Area Director I — Kenai/Soldotna, AK

Description:

The Kenai/Soldotna community is an exceptional place, full of fantastic people. Here you’ll find legendary fishing, camping, and hiking, as well as a laid back, welcoming community of people.

We are looking for a full-time area director with a proven history of strong, Christ-centered, relational leadership. We live at a slightly slower pace in Alaska and believe that you can invest in kids and leaders the very best if you’re also investing in a HEALTHY rhythm of life. While there are no active clubs right now, we have a strong group of adults who want Young Life back and are waiting for a leader to come and help guide them in the next steps to make it happen. This position has the potential to grow into a supervisory role to help expand Young Life throughout the Kenai Peninsula.

We believe in God’s calling and if God is calling you here, we believe He will provide a way to make it happen, as He always does!

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate spiritual leadership on a personal and professional level.
  • Coordinate with local churches.
  • Model excellence to other leaders in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping.
  • Develop a plan to recruit, train, disciple and develop local volunteer leaders.
  • Establish and develop the area calendar including clubs, Campaigners, camps and special events.
  • Develop local relationships with leaders in the community in order to share the vision of Young Life and invite them into it.
  • Raise 100 percent of personal support per an individual budget and maintain good donor-care practices.
  • Oversee the resource development of the area; meet with donors and oversee fundraising events and/or opportunities.
  • Communicate ministry updates and progress to donor partners.
  • Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders and donors for area records.
  • Participate in or lead staff events and training events as required.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated strong Young Life team leadership.
  • Experience is required.
  • Previous Young Life staff experience is preferred.
  • Willingness to commit to serve three to five years.
  • Have an adventurous and adaptable attitude.
  • Vision and ability to recruit, develop and multiply leaders.
  • Innovative attitude toward developing ministry.
  • Ability to identify and develop fundraising opportunities within the local community.
  • Must maintain confidentiality.
  • College degree preferred.
  • Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

  • ​Medical, dental and vision coverage (at no cost to you).
  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • 401(k) matching plan (up to four percent).​​
  • Health club benefit.
  • And more!

How to Apply:

Please submit an online application, including resume and cover letter, via the button below.

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