Northern Colorado College Staff Associate

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. 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 adhere to biblical standards and organizational practices both during and outside working hours.

About the role

Through both formal training and direct field ministry experience, learn how to effectively carry out and manage Young Life ministry.

Responsibilities

• Spiritual Development – “Following Jesus”
  • 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 – “Equipping leaders, committee and staff”
  • Meet with volunteer leaders and area leadership on a regular basis.
  • 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 – “Fueling the ministry”
  • 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).
  • Plan and execute area fundraising events under the direction of an area supervisor and committee.
• Direct Ministry – “Proclaiming and modeling”
  • Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
  • Lead a team to plan and conduct a new or existing Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry with excellence.
  • 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 – “Taking care of business”
  • 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 and initiatives to reach every kid.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, congruent with gifts, experience, and area needs.

Training

• Core Training – Phase One: Complete New Staff Training, Leadership I, Leadership II, Apologetics, and one Winter Training course within the first two years.
• Training may be supervised by a regional director, regional trainer, or area to develop personal spiritual maturity and enhance character.
• May include regional training meetings and ministry skills training assigned by the area director.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

College degree preferred.

Work Conditions

• Includes exposure to camp extremes: heat/cold, dirt, long hours, and physical demands such as hiking, horseback riding, and boating.
• Must be able to handle these conditions.