Mission Staff DFL Missoula, MT

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Missoula, MT - USA

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Posted on: 7 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position.

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 thateach and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of 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 practices of Young Life including without limitation those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Job Specific Working Conditions:

Missoula Young Life DFL Student Staff
Position Overview Summary
Student Staff are part-time members of the Missoula Young Life team who provide consistent ministry presence leadership and administrative support. This role is designed for leaders who want deeper involvement in ministry structured supervision and opportunities to grow in skills discipleship and responsibility.
Hopeful Start Date: February 1 2026
Hours: 10 hours per week in addition to existing volunteer leadership commitments

I. Essential Duties
Serving as a Leader
Continue to fulfill all standard Young Life leadership commitments (club campaigners contact work team meetings).
Plan and execute clubs and bible study with your team.
Participate consistently in team meetings and contribute to club/bible study strategy.
Maintain active contact work with students through school presence games practices and community interactions.
Partner with your team and supervisor to implement camp strategy including promotion follow-up and participation in trips.
Build and maintain relationships with key adults in the community (school staff parents supporters) and uphold an ongoing list.

II. Fundraising
Regional Support: $250/month provided by Missoula Young Life.
Personal Fundraising: $750/month raised by the individual with the understanding that if their goal isnt met compensation will be cut.


III. Commitments
Full participation in Student Staff Training modules meetings assignments and college work week (if applicable).
Attend all required area leadership trainings and assist with planning or facilitating at least one leadership per semester.
Engage in ongoing spiritual formation and ministry skill development as directed by your supervisor.
Serve at major area fundraisers (banquet golf tournament etc.).
Attend all committee meetings or adult functions as assigned.
Attend all Young Life staff times and update the team what you are working on

V. Other Responsibilities
Serve at major area fundraisers (banquet golf tournament etc.).
Attend occasional committee meetings or adult functions as assigned.
Support social media communication or administrative projects as needed.

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 school-season 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 mission-wide 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 Training
  • None 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 Training
  • There is no mission-wide regional-level training curriculum.

  • At the regional directors prerogative certain regional training events may be required.


  • Area Training
  • Actively 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 fund-raising principles including familiarity with Basic Elements for Part-time 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:

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