Area Director

Young Life

. Develop a yearly personal spiritual growth plan and participate in Young Life's spiritual life .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeEscondido • California • United StatesLead💰 $51,500 - $64,475 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and team-building capabilities while effectively engaging with youth and adults in spiritual development. Proven ability to manage fundraising strategies, maintain financial records, and coordinate ministry events to maximize outreach and impact.

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Leadership SkillsTeam BuildingFundraising StrategyVerbal Communication SkillsRelational Skills

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Hard Skills

Ministry ExperienceFundraisingEvent CoordinationFinancial ManagementStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsConfidentialityTeam SupervisionRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Core Training - Phase One

Industry Keywords

Spiritual Growth PlanYoung LifeGospel ProclamationContact WorkCampaigners

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a yearly personal spiritual growth plan and participate in Young Life's spiritual life
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development
Partner with the Regional Director and Committee to cast vision for reaching every kid
Develop gatherings for committee, leaders, and staff
Recruit, train, supervise, develop, and evaluate area staff and leaders
Provide summer staff, work crew, and adult guests for summer camps
Model contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping
Lead the TDS team and committee in developing area partnerships
Develop and lead fundraising strategy and donor communications
Raise funds and maintain the area in surplus
Build the Young Life brand through public relations
Coordinate and conduct fundraising and ministry events
Engage in contact work, lead or co-lead Young Life club, and supervise Campaigner ministry
Evaluate local schools and ministries annually
Maximize Gospel proclamation through camping opportunities
Serve on a summer assignment each summer
Manage finances, records, communications, strategic ministry 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 Young Life's Statement of Faith and required staff policies
Must be able to handle camp-assignment conditions, including heat/cold, dirt, long hours, hiking, horseback riding, and boating

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participation in missionwide staff conference every four years
Participation in additional training or experiences if deemed necessary
Regional training
Continuing educational opportunities including graduate degrees
Programs designed for personal spiritual maturity or personal enrichment
Seminars designed to enhance professional skills