North Philly NextGen

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 upholding biblical standards in both work and personal life.

About the Role

Through both training and direct field ministry experience, learn how to lead and participate in effective Young Life ministry. This role focuses on spiritual development, leadership growth, resource development, direct ministry, and administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Spiritual Development
  • Develop a yearly personal growth plan that includes solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and Bible study.
  • Maintain active participation in a church community and 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 diverse and effective team.
  • Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping.
  • Assist in training leaders, team leaders, and committee members in 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 each year.
• Ministry Support
  • Adhere to Young Life policies and maintain 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.
  • Set and review yearly strategic ministry plans to reach every kid.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, aligned with gifts, experience, and area needs.

Training

• Missionwide Training: Optional events such as New Staff Training, Winter Training, Focus Conferences, and Young Life University are available with regional director approval.
• Regional Training: No required mission-wide 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 supervised by the area director to develop spiritual maturity and ministry skills (e.g., The 5 C’s).
  • Learn area strategy, ministry health, and personal fundraising principles.

Requirements

• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• College degree preferred.
• Agreement to sign the NextGen agreement with specific program expectations.

Working Conditions

Employees must adhere to Young Life’s religious beliefs and policies, including those related to conduct during both working and nonworking hours. This role may require flexibility in schedule to fulfill ministry functions.