[Hiring] Summer Intern @Young Life

Role Description

If you are currently on Young Life staff, please do not apply through this external jobs board. To apply for internal job opportunities, log in to Workday and use the Jobs Hub. Applying externally may delay your application and require you to resubmit internally.

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 Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship, Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who:

• Profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
• Subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.

During working and nonworking hours, employees and volunteers of Young Life shall:

• Be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization.
• Refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
• Abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Qualifications

• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Age 18-26, according to grant requirements.

Requirements

• Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines, in the context of active participation in a parish community.
• Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
• Meet with volunteer leaders and area leadership on a regular basis.
• Learn how staff recruit and train new volunteers to build a leadership team that reflects the community.
• Learn and model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, camping, and committee.
• Develop a greater understanding of personal calling, giftedness, and ministry as a vocation.
• Assist staff in communicating ministry updates and progress with the area’s donors.
• Observe and learn to network and develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community.
• Actively engage in contact work with students and adults as directed by the supervisor.
• Help lead a team to plan and conduct a new or existing Young Life club and Campaigners ministry with excellence.
• Help lead a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy for a ministry.
• 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 all involved in ministry.
• Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience, and the area’s needs.
• Actively engage in training provided by local area leadership to learn and gain competency in ministry skills.
• Become familiar with area strategy and ministry health as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• College degree preferred.
• Working conditions vary based on location. Please ask in interview process.