Staff Associate/Acting Area Director — Pasadena

Description:

Young Life, @pasadenayl, is seeking a new full-time staff associate or area director. There is excellent history in this area and incredible potential to grow and expand much more with the leadership of the right person. Specific opportunities include the development of Young Life in a diverse setting with both private and public schools in one of the most iconic cities around Los Angeles.

Pasadena is an amazing place, located just 10 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Home to the Rose Bowl as well as Jackie Robinson, Pasadena is one of the most diverse places in Los Angeles and has some of its best culture and history. One of the challenges will be building bridges between private and public-school parents/kids and navigating complex racial and socio-economic differences.

Note: Because of the missionary nature of this role, personal fundraising is required as a part of the employment process. Upon acceptance of the role, you will be expected to live within 5-10 miles of Pasadena High School by the end of your first 6 months to 1 year. Please ask if you have any further questions.

Responsibilities:

Spiritual Development – Creating and leading a spiritually healthy environment in which all those connected to Young Life grow in their faith.

Leadership Development – Recruiting, training and supporting a team of volunteers to serve as leaders and committee members.

Resource Development/Fundraising – Raising personal support as well as partnering with the committee to raise budgeted revenue.

• Raising personal support from the employees' network.

• Working with the committee on area support/fundraising events.

Direct Ministry – “Proclaiming and modeling” includes contact work, club, Campaigners and camp. Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.

Ministry Support – Work with the local committee to build community connections and support the overall organization of the area. Practice excellence in administration and communication.

Training – This person will report to the regional director and will be expected to participate in regional and national training events.

Qualifications:

• A deep and growing faith in Jesus.

• A call to reach students with the Gospel.

• Proven leadership skills.

• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.

• Recent youth ministry experience (seventh through 12th grade).

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Completion of a college degree preferred.

• Completion of Young Life Staff Associate training preferred or another relevant training equivalent.

• Willingness to raise personal financial support.

Benefits:

• Salary in line with education and experience, including an appropriate cost of living adjustment (COLA) for the area.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage (at no cost to you).

• Flexible Paid Time Off.

• 401(k) matching plan (up to four percent).

• Health club benefit.

• Expense reimbursement for ministry-related expenses

• Medical, dental and vision coverage (at no cost to you).

• 401(k) matching plan (up to four percent).

• Strong regional support and training.

• Health club benefit.

• And more!

Notes:

The YL area includes 15 target schools with more than 13,000 secondary school students in the communities of Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre. There is currently a very active committee, a growing base of financial support and a Wyldlife ministry currently starting up.

How to Apply:

Please submit an online application, including resume and cover letter, via the button below.