Area Director I

Description:

Auburn is a smaller sized community in the Northern California Sierra Foothills with rural surrounding areas and schools that are even smaller.

Gold Country Young Life has a long history of ministry in the Auburn area and surrounding foothills. We are looking for someone who has an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities of smaller more rural communities, is willing to jump in with both feet, become a part of the community, and help our area go to new depths as we strive to walk alongside kids and build lifelong followers of Jesus. There is a strong foundation of ministry here that is primed to grow and continue to make a wider and deeper impact on kids, and we are searching for someone who can bring renewed vision and energy to help lead the team.

The area currently has a small but strong committee, solid financial base (candidates will need to be able to bring in a portion of finances through personal supporters), and active ministry happening at the local high school and middle school.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, recruit and train a volunteer leader team and help develop club, discipleship groups and lead camp trips through the summer and school season.

• Engage with the area committee.

• Model excellence in contact work, club and Campaigners.

• Set a plan to assist in developing an area- and county-wide strategy for ministry.

• Participate in monthly regional staff meetings.

• Raise financial support as directed and maintain good donor care practices with the personal and local donor base.

• Plan and execute local fundraising events under direction of the supervisor and area board.

• Manage local area finances with stewardship, accountability and transparency.

Qualifications:

• Experience in direct ministry with students.

• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

• College degree preferred.

• Flexible,

• Self-driven,

• High integrity,

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!