Life Underwriting Director jobs in Longview, TX

Description:

The Northeast Texas region prayerfully seeks a leader of leaders to guide Tyler Young Life in its ninth decade of ministry. Join the legacy of ministry in this area that boasts the longest continuously running Club in the mission, while enjoying life in this community-oriented East Texas town. Tyler, Texas population is over 100,000 and was named Texas’s best place to live. This area currently has an area administrator and three full time staff who will work alongside the new area director. There is active Young Life, WyldLife and YoungLives? in the area, with vision for continued growth. Tyler Young Life is rooted in the community with healthy finances and an active committee . The next leader will be committed to Christ and kids, above all. They will value servant leadership and do direct ministry, but may or may not lead a Club. The right candidate will have a heart to shepard staff and leaders, experience in adult work and fund development, a vision for a diverse community, and heart to grow ministry deep into East Texas.

Responsibilities:

• Introducing young people to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.

• Demonstrate spiritual leadership on a personal and corporate level.

• Develop a community of volunteer leaders — some to work with adolescents and others to serve on committee.

• Develop a plan to train, disciple and develop volunteer leaders and staff.

• Oversee the resource development of the area; meet with donors and oversee fundraising events.

• Participate in dynamic direct ministry with kids.

Qualifications:

• Prior Young Life experience preferred.

• Experience with shepherding volunteer leaders.

• Spiritual maturity and a growing faith.

• Successful track record in working with adolescents and sharing the Gospel.

• Strong leadership skills and experience in developing people.

• Strong initiative and vision.

• Experience in raising money and managing a budget.

• Ability to cultivate relationships with adults in the community.

• Must have a college degree.

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!