RESIDENT I

About the role

The Resident I position is part of our Young Leader Pathway (YLP)—a leadership and discipleship development program designed to equip young adults (ages 18–25) for ministry leadership, spiritual growth, and personal formation. YLP exists to raise up young leaders who are not only skilled in ministry but also deeply rooted in their faith, character, and calling. As a Resident I, you will be stepping into intentional hands-on ministry experience while receiving coaching, training, and mentorship through the Residency track of the program.

Responsibilities

• Serving/Ministry (8-10 hours)
• Serve/assist with the Site Director at their assigned site.
• Attend any retreats/camps and special functions throughout the year.
• Absorb any weekly tasks within SAYFC.
• Work at least 3 shifts during the winter fireworks season (and summer season if fully funded or as needed).
• Ministry Team/Personal Development (45%)
• Coaching/Training (6 hours)
• Attend Residency training weekly at the office on Thursdays from 10 am – 12 pm.
• Attend all scheduled site team meetings/functions.
• Attend all special events, meetings, trainings, etc.
• Have a 1-on-1 with your Site Director a minimum of once per week.
• Have a 1-on-1 with a Residency Director a minimum of once per month.
• Absorb any needed administrative duties.
• Money/Development (1 hour)
• Attend and complete fundraising training program.
• Raise a minimum of $300/month in the timeframe given.
• Meet with the Development Team regarding your fundraising.
• Maintain and submit 30-60-90-Day Report.
• Construct and submit your newsletter monthly.
• Contact and thank your donors.
• Follow up with lapsed donors as discovered.
• Build, maintain and update your Prayer Partner Team.
• Spiritual Growth (1 hour)
• Be mentored outside of STYFC.
• Read any assigned books designed for personal development.
• Grow spiritually.
• Pray, meditate and worship.
• Bible study.
• Attend church.

Requirements

• Embraces the vision, mission and Statement of Faith of YFC.
• Participation in YFC’s Blueprint for Leadership.
• Understanding of YFC’s 5 Essentials and leading through this model.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong moral character and of good repute.
• Connect well with youth.
• Well-spoken in front of youth and adults.
• Manage a team of diverse volunteers.
• Honors and pursues diversity of gifts, cultures and ethnicities.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Good relationship building skills with adults and young people.
• Perseverance through opposition and obstacles.

Cultural Attributes

• Christ-centered.
• Enduring humility.
• Relentless trust.
• Joyful camaraderie.
• Courageous faithfulness.
• Kingdom inspired diversity.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience: Three years of ministry experience.
• Fundraising: Fundraising responsibilities are required.

Skills

• Knowledge & Skills: Embraces the vision, mission and Statement of Faith of YFC.
• Blueprint for Leadership: Participation in YFC’s Blueprint for Leadership.
• 5 Essentials: Understanding of YFC’s 5 Essentials and leading through this model.
• Self-Motivation: Self-motivated.
• Moral Character: Strong moral character and of good repute.
• Connecting with Youth: Connect well with youth.
• Speaking Skills: Well-spoken in front of youth and adults.
• Team Management: Manage a team of diverse volunteers.
• Diversity Pursuit: Honors and pursues diversity of gifts, cultures and ethnicities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Responsibility Management: Able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Relationship Building: Good relationship building skills with adults and young people.
• Perseverance: Perseverance through opposition and obstacles.

EEO Statement

Youth For Christ (YFC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or other unlawful discriminatory characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. YFC is classified as an Association of Churches and as such our hiring practices reflect that designation. As a religious nonprofit organization, YFC incorporates within each leader role, the requirement to model, teach, share and live the faith. The relationship between YFC’s mission and each of its leaders is its lifeblood and as such does at all times and in all instances reserve the right to make employment decisions based upon a person’s religious beliefs, personal character and lifestyle consistent with our understanding of the Bible or with our overall goals and requirements for Christian ministry. We seek to create a workplace that is intentional about Kingdom Inspired Diversity. Our commitment to our employees extends to their opportunities for growth, development, promotion, training and compensation. We will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the organization.