Associate Area Director

Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Spiritual development support

Job Description

Young Life is a prominent Christian ministry organization dedicated to introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. Established with a clear mission of evangelism and discipleship, Young Life operates with a strong foundation based on the Christian belief system. The organization places a significant emphasis on spiritual growth, leadership development, and community building, serving youth primarily through school-based and community-centered programs. Young Life is renowned for its inclusive environment that fosters spiritual development, personal growth, and active participation in church communities. It is committed to maintaining biblical standards and expects all employees and volunteers to align with its Statement of Faith and uphold these guiding principles both during working and nonworking hours. This commitment ensures that the ministry's impact remains vibrant and consistent with its core beliefs.

This particular role is an Associate Area Director position within the Young Life Metro team that covers the Charleston area. Focused primarily on ministry growth at selected private schools and developing relationships in some public schools, this role works closely with the Metro Director. The Associate Area Director is instrumental in recruiting, training, and developing leaders from the College of Charleston as well as adults in the local community. The position involves direct ministry work including contact work, club leadership, and camping opportunities, ensuring that all activities are rooted deeply in prayer and the personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Leadership development is a critical component, with responsibilities that include vision casting, team building, and supervising staff and volunteer leaders.

In addition to spiritual leadership, this role supports resource development by managing part of the local budget, leading fundraising strategies, and building donor relationships. The Associate Area Director also contributes to the Young Life brand through public relations efforts and organizes events that help sustain ministry efforts. This position requires a commitment to ministry support functions such as accounting, communication, data management, and strategic planning, all performed with professionalism and adherence to organizational policies. The ideal candidate will possess proven relational skills, communication abilities, and experience in ministry environments, combined with a passion for serving as a servant leader dedicated to the Christian mission of Young Life. A college degree is preferred, along with the completion of Core Training Phase One. The role offers a meaningful opportunity to impact youth lives through a vibrant, relational ministry in a supportive and faith-driven environment.

Job Requirements

Profess a belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord
Subscribe to Young Life Statement of Faith and policies
Be ready, willing and able to fulfill ministry functions
Refrain from conduct and statements that detract from biblical standards
Abide by Young Life policies including those related to religious belief or ministry activities
Have experience in leadership or ministry roles
Demonstrate ability to recruit, train and develop leaders
Possess strong organizational and communication skills
Be able to work collaboratively within a team environment

Job Qualifications

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
College degree preferred

Job Duties

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 dependence on prayer
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
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 on effective teamwork and yearly ministry strategy development
Manage part of the local area budget according to TDS principles as directed by the area director
Help develop and provide leadership for the area's fundraising strategy and ensure excellence in communication to donors
Assist in raising necessary funds for the ministry vision and manage major donor relationships as directed
Help build the Young Life brand via public relations
Assist in coordinating and conducting quality events that impact kids and warrant investment
Actively engage in all three levels of contact work
Lead or co-lead a model Young Life club
lead/supervise an effective Campaigner ministry
Observe and evaluate each school/ministry annually as directed
Develop and implement plans with Area Director to maximize Gospel proclamation through camping
Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life property or camp
Adhere to all Young Life policies and maintain professionalism in office hours, dress, conduct and time management
Manage finances with stewardship, accountability and transparency using mission-wide applications
Maintain accurate records on kids, leaders and donors
Provide clear, prompt, appropriate and professional communication to everyone involved in ministry
Set yearly strategic ministry plan and initiatives to reach every kid and review regularly
Perform other duties as assigned congruent with gifts, experience and area needs
Accept short and long term assignments or projects and complete as directed