Area Director - Prosper, Texas

Area Director for Prosper, Texas

The Northeast Texas Young Life Region is prayerfully seeking a committed leader to serve as Area Director for Prosper, Texas. This Dallas suburb is known as a place where people show up and take pride in their local schools. This rapidly growing area boasts four large high schools - three which opened since 2020 and six middle schools - with two more opening within the next two years. This ministry needs a Christ-centered leader who will deepen ministry roots, walk with kids for years, and grow with the community.

The right Area Director will have high drive and a passion for kid work. They will also be committed to Biblical truth, caring for every kind of kid, and effective adult work. If you love the mission of Young Life, you will also love this area and enjoy doing ministry alongside a close-knit team of staff in high proximity.

For the right candidate, Area Director II opportunity may be available.

Spiritual Development: Spiritual Development "Following Jesus" includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships.

Leadership Development "Equipping leaders, committee and staff" includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting.

Resource Development: "Fueling the ministry" includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team.

Direct Ministry: "Proclaiming and modeling" includes contact work, club, Campaigners and camp.

Ministry Support: "Taking care of business" includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan.

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.

Supervision:

• Supervises 1 to 3 clubs and/or ministries.
• Supervises 0 to 25 volunteers.

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.

Qualifications Required for the Job:

• 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.

Addition to Training Requirements:

• Must complete Core Training - Phase One within 36 months of hire date.

Education:

College degree preferred.