[Hiring] Direct Ministry Next Gen @Young Life

Role Description

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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 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 those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Core Training — Phase One.
• Must have 1 or more clubs.
• Experience in direct ministry.
• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Requirements

• Spiritual Development:
  • Maintain a genuine and sincere commitment to understanding God’s Word and the disciplines of personal and corporate prayer.
  • Seek out 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.
  • Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life.
• Leadership Development:
  • Meet with your volunteer leaders on a regular basis.
  • Learn principles of leadership and recruitment and training of new leaders.
  • Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping.
  • Assist in training leaders and committee on effective teamwork.
• Resource Development:
  • Raise financial support as directed and maintain good donor care practices.
  • Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
  • Learn to plan and execute area fundraising events.
• Direct Ministry:
  • Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
  • Lead a team to plan and implement outreach meetings.
  • Lead Campaigners meetings with excellence.
  • Research community and school demographics to assess ministry effectiveness.
• Ministry Support:
  • Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures.
  • Manage finances with stewardship, accountability, and transparency.
  • Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders, and donors.
  • Provide clear and professional communication to everyone involved in ministry.

Training

• Mission-Wide Training
• Completion of at least two years as a Staff Associate.
• Core Training — phase one to be completed as a Staff Associate.
• Actively engage in training provided by the regional director and area leadership.
• Individualized training supervised by the area director.
• Must have completed Leadership I and II as a Staff Associate.

Education

• College degree preferred.

Job Specific Working Conditions

• This is for a Next Gen Direct Ministry Role.