Mission Staff-Perry YL

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 fulfilling ministry functions, refraining from conduct that detracts from biblical standards, and abiding by all organizational policies.

About the Role

Through both training and direct field ministry experience, learn how to lead and participate in effective Young Life ministry.

Responsibilities

• Spiritual Development – “Following Jesus”
  • Develop a yearly personal growth plan fostering a vibrant spiritual life, including solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and commitment to understanding God’s Word.
  • Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines within an active 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”
  • Meet with volunteer leaders and area leadership regularly.
  • Recruit and train new leaders to build a team reflecting the community.
  • Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping.
  • Assist in training leaders, team leaders, and committee members on effective teamwork and yearly ministry strategy.
• Resource Development – “Fueling the ministry”
  • Raise financial support as directed and maintain donor care practices.
  • Communicate ministry updates and progress to donor partners.
  • Network and develop strategic relationships with key adults (e.g., principals, pastors, parents, potential committee members).
  • Assist with camp fundraisers.
• Direct Ministry – “Proclaiming and modeling”
  • 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 – “Taking care of business”
  • Adhere to Young Life policies, maintaining professionalism in office hours, dress, conduct, and time management.
  • Manage finances with stewardship, accountability, and transparency.
  • Maintain accurate records of kids, leaders, and donors.
  • Provide clear, prompt, and professional communication to all involved in ministry.
  • Set and review yearly strategic ministry plans to reach every kid.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, congruent with gifts, experience, and area needs.

Training

• Missionwide Training
  • No required training; optional events (e.g., New Staff Training, Winter Training, Focus Conferences, Young Life University) available with regional director approval.
• Regional Training
  • No mission-wide curriculum; regional training events may be required at the regional director’s discretion.
• Area Training
  • Engage in training provided by area leadership.
  • Individualized training supervised by the area director to develop spiritual maturity and character.
  • Program to learn and gain competency in ministry skills (e.g., The 5 C’s).
  • Familiarize yourself with area strategy and ministry health as assigned.
  • Introduction to personal fund-raising principles, including Basic Elements for Part-time staff.

Requirements

• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

College degree preferred.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $10,000–$10,500, depending on relevant education, experience, and location.