NextGen Leader for Southside Indianapolis

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 and ministry activities.

About the Role

This position is intended for a local person who is currently engaged with the ministry. The individual will also be part of the NextGen Leadership cohort, which involves travel and additional training.

Responsibilities

Spiritual Development

• Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life, including solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and study of 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

• Meet regularly with volunteer leaders and area leadership.
• Recruit and train new leaders to build a team that reflects 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 development.

Resource Development

• Raise financial support as directed and maintain good donor care practices.
• Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
• Network and develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community (e.g., principals, pastors, parents, potential committee members).
• Assist with camp fundraisers.

Direct Ministry

• Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
• Lead a team to plan and conduct a Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry.
• Lead a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy.
• Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year.

Ministry Support

• Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures, maintaining professionalism in office hours, dress, conduct, and time management.
• Manage finances with stewardship, accountability, and transparency using mission-wide applications.
• Maintain accurate records of kids, leaders, and donors.
• Provide clear, prompt, and professional communication to everyone 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: None required. Optional events (e.g., New Staff Training, Winter Training, Focus Conferences, Young Life University) are available with regional director approval.
• Regional Training: No mission-wide curriculum; regional training may be required at the regional director’s discretion.
• Area Training: Actively engage in training provided by area leadership, including individualized programs for spiritual maturity, character development, and ministry skills (e.g., The 5 C’s).
• Learn 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.

Qualifications

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

Education

College degree preferred.