Young Life La Mesa , CA 91942
Posted 4 weeks ago
Description:
San Diego Metro Young Life is seeking a new full-time staff associate OR associate area director to work closely with the metro director and the local committee to grow the direct ministry in the La Mesa Area of Metro San Diego (located in San Diego County, Calif., just 20 minutes east of the coast). The area seeks a full-time staff person willing to:
Lead, model and develop the active ministries in La Mesa.
Partner with local churches, schools and others passionate about students.
Build community among students, faculty, families, neighbors, donors and volunteers.
Encourage a culture of diversity, equity and belonging.
Develop and raise sufficient financial support as an individual and on behalf of the organization.
Have fun and help others have fun.
There are vibrant ministries with Young Life and WyldLife on campus and growing teams for both high school and middle school. The ideal candidate will help develop a devoted volunteer committee (of which there are several current prospects and engaged families), maintain core teams of volunteer leaders at all schools (including Grossmont High School, Patrick Henry High School, Lewis Middle School, La Mesa Arts Academy, and Parkway Middle School), increase financial support, and increase collaboration with local churches and community partners.
This is a great role for an ambitious self-starter and visionary who is excited about sharing the Good News of Jesus and discipling young leaders in the area.
This is an exciting new chapter for San Diego Metro with a team committed and ready to multiply and build new ministries to reach even more young people with the invitation of life with Jesus!
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
A deep and growing relationship with Jesus.
A call to reach young people with the Gospel.
Proven leadership skills.
Proven relational skills with both young people and adults.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
History of or willingness to develop personal donor financial support.
Benefits:
Fundraise a salary in line with education and experience, including an appropriate cost of living adjustment (COLA) for the area.
$40,000 of the budgeted fundraising goal for the area is covered by San Diego Metro in year one.
Strong regional support and training.
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!
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