Area Director

Young Life

Area Director leading Young Life’s Christian youth ministry in Butte County. Building teams, developing leaders, fundraising, and reaching local adolescents through clubs, camps, and outreach.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeCalifornia • 🇺🇸 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 managing fundraising strategies and community engagement. Proven ability to develop and implement growth plans that align with the mission of reaching kids with the Gospel.

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Team LeadershipFundraising Strategy DevelopmentPublic RelationsCommunication SkillsMinistry Experience

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Hard Skills

Event CoordinationStrategic PlanningBudget ManagementVolunteer RecruitmentStaff Training

Soft Skills

Relational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationConfidentiality Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

Core Training - Phase One

Industry Keywords

Young LifeGospel ProclamationSpiritual DevelopmentYouth MinistryCommunity Engagement

Tech Stack

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Unity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a yearly personal growth plan and lead teams and individuals in spiritual development
Partner with the Regional Director and Committee to cast vision for reaching every kid in the defined area
Develop gatherings with committee, leaders and staff to build unity and provide vision and direction
Recruit, train, supervise, develop and evaluate staff and volunteer leaders
Provide quality summer staff, work crew and adult guests for summer camps
Lead the TDS team and committee in finding partners to own the area vision and budget
Develop and lead the area fundraising strategy and communicate with donors
Raise funds to carry out the local ministry vision and maintain a cash reserve
Build the Young Life brand through public relations
Coordinate and conduct quality events
Engage in contact work, club, Campaigners and camp
Lead or co-lead a model Young Life club and supervise an effective Campaigner ministry
Observe and evaluate schools and ministries in the local area annually
Develop plans to maximize Gospel proclamation through camping opportunities
Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life property, camp or other position each summer
Manage finances, area records, communications and strategic ministry planning
Perform other duties as assigned and accept short- and long-term project assignments

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 be able to handle camp conditions including heat, cold, dirt, long hours, hiking, horseback riding and boating
Must subscribe to Young Life’s Statement of Faith and profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participation in missionwide staff conference every four years
Participation in additional training or experiences if deemed necessary
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