Area Director - Cle Elum, WA

Position: Area Director I - Cle Elum, WA
Location: Cle Elum

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** Job Specific

Working Conditions:

** Upper Kittitas County Young Life is seeking a staff person to lead and grow ministry in a community with one 2B high school and one middle school,  and a strong sense of connection among students, families and local leaders. Young Life has a deep history in Upper Kittitas County, and the ministry was faithfully restarted four years ago. Since then, it has regained momentum through committed volunteer leaders, growing relationships with students and meaningful support from the community.

Located in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn, this area is experiencing steady growth while still maintaining the close-knit culture that makes relational ministry especially impactful. With a solid foundation already in place and a community that believes in the mission of Young Life, this is an exciting opportunity for a leader to build on existing momentum and help shape the future of ministry for teenagers in Upper Kittitas County.
* The anticipated hourly/salary can range from $50,000-$75,160 depending on relevant education, experience, and location. This position is eligible for a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) depending on the zip code that the candidate is living in.*## Area Director I
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* Summary:

** Through spiritual leadership and proper management, lead in developing a team in the area to carry out Young Life’s mission of introducing kids to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.

** 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.  - Partner with Regional director and Committee to cast vision for reaching…