Gilbert Area Director

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. Young Life employs individuals who profess a belief in Jesus Christ and subscribe to the company’s Statement of Faith. Area Director I Summary: Lead 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. Gilbert is a vibrant, rapidly growing community located in the southeast portion of the Phoenix metropolitan area. It offers a distinct blend of suburban charm and upscale amenities. The area serves the Gilbert and Higley School districts, the Chandler‑Gilbert Community College, and hosts several active Young Life ministries. Ministry Functions 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 within an active church community. Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community. Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development. Ensure all ministry in the area is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer that stems from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Leadership Development 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 to work effectively in teams and develop a yearly ministry strategy. Resource Development 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. 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. Direct Ministry 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 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. Training Participate in mission‑wide staff conference every four years. Participate in additional training or experiences if deemed necessary (e.g., more urban exposure; Taking Donors Seriously (TDS) training). Attend regional training as directed by the regional director. Pursue continuing educational opportunities including graduate degrees. Participate in programs designed for personal spiritual maturity or personal enrichment. Pursue seminars designed to enhance professional skills. Education College degree preferred Qualifications 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. Working Conditions Will include extremes of a camp assignment, e.g., heat/cold, dirt, long hours and the physical demands of hiking, horseback riding, boating, etc. Staff person must be able to handle these conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co