Area Director

Description:

West Sound Young Life is hiring a new area director to start right away. The exact start date is flexible and will be determined upon hiring. This area includes Port Orchard, Bremerton, and Belfair. There are currently six active clubs including Young Life at South Kitsap, North Mason, and Bremerton High Schools, as well as WyldLife at Cedar Heights, John Sedgwick, and North Mason Middle Schools. We are looking for an area director to lead the area with fresh vision and continue to mobilize volunteers in the community to reach kids!

Responsibilities:

• Primary focus is spiritual and emotional health of self and those they lead.

• Lead the area vision and strategy for contact work, club, Campaigners, and camp.

• Participate in dynamic direct ministry with students.

• Gradually develop and empower the staff team for leadership in the area.

• Recruit, train, and support volunteer leaders.

• Partner with the committee chair in leading and developing the area committee.

• Lead the strategic planning and financial development of the area alongside the committee.

• Develop, care for, and communicate with financial supporters for the area.

• Build connections with local church and business leadership.

• Participate in staff training and summer camp assignments.

• Raise personal financial support.

Qualifications:

• A strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

• Proven spiritual leadership, vision casting, and team building.

• Gifted in working with adolescents and adults.

• A drive to engage in multiethnic ministry.

• Self-motivated and pro-active with a willingness to be trained and led.

• Professional, responsible, and strong follow through.

• Able to communicate well verbally and in writing.

• Successful fundraising experience.

• Young Life staff or volunteer experience preferred.

• College degree preferred.

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:

Young Life has been active in this area for decades and has experienced many ups and downs over the years. We are currently healthy and growing and have a desire to see ministry in all middle schools, high schools, and the college in our area, in addition to YoungLives for teenage moms and Capernaum for kids with special needs. This geography is made up of suburban and rural communities, with a multi-cultural dynamic and a wide socio-economic range across the area. Part of the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula, this area is a wonderful place to live and raise a family! Close to the Puget Sound and mountains, outdoor adventure is easily accessible.