Young Life Africa is seeking a passionate and experienced Area Director to lead and grow our International Schools Ministry in Arusha, Tanzania. Young Life has a rich history of over 15 years of ministry in Arusha and is currently established in four international schools, with exciting opportunities to expand into other international schools in the surrounding areas.

We are looking for a committed leader who will build meaningful relationships, strengthen partnerships with schools and the local community, and identify, equip, and develop local leaders who will carry the vision of Young Life forward. Our desire is to build a strong, vibrant, and sustainable ministry where young people can experience the love of Jesus Christ, grow in their faith, and develop lasting relationships. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone with a heart for young people, a passion for leadership development, and a desire to make a lasting impact in Arusha and beyond.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate spiritual leadership on a personal and professional level.
• Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
• Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping to other leaders.
• Learn to recruit and train new leaders to build a relationship team that reflects the community.
• Develop a plan to train, disciple and develop volunteer leaders.
• Raise 100% of financial support per individual budget and maintain good donor-care practices.
• Oversee the resource development of the area; meet with donors and oversee fundraising events and/or opportunities.
• Communicate ministry updates and progress to donor partners.
• Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders and donors for area records.
• Participate in or lead staff events and training events as required.
• Plan and organize any outreach and/or Campaigners camps.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated strong Young Life team leadership experience is required.
• Previous Young Life staff experience is preferred.
• Adventurous and adaptable attitude for a new culture. Must be able to relate, work and build community in a multicultural, multilingual area.
• Vision and ability to recruit, develop and multiply leaders.
• Ability to identify and develop fundraising opportunities within the local community.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• College degree required.
• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Benefits:

Housing supplements and cost of living adjustments help make living overseas affordable for international staff. In addition, staff may raise funds and be reimbursed for the purchase of a vehicle, an annual personal trip to see family, pre-K through 12th grade private school education for dependent children, language school, moving expenses, and a one-time bonus of up to two-months’ salary.

• Demonstrate spiritual leadership on a personal and professional level.
• Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
• Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping to other leaders.
• Learn to recruit and train new leaders to build a relationship team that reflects the community.
• Develop a plan to train, disciple and develop volunteer leaders.
• Raise 100% of financial support per individual budget and maintain good donor-care practices.
• Oversee the resource development of the area; meet with donors and oversee fundraising events and/or opportunities.
• Communicate ministry updates and progress to donor partners.
• Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders and donors for area records.
• Participate in or lead staff events and training events as required.
• Plan and organize any outreach and/or Campaigners camps.

• Strong Young Life team leadership experience
• Adventurous and adaptable attitude for a new culture
• Ability to relate, work and build community in a multicultural, multilingual area
• Vision and ability to recruit, develop and multiply leaders
• Ability to identify and develop fundraising opportunities within the local community
• Maintain confidentiality
• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults
• Strong written and verbal communication

• Demonstrated strong Young Life team leadership experience is required.
• Previous Young Life staff experience is preferred.
• Adventurous and adaptable attitude for a new culture. Must be able to relate, work and build community in a multicultural, multilingual area.
• Vision and ability to recruit, develop and multiply leaders.
• Ability to identify and develop fundraising opportunities within the local community.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• College degree required.
• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
• Strong written and verbal communication.