Area Director - SLO County

Young Life•Arroyo Grande, CA

About The Position

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. Job Specific Working Conditions: Job Specific Working Conditions: YL SLO County has had a consistent presence in SLO County for over 30 years. We have a thriving Cal Poly Ministry that feeds incredible leaders into our high school and junior high ministries. Strong culture of college student leader development. 25 leaders: 3 student staff and 22 volunteer leaders. Positioned for significant growth of YL College with a goal of providing 60-80 volunteer leaders for all SLO County clubs. 10-12 person Committee consisting committed adults in the community, many of which were YoungLife kids themselves A culture of thoughtful and inclusive community Continue to build toward sustainable healthy clubs, both junior high and high school Vision for an area with multiple healthy clubs, reaching kids all across SLO county and the opportunity to be part of launching a new area in North SLO County Strong ability to raise money with a clear vision. We are looking for an individual who will be immersed in the SLO County community, living here and able to lead teams doing ministry at multiple schools SLO has an amazing community and we want to continue to grow into a healthy hub for ministry in this beautiful part of the Central Coast that is consistently ranked among the best places to live in California for its high quality of life, offering coastal charm, hiking, and wine country.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred

Responsibilities

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.