Mission Staff Intern - Parkway WyldLife

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. Applicants must profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord, subscribe to Young Life’s statements and policies, and commit to conduct that aligns with the organization’s biblical standards.

About the Role

Young Life at YL Parkway is seeking a current teacher to lead their WyldLife team. This part-time position requires 10 hours per week and is open only to local candidates with prior Young Life experience.

Responsibilities

• Spiritual Development: Create and follow a yearly personal growth plan that includes prayer, spiritual disciplines, fellowship, and active participation in a church community. Lead teams and individuals in spiritual growth.
• Leadership Development:
  • Meet regularly with volunteer leaders and area leadership.
  • Recruit and train new leaders to build a team reflective of the community.
  • Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping.
  • Assist in training leaders, team leaders, and committee members on effective teamwork and ministry strategy.
• Resource Development:
  • Raise financial support and maintain donor care practices.
  • Communicate ministry updates to donor partners.
  • Network with key community adults (e.g., principals, pastors, parents) as assigned.
  • Assist with camp fundraisers.
• Direct Ministry:
  • Engage in all three levels of contact work.
  • Lead a team to plan and conduct Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry.
  • Implement summer and school-season camping strategies.
  • Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp annually.
• Ministry Support:
  • Adhere to Young Life policies, maintaining professionalism in conduct, office hours, and time management.
  • Manage finances with stewardship and transparency using mission-wide applications.
  • Maintain accurate records of kids, leaders, and donors.
  • Provide clear, prompt, and professional communication to all involved in ministry.
  • Develop and review a yearly strategic ministry plan to reach every kid.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, aligned with gifts, experience, and area needs.

Training

• Missionwide Training: Optional events (e.g., New Staff Training, Winter Training, Focus Conferences) available upon regional director approval.
• Regional Training: No mandatory curriculum; regional training may be required at the regional director’s discretion.
• Area Training:
  • Engage in training provided by area leadership.
  • Participate in individualized training to develop spiritual maturity and ministry skills (e.g., The 5 C’s).
  • Learn area strategy, ministry health, and personal fundraising principles.

Qualifications

• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• College degree preferred.

Schedule

Part-time, 10 hours per week.