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Job Specific Working Conditions:
ESSENTIAL PREREQUISITES (FROM YOUNG LIFES BYLAWS ARTICLE VII):
Because of Young Lifes 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 that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God whose primary responsibility is 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 practice
Example Work Schedule:
S OFF
M 8hrs.
T 4hrs
W 4hrs
Th 4hrs
F OFF
S OFF
Some weekends are required for volunteer meetings events camps and retreats.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.
Salaried or Hourly: Salaried Parttime ( $24000 / Avg. $22 an HR)
Mission Staff
Summary: Mission / AuthorityThrough both training and direct field ministry experience learn how to lead and participate in 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 Gods 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.Leadership Development Equipping leaders committee and staff includes key volunteer care recruiting team building and training supervision and vision casting.
Meet with your volunteer leaders and area leadership on a regular basis.Learn to recruit and train new leaders to build a leadership team that reflects the community. 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.
Raise financial support as directed and maintain good donor care practices.Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.Observe and learn to network and develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community including: principals pastors parents potential committee members as assigned by the area director.Assist with camp fundraisers.Direct Ministry Proclaiming and modeling includes contact work club Campaigners and camp.
Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.Lead a team to plan and conduct a new or existing Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry with excellence.Lead a team to implement a summer and schoolseason camping strategy for a ministry.Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year.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 missionwide 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.Training:Missionwide TrainingNone is required.RTD training events such as New Staff Training Winter Training Focus Conferences and Young Life University are available on a request basis with approval of the regional director.Regional TrainingThere is no missionwide regionallevel training curriculum.At the regional directors prerogative certain regional training events may be required.Area TrainingActively engage in training provided by area leadership.Individualized training supervised by the area director designed to develop personal spiritual maturity and enhance personal character.Individualized program to learn and gain competency in ministry skills (e.g. The 5 Cs).Become familiar with area strategy and ministry health as assigned by the area director.Introduction to personal fundraising principles including familiarity with Basic Elements for Parttime staff.Education:College degree preferred.Qualifications Required for the Job:Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Required Experience:
Staff IC