NextGen Leader (Part-Time) - Houston YL College

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position. Employees and volunteers must profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord, subscribe to Young Life’s statements and policies, and abide by its biblical standards and ministry practices.

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
  • 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 with volunteer leaders and area leadership regularly.
  • 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 yearly ministry strategy.
• Resource Development
  • 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 in the community (e.g., principals, pastors, parents, potential committee members).
  • 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 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 all involved in ministry.
  • Set and review a yearly strategic ministry plan 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.

Qualifications

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