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Associate Area Directors are mid-level management professionals who support Area Directors in overseeing operations within a designated region or area of an organization. Their responsibilities often include supervising staff, implementing policies, managing budgets, and ensuring that organizational goals are met within their area. They serve as a liaison between upper management and frontline employees, helping to resolve issues, coordinate activities, and promote a positive work environment. Associate Area Directors may also be involved in strategic planning, team development, and performance evaluation. Their role is crucial for ensuring that operations run smoothly and that company standards are consistently upheld.

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Work EnvironmentOversees multiple locations within a specific area, supporting Area DirectorsManages multiple teams or locations across a larger region
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in retail, hospitality, and service industriesUsed across various industries including retail, logistics, and healthcare

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Associate Area Director

Charleston, SC • On-site

Young Life
Religious Organizations • 1 - 5K employees
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Job description

If you are currently on Young Life staff, pleasedo not apply through this external jobs board.To apply for internal job opportunities, log in to Workday and use theJobs Hub. Applying externally may delay your application and require you to resubmit internally.

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position.

Because of Young Life's exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief thateach and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation,
Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Job Specific Working Conditions:

This role joins a Metro team covering all ofCharlestonoverseen by a Metro Director. This role focuses on ministrygrowth at a few privateschools and development of some public schools in the area. This individual will also work alongside the rest of the staff to recruit, train, and develop leaders from College ofCharlestonand other adults in the area.

Associate Area DirectorSummary:
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.

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