: lead prayer, discipline and church relationships within the Young Life area.
• Leadership Development: recruit, train and deploy volunteers and staff.
• Resource Development: support fundraising and donor relations to sustain ministry.
• Direct Ministry: oversee contact work, club events and Campaigners with excellence.
• Ministry Support: manage administrative tasks, budgets and communications.

Skills

Core Training - Phase One

Relational skills

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality

Education

College degree

Job description

Job Specific Working Conditions

This is a job that is located in Midland, Texas and cannot be done outside of Midland, Texas.

Because of Young Life's exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation, Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who:

• (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord;
• (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.

Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall:

• (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization;
• (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and
• (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Associate Area Director Summary

In cooperation with the area director and through spiritual leadership and good management, implement the necessary actions in his/her area to carry out Young Life’s mission of introducing kids to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. Recruit, train and deploy others to have an effective Young Life ministry.

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. Assist in casting the area’s vision for reaching "every kid" within the defined area. Assist in developing consistent gathering times with committee, leaders and staff to build unity and provide vision and direction. With the area director, create a plan for the spiritual leadership of volunteer leaders, staff, and committee members. As directed, supervise, evaluate and develop specific staff and volunteer leaders, providing resources and experiences needed to implement the area vision. Cooperatively provide quality summer staff, work crew and adult guests for summer camps Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping to other leaders. Assist in training 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. As directed by the area director, manage part of the local area budget according to TDS principles. As directed, help develop and provide some leadership for the area’s fundraising strategy and ensure excellence in communication to donors. Assist in raising the necessary funds to carry out the ministry vision for the local area and take on some major donor relationships as directed by the Area Director Help build the Young Life brand via public relations as an excellent tool for working with youth in the area. Assist in coordinating and conducting 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, as directed. Along with the area director, 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 as directed.
• 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 or projects and complete them as directed.

Education

College degree preferred.

Qualifications Required for the Job

• 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.

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.