Area Director

Young Life

. Develop a yearly personal growth plan and lead teams and individuals in spiritual development .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeCalifornia • United StatesLead💰 $65,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and team-building capabilities while effectively managing fundraising strategies and community engagement. Possesses a commitment to spiritual development and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Ministry ExperienceTeam LeadershipFundraising StrategiesCommunication SkillsVolunteer Management

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Soft Skills

Relational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationConfidentiality Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

Core Training - Phase One

Industry Keywords

Young LifeGospel ProclamationPublic RelationsSummer CampsVolunteer SupervisionDonor CommunicationsArea Vision CastingContact WorkClub MinistryCampaigners

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a yearly personal growth plan and lead teams and individuals in spiritual development
Partner with the Regional Director and Committee to cast area vision
Recruit, train, supervise, develop, and evaluate staff and volunteer leaders
Provide quality summer staff, work crew, and adult guests for summer camps
Lead the TDS team and committee in developing ministry partners
Develop and lead fundraising strategies and maintain donor communications
Raise funds to support the local ministry vision and maintain a cash reserve
Build the Young Life brand through public relations
Coordinate and conduct fundraising and ministry events
Engage in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camp ministry
Lead or co-lead a Young Life club and supervise Campaigner ministry
Evaluate local schools and ministries annually
Develop camping opportunities for Gospel proclamation
Serve on a summer assignment annually
Manage finances, area records, communications, strategic plans, and assigned projects
Supervise 1 to 3 clubs and/or ministries and 0 to 25 volunteers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires 1+ year of related ministry experience
Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams
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
Must complete Core Training - Phase One within 36 months of hire date
College degree preferred
Must profess a belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord
Must subscribe to the Young Life Statement of Faith and required staff policies
Must be able to handle camp conditions including heat/cold, dirt, long hours, hiking, horseback riding, and boating

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participation in missionwide staff conference every four years
Additional training or experiences if deemed necessary
Continuing educational opportunities including graduate degrees
Programs designed for personal spiritual maturity or personal enrichment
Seminars designed to enhance professional skills
Summer camp assignments and work crew opportunities