Douglas County Associate Area Director

CPY0001 Young Life Incorporated; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Life Incorporated in Douglas County, Colorado, seeks an Associate Area Director to lead spiritual development, recruitment, training and deployment of volunteers to advance Young Life’s mission of introducing kids to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. You will collaborate with the area director to implement actions in your area and carry out the ministry.

This role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and effective ministry strategy, including budgeting, donor relations,

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 — develop personal spiritual life and lead teams in spiritual development.
• Leadership Development — recruit, train and deploy volunteers and staff; cast area vision.
• Resource Development — assist in fundraising, donor relations and events planning.
• Direct Ministry — lead contact work, club, Campaigners and camp activities; model gospel proclamation.
• Ministry Support — manage administration, communications and data; uphold policies and procedures.
• Take on short and long term assignments; contribute to yearly ministry strategy.

Job description

Job Specific Working Conditions

Located in Douglas County, this role offers the best of Colorado living with a blend of suburban comfort and outdoor adventure. Home to Castle Rock and just minutes from the Rocky Mountains, the area boasts endless opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and exploring, with the South Platte River nearby for world-class fly fishing. You’ll be within easy driving distance of Colorado Springs and several premier Young Life camps, including Crooked Creek Ranch and Frontier Ranch, making it an ideal setting for both ministry and recreation. With access to renowned destinations like Rocky Mountain National Park and some of the country’s best ski resorts, Douglas County provides an exceptional quality of life alongside strong professional benefits.

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."