Area Director II Pitt County (Greenville, NC) at Young Life

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We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position.Because of Young Lifes exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life specifically the Christian belief thateach and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and as such is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporationYoung Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore employees and volunteers of Young Life during working and nonworking hours shall: (i) be ready willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including without limitation those related to religious belief or ministry activities.Job Specific Working Conditions:Young Life Pitt County NC is looking for an experienced staff person to become the next area director. Greenville NC is centrally located in Eastern NC and is the home to East Carolina University. Local ministry is driven by 40 volunteer leaders that serve 8 open ministries including Young Life WyldLife Capernaum YoungLives and Young Life College. With 33 years of YL history a highly motivated committee is wanting to continue to deepen its impact on all adolescentsacross the community.The Pitt Co committee would like to highlight the following responsibilities and qualifications they are looking for in candidates...Responsibilities:Demonstrate spiritual leadership on a personal and ministry level.Supervise support encourage develop and recruit 40 college and adult volunteer leaders serving in all areas of Young Life ministry.Provide strong spiritual leadership to a dedicated team of staff committee and volunteer leaders.Build a deep and trustworthy connection to the local community through relationships and clear communication.Model excellent contact work discipleship and club ministry.Develop and execute an area vision and strategic plan alongside the committee and Regional DirectorDevelop relationships in the community with both parents of current students and local churches so they can understand our mission and support the local ministry.Work in partnership with the staff team and local committee to continue successful fundraising opportunities for Young Life donors and parents.Participate and provide leadership for all area events ongoing leader training committee recruitment and both summer and weekend camp opportunities plus summer assignments.Raise personal financial supportQualifications:4-5 years of experience as a successful Area Director I - must have completed Phase One of Core Training.A deep and growing faith in Jesus - proven pastoral leadership vision and team building skills.Ability to build strong deep and lasting relationships with kids and adults - a call to reach kids with the Gospel.Fundraising knowledge and success including personal fundraising ability.Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills with donors and parents.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Ministry Functions: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 Gods 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 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.Assist in training 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) and TDS team.Provide leadership to the TDS team and committee in finding partners to own the area vision and budget.Develop and lead the areas 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 Lifes capacity to impact kids and warrant the investment of a participants personal and corporate resources.Direct Ministry Proclaiming and modeling includes contact work club Campaigners and camp. Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.Lead or co-lead a model Young Life club; lead/supervise an effective Campaigner ministry with excellence.Observe and evaluate each of the schools/ministries in the local area on a yearly basis.Develop and implement ongoing plans to maximize Gospel proclamation through camping opportunities.Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life property other Young Life camp or in another position each summer.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 the mission-wide 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 yearly strategic ministry plan and initiatives to reach every kid; review them 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 missionwide staff conference every four years.Participation in additional training or experiences if deemed necessary (e.g. more urban exposure; Taking Donors Seriously (TDS) training).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.Education:College degree preferredQualifications:At least 4-5 years as a successful Area Director IMust 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.Working Conditions:Will include the extremes of a camp assignment e.g. heat/cold dirt long hours and the physical demands of hiking horseback riding boating etc. Staff person must be able to handle these conditions.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Business Intelligence,Bidding,Accounts Assistant Credit Control,Account Development,Content Development,Lab Testing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1