Mission Staff YL ONE Orange County

San Juan Capistrano, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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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:

Additional Information for Young LIfe ONE:

This role serves to strengthen and advance Young Life One Young Adults Ministryamong young adults who have experienced foster care housing insecurity or incarceration. Young Life One has an established presence and trusted relationships in the community and this role builds on that foundation by deepening partnerships engaging young adults and establishing consistent ministry rhythms rooted in relationship and belonging.

The Young Life One Young Adult Team Leader will work closely with the current Young Life One staff team and alongside existing community partners offering mentoring support and faith opportunities to young adults.

A key focus of this role will be toidentify and lead a core team of volunteer leaderswho are equipped to walk alongside young adults as Young Life Leaders. Together the team will strengthen contact work develop a mentoring framework and re-establish Young Life rhythms such as club gatherings and events that invite young adults into community and faith exploration.

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:

Staff IC