Job Board

Description

Situated in the foothills outside of Denver and based in Evergreen, CO, the Intermountain Young Life Area is comprised of several rural/suburban communities 20 miles west of Denver. You are at the doorstep of outdoor recreational opportunities (hiking, biking, fishing, skiing, plus close access to rivers and lakes) and close enough to the big city. This is a very beautiful and liveable family community with award-winning schools.

Intermountain is an area with a 16 year history of Young Life in a relatively affluent community with surrounding rural mountain towns situated in the foothills west of Denver. The area has a strong culture of community that is centered around the partnership commitment “Our Town and Our Kids”.

In our 16 years, Young Life has only had two Area Directors due to the support and strength of the community. We are looking for an Area Director committed to a rich relationship with the committee and committee chair. Someone to whom community partnerships are exciting, not threatening. Our Town provides real partnerships and makes decisions together. You’ll lead our direct ministry in our hub community of Evergreen. You’ll be charged with continuing and growing the ministry in Evergreen. With strong community partnership and co-ownership you’ll be able to hit the ground running — building the culture and processes that will most effectively bring the message of Jesus to kids in our area.

We need someone who takes kids being introduced to Jesus personally more than they do as a professional responsibility. A person who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

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 the 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)

Provide leadership to the GNE team 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.

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 missionwide 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 a yearly strategic ministry plan and initiatives to reach every kid; review 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

Participation in the mission-wide staff conference every four years.
Participation in additional training or experiences
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.

Qualifications

Preference to 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.
College degree preferred.
Willingness to engage work in Cultural and Emotional Intelligence.

Benefits

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!

*Previous Young Life experience strongly preferred.

To Apply: submit resume and cover letter to Krista Wallace, Committee Chair (kristaadamswallace@gmail.com) or call 903.343.1780 for more information