Description:

Young Life Badger Metro (Dane County) is looking for an associate area director to oversee all WyldLife (middle school) ministry. This position would assist as a part of the Madison (Badger) Metro Area and Young Life team.

Currently we have WyldLife ministry in Middleton and Verona communities with a start up in Mt. Horeb. Each ministry has a unique feel based upon community size or distance from Madison. This position would be directly overseeing the part-time staff and volunteers connected to these ministries. Strong willingness and building of parent engagement is a must. Volunteer teams consist of local high school students, adults and college-age adults, with a strong Young Life College partnership. Dane County offers a beautiful outdoor culture with a wide range of activities and people.

We are seeking someone with a higher culture intelligence background as together these ministries reach a wide range of socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds. As a part of the larger Madison/ Badger Metro Area, this position would be working closely with other area directors throughout the high school and college levels of the ministry too.

Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee direct ministry and leadership development for WyldLife across the metro. This includes but is not limited to club, leader recruiting/training, and area events/fundraisers.
• Complete all national and local Young Life trainings.
• Attend all metro staff meetings and regional meetings.
• Be available every two to three summers to serve on a month-long camp assignment.
• Expect to be on the WyldLife camp trip every summer.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism with the community and volunteers.

Secondary Responsibilities

• A metro-wide project/responsibility.
• Learn to work with the committee to build local ministry and vision and advocate support.

Qualifications:

• Clear experience in managing teams of people.
• College degree preferred.
• Spanish skills preferred.
• Previous Young Life experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage (at no cost to you).
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 401(k) matching plan (up to four percent).
• Health club benefit.
• And more!

Notes:

Supervisor

• Area/Metro director of Badger Metro

Personal Fundraising

• Range of $10,000 - $30,000 annual commitment (training received).
• Assist the area committee and staff in raising the remainder of the budget.

How to Apply:

Please submit an online application, including resume and cover letter