What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Director I position at Young Life?
Description
Young Life Liberty, MO is looking for a go-getter, motivated staff member to lead the area into the next phase of growth for the future. With a decades-long YL history in the area, Young Life is well thought of in the community. Currently, the established ministry is a newer WyldLife start-up (volunteer-led). The area needs oversight for this team, but the main focus would be re-starting the high school ministry by building a team and focusing on one high school in the district.
Liberty, MO is a growing community - one of the fastest growing in the state, aiming to be family-oriented and neighborly. Located northeast of downtown Kansas City and the professional sports stadiums, its well-known school district has William Jewell College, two large high schools, multiple middle schools, and a nearby high school in Kearney, MO.
Responsibilities
Must be willing to relocate to Liberty, MO.
How To Apply
Submit an online application, including resume and cover letter, via the button below.
Young Life Liberty, MO is looking for a go-getter, motivated staff member to lead the area into the next phase of growth for the future. With a decades-long YL history in the area, Young Life is well thought of in the community. Currently, the established ministry is a newer WyldLife start-up (volunteer-led). The area needs oversight for this team, but the main focus would be re-starting the high school ministry by building a team and focusing on one high school in the district.
Liberty, MO is a growing community - one of the fastest growing in the state, aiming to be family-oriented and neighborly. Located northeast of downtown Kansas City and the professional sports stadiums, its well-known school district has William Jewell College, two large high schools, multiple middle schools, and a nearby high school in Kearney, MO.
Responsibilities
- Spiritual Development – Creating a spiritually healthy environment where all those connected to Young Life grow in their faith.
- Leadership Development – Recruiting, developing, training, and supporting a team of volunteers from many stages of life to serve as leaders and committee members. Develop a multi-team area eventually to reach more schools.
- Resource Development/Fundraising – While a wonderful support base already exists in the community, this person will lend leadership to new and expanding access to available resources locally.
- Direct Ministry – “Proclaiming and modeling” includes contact work, club, Campaigners, and camp. Actively engage in all three levels of contact work and lead the charge with students.
- Infrastructure Support – Work with the local committee to build community connections and support the overall organization of the area and develop an area vision strategy together.
- Training – This person will report to the regional director and will be expected to participate in regional and national training events, according to their experience and what Young Life training they have already completed.
- Priorities - The first 18 months of this position will focus on building a HS leadership team and increasing student impact through contact work and relationships.
- Note: This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.
- Vibrant spiritual life - walking with the Lord and pursuing spiritual growth
- Passion, courage, and calling for communicating the love of Christ.
- Self-starter, strong initiative, vision, and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Ability to execute ideas and vision by working hard
- Strong leadership, Approachable, and relationship-building skills.
- Willing to reside in the community where ministry is being done.
- Experience with youth ministry, Young Life experience is strongly preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with kids and adults
- Nonprofit and fundraising experience
- College degree preferred.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage (at no cost to you).
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- 401(k) matching plan (up to four percent).
- Health club benefit.
- And more!
Must be willing to relocate to Liberty, MO.
How To Apply
Submit an online application, including resume and cover letter, via the button below.
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