Katy Richmond Metro

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. Employees and volunteers must profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord, subscribe to the Young Life Statement of Faith, and adhere to its policies, including refraining from conduct that detracts from biblical standards.

Ministry Functions

• Spiritual Development
  • Develop a yearly personal growth plan fostering a vibrant spiritual life through solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and commitment to understanding God’s Word.
  • Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines within an active church community.
  • Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
  • Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
  • Ensure all Young Life ministry in the metro area is designed and carried out with dependence on prayer, stemming from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Leadership Development
  • Partner with the Regional Director and Committee to cast vision for reaching “every kid” within the metro area.
  • Develop consistent gatherings with committee, leaders, and staff to build unity and provide vision and direction.
  • Create a spiritual leadership plan for volunteer leaders, staff, and committee members.
  • Recruit and train new staff and leaders to build teams reflecting the community’s diversity.
  • Supervise, develop, and evaluate metro area staff, providing resources and experiences to implement the vision.
  • Provide quality summer staff, work crew, and adult guests for summer camps.
• Resource Development
  • Lead the TDS team and metro committee.
  • Oversee development and management of the metro budget.
  • Develop and lead the metro area’s fundraising strategy, ensuring excellence in donor communication.
  • Raise necessary funds to carry out the ministry vision, ensuring all areas maintain a surplus (goal: one-month cash reserve minimum).
  • Build the Young Life brand through public relations as a tool for youth engagement.
  • Work with Development staff to identify potential donors, cultivate relationships, and solicit gifts for long-term ministry partnerships.
• Direct Ministry
  • Possibly lead or co-lead a model Young Life club; lead or supervise an effective Campaigner ministry.
  • Ensure metro clubs are model Young Life clubs in contact work, club ministry, and Campaigners, representing the diversity of the area.
  • Observe and evaluate each school/ministry in the local area annually.
  • Develop and implement plans to maximize Gospel proclamation through camping opportunities.
  • Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life property or in another position each summer.
• Ministry Support
  • Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures, maintaining professionalism in office hours, dress, conduct, and time management.
  • Manage finances with stewardship, accountability, and transparency using mission-wide applications.
  • Maintain accurate records of kids, leaders, and donors.
  • Provide clear, prompt, and professional communication to all involved in ministry.
  • Lead the development of a metro area vision statement, field development tool (FDT), priority prospect list, strategy, and financial master plan; review annually.
  • Accept short- and long-term assignments, including task forces, writing assignments, and regional training events.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, congruent with gifts, experience, and area needs.

Requirements

• Experience as a successful Area Director I or (preferably) Area Director II.
• Completion of 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.

Working Conditions

• Includes extremes of camp assignments (heat/cold, dirt, long hours) and physical demands (hiking, horseback riding, boating, etc.).
• Must be able to handle these conditions.

Job Specific Working Conditions

Metro Areas: Katy Tri County, Katy West Houston, Richmond Fulshear, Katy Richmond Capernaum.