Area Director I Or Staff Associate I Or II

Description:

Nestled in the southwest corner of Missouri, only an hour and a half from Branson, an hour from Springfield, two hours from Kansas City and an hour and a half from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Joplin and Carthage are towns of 55,000 and 15,000 folks with rich history and a supportive board and communities. We are looking for an experienced Young Life staff person to lead the charge over both communities and schools, with an eye on expansion into neighboring communities, or a young, energetic leader ready to carve out a new an innovative path of impact with area youth.

Responsibilities:

• Focused relationship-building in the Joplin Schools, with a focus on high school or middle school ministry

• Building a team of volunteer leaders from our two area colleges, as well as adult volunteer leaders in the community.

• Impacting area youth through contact work, club, campaigners and camping opportunities, discipling youth towards work crew and other leadership opportunities

• Working with our area board to communicate the message of Young Life to the area communities.

• Build relationships with area youth ministers, educators and parents.

Qualifications:

• Experience with Young Life preferred

• A college degree is preferred

• A commitment to a local church

• Passion for Jesus and passion to help area youth experience Jesus

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!

Notes:

The candidate may have the opportunity to participate in summer camp assignments and other missionwide opportunities, and at times will be assigned to these roles.