Job Description

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Associate Area Director

In cooperation with the area director and through spiritual leadership and good management, implement the necessary actions in his/her area to carry out Young Life’s mission of introducing kids to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. Recruit, train and deploy others to have an effective Young Life ministry.

Ministry Functions:
Spiritual Development — “Following Jesus” includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships.

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and a sincere commitment to understanding God’s Word.

Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines, in the context of active participation in a church community.

Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.

Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.

Ensure that all Young Life ministry in the area, is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer that takes place out of the overflow of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

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

Assist in casting the area’s vision for reaching “every kid” within the defined area.

Assist in developing consistent gathering times with committee, leaders and staff to build unity and provide vision and direction.

With the area director, create a plan for the spiritual leadership of volunteer leaders, staff, and committee members.

As directed, supervise, evaluate and develop specific staff and volunteer leaders, providing resources and experiences needed to implement the area vision.

Cooperatively provide quality summer staff, work crew and adult guests for summer camps

Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping to other leaders.

Assist in training leaders, team leaders and committee how to work effectively in teams and develop a yearly ministry strategy.

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

As directed by the area director, manage part of the local area budget according to TDS principles.

As directed, help develop and provide some leadership for the area’s fundraising strategy and ensure excellence in communication to donors.

Assist in raising the necessary funds to carry out the ministry vision for the local area and take on some major donor relationships as directed by the Area Director

Help build the Young Life brand via public relations as an excellent tool for working with youth in the area.

Assist in coordinating and conducting quality events which reflect Young Life’s capacity to impact kids and warrant the investment of a participant’s personal and corporate resources.

Direct Ministry — “Proclaiming and modeling” includes contact work, club, Campaigners and camp.

Actively engage in all three levels of contact work

Lead or co-lead a model Young Life club; lead/supervise an effective Campaigner ministry with excellence.

Observe and evaluate each of the schools/ministries in the local area on a yearly basis, as directed.

Along with the Area Director, develop and implement ongoing plans to maximize Gospel proclamation through camping opportunities.

Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life property, other Young Life camp or in another position as directed.

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

Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct and time management.

Manage finances with stewardship, accountability and transparency using the mission-wide applications.

Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders and donors for area records.

Provide clear, prompt, appropriate and professional communication to everyone involved in ministry.

Set yearly strategic ministry plan and initiatives to reach every kid; review them on a regular basis.

Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience and area needs.

Accept both short and long term assignments or projects and complete them as directed.

Education:

College degree preferred.

Qualifications Required for the Job:

Must have completed Core Training —Phase One.

Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Job Specific Working Conditions:

Associate Area Director Position

H-Rock Young Life is looking for a full-time staff person to join our Harrisonburg/Rockingham County team. This role is designed for someone who has several years of Young Life staff experience, ideally 3–5 years, and is ready to help lead, develop, and grow ministry in a college-town setting.

This position will primarily champion WyldLife across Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, helping oversee ministry in six middle schools and supporting around 30 volunteer college leaders serving in those schools.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and champion WyldLife ministry across six middle schools in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.

• Recruit, train, equip, and care for volunteer college leaders serving in WyldLife.

• Provide vision, structure, and support for healthy WyldLife teams, clubs, campaigners, contact work, school presence, and camp.

• Help care for, equip, and mentor 80+ volunteer leaders across the broader H-Rock area

• Work closely with the Area Director and staff team to develop leaders, strengthen ministry teams, and care for the spiritual health of the area.

• Serve as part of a five-person local staff team and a larger multi-area team of 10+ staff.

• Participate in the larger four-area college ministry effort, especially around freshman recruitment, leader placement, and leader development.

• Help support the broader needs of the Harrisonburg/Rockingham County area, including fundraising events, donor development, camp trips, leader training, and area-wide ministry strategy.

• Build relationships with middle school students, parents, school contacts, volunteer leaders, committee members, and ministry partners.

• Help lead and strengthen summer camp efforts for WyldLife, including recruiting, preparation, leader support, and follow-up.

• Raise and maintain approximately $30,000 in personal support.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who:

• Has ideally served 3–5 years on Young Life staff or has completed the Staff Associate process.

• Loves middle school students and believes deeply in the importance of WyldLife ministry.

• Enjoys developing college-age volunteer leaders and helping them grow in ministry, maturity, and faith.

• Can lead with both relational care and organizational clarity.

• Works well on a team and enjoys being part of something larger than their own direct ministry assignment.

• Understands or is excited to learn the rhythm of ministry in a college town, including the unique seasons of the college calendar.

• Is willing to step into both direct ministry and behind-the-scenes area responsibilities.

• Has a heart for evangelism, discipleship, leader development, and long-term ministry health.

• Is willing to fundraise and build a personal support team.

This is a full-time Young Life staff position in H-Rock Young Life, serving Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. The primary focus will be leading and growing WyldLife, developing volunteer leaders, supporting the broader area team, and helping strengthen ministry across the county.