Description:

Could you be the first ever WyldLife director in Orlando, Fla.? Our middle school ministries in the Heart of Orlando area are strong, energetic, and full of opportunity. We are seeking to grow WyldLife across Orlando and continue fostering the incredible community these teens have built through Campaigners, camp, club, and time spent with volunteer leaders. Kids and parents are eager for more – and we want to give them more!

The area has Young Life ministry in three high schools (Winter Park High, Edgewater High, Lake Highland Prep), two WyldLife clubs (Winter Park, College Park), and potential for much more. Middle school ministry currently focuses on Audubon K-8 School, Glenridge Middle, Howard Middle, and College Park Middle, with hope to expand to both Maitland Middle School and Lake Highland Prep in the near future. We have a steady leader pipeline through the University of Central Florida and plan to also continue recruiting young professional career leaders as well as parents. The local board/committee is ready to welcome a new staff person with a boat tour of our beautiful area.

Responsibilities:

• WyldLife team leader at one to two of our clubs.
• Sustain and develop ministries at neighboring schools.
• Oversee all club and Campaigners ministry for WyldLife teams.
• Build up the adult network within the community.
• Plan and execute ministry events to strengthen student/leader/parent engagement.
• Development and training of volunteer leaders (training up the next team leaders).
• Administrative ministry support includes working with the staff team for area-wide initiatives/tasks.
• Role requires work in each of these categories and should be someone excited about growth in spiritual formation/discipleship, leadership development, resource development, and direct ministry.
• Participate in opportunities such as metro-wide staff events and meetings, camp trips, weekend and summer assignments at camp, and Florida Region retreats and conferences.
• In addition to building relationships with kids and sharing the Gospel with them, this job will also involve building connections with parents and school administration in different schools, building and growing a volunteer leader team, and bringing awareness of WyldLife to the Central Florida community.
• This WyldLife director will work alongside a fun, passionate, and hard-working team of four other staff led by a veteran area director. Heart of Orlando encompasses the historic Florida towns of Winter Park, College Park, and Maitland, as well as other fun areas such as Baldwin Park and of course downtown Orlando.
  
  The WyldLife director would work closely with a number of nearby staff in our metro area and oversee a group of leaders ranging from high school students to middle-aged adults. This role is needed to help maintain the quality of thriving ministry in the area, as well as to get a couple of new ministries started in the near future.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years on Young Life staff.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Team leader experience.
• Completed Young Life core training Phase 1, Leadership 1 & 2, and PDD Training.
• Experience raising personal support required.
• Applicant should be a self-starter and open to inheriting large, high energy clubs.
• Leadership skills that allow for collaboration with board members, the community, and volunteers.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable with fast-paced tasks, organization, and time management.
• Open to trying new things!
• Personal fundraising.
  
  - $29,000 personal fundraising requirement (Year 1), ~$31K (Year 2), ~$32K (Year 3).
  
  - Must maintain frequent donor communication and prioritize care for the personal support team.
  
  - Assist the area committee and staff in raising the remainder of the budget, facilitating fundraisers, etc.

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!

Notes:

Fun Perks

• 35 minutes from Walt Disney World.
• 25 minutes from Universal Studios.
• 25 minutes from Sea World.
• One hour west of the beach/Atlantic.
• One and a half hours east of the beach/Gulf of Mexico.
• One and a half hours from a Young Life camp (Southwind).
• Young Life has been in Orlando for 55+ years!
• Your own desk (and club supply storage!) at our Young Life office.
• Incredible restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, and activities in the Heart of Orlando area.
• Rich in history – countless museums and historical gems on this side of town.

See For Yourself

• Instagram: @heartoforlandoyl​
• Website: heartoforlando.younglife.org

How to Apply:

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