Description:

Young Life in The Netherlands is looking for an Area Director to join our developing ministry in The Hague. Working with a growing team, a passionate committee, and partnering with international schools and churches, you will have the opportunity to be a part of pioneering ministry in this country.

With 170 international organizations and 300 international businesses located in The Hague, the four major international schools are filled with global students with whom we have connections. Would you like to be part of reaching teenagers and making an impact on the lives of these international students? This is the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

• A deep love for Jesus and a passion for outreach ministry.
• Demonstrate spiritual leadership on a personal and professional level.
• Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
• Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping to other leaders.
• Learn to recruit and train new leaders to build a relationship team that reflects the community.
• Develop a plan to train, disciple and develop volunteer leaders.
• Raise 100% of financial support per individual budget and maintain good donor care practices.
• Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
• Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders and donors for area records.
• Participate in staff events and training events as required.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated strong Young Life team leadership experience is required.
• Previous Young Life staff experience is preferred.
• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
• Adventurous and adaptable attitude for a new culture. Must be able to relate, work and build community in a multicultural, multilingual area.
• Vision and ability to recruit, develop and multiply leaders.
• Some experience of recruiting, managing and supporting youth work volunteers and/or staff.
• Ability to identify and develop fundraising opportunities within the local community.
• Experience in managing budgets and fundraising to meet budgetary requirements.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• College degree required.
• Strong written and verbal communication, excellent organizational skills, and IT literacy.

Benefits:

Housing supplements and cost of living adjustments help make living overseas affordable for international staff. In addition, staff may raise funds and be reimbursed for the purchase of a vehicle, an annual personal trip to see family, pre-K through 12th grade private school education for dependent children, language school, moving expenses, and a one-time bonus of up to two-months’ salary.

How to Apply:

To better help us serve you in your inquiry process, please take a moment to fill out the International Inquiry Form available via the button below.

Questions about international?​ Email our international employment coordinator at jenboulos@sc.younglife.org.