Young Life · 16 hours ago
Associate Area Director - Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelYoung Life is an organization dedicated to introducing kids to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. The Associate Area Director will work under the area director to implement actions that carry out this mission, including recruiting and training volunteers, managing local events, and fostering spiritual development within the community.
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Responsibilities
The person will be involved in two high schools - physically being present in both schools and leading a club that is combined between both schools
The person will help with area wide Capernaum events throughout the year such as our local day camp in June and our Capernaum Surf Camp in September
The person needs to be able to lead a group of full time working adult volunteers
The person needs to be capable of being a part of and leading a well established adult committee
The person needs to be comfortable building relationships of trust with parents, teachers, administrators, and other adults in the area
The person needs to be someone who takes initiative and strives for excellence in all aspects of our job
The person needs to be able to work on a team with other staff people
The person needs to help run and take charge of annual area wide fundraising events - i.e. Golf Tournament, Trivia Night, Year-End Campaign, etc
The person needs to be able to raise personal support and be comfortable asking others to partner financially in the ministry
The person helps think strategically to put systems and operations in place for our area to run smoothly and efficiently so that we can reach even more kids
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
College degree preferred
Company
Young Life
Young Life is a world class organization for adolescents.
Founded in 1941
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Billy Boyle
Chief Operating Officer
Marty Caldwell
SVP/Chief Foundation Officer
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