Ridgefield, WA - Mission Staff

About the role

Through both training and direct field ministry experience, learn how to lead and participate in effective Young Life ministry with a focus on Ridgefield Young Life's WyldLife team. Part-time position (about 4hrs/week).

Responsibilities

• Plan club games for each month's club
• Determine which staff member or volunteer leader will give the club talk at each club
• Meet with the leader 1-2 weeks before club (whether in person or on the phone) to discuss their talk and provide guidance as needed
• Shop for club supplies (game supplies, raffle prizes, plates, water, etc) and coordinate any additional volunteer needs for club
• Send out club order to volunteer leaders
• Occasionally check in with leaders & student leaders via text/phone call
• Encourage them to connect with students, invite kids to club, etc
• Lead by example in contact work with kids (showing up to school sporting events with other leaders, a HS student leader, etc)
• Encourage/invite kids to come to summer camp with you and help with/encourage fundraising efforts
• Meet personal fundraising goals as set by the area director
• Participate in planning (as needed) and be present for area fundraising events such as the Cornhole Tournament and any large camp fundraisers
• Assist with meeting benchmarks and competing tasks for area grants in place
• Engage in and assist with training provided by area
• Attend all leader meetings/trainings as assigned by the area director

Training

• Individualized training during monthly meetings with the area director
• Individualized training supervised by the area director designed to develop personal spiritual maturity and enhance personal character
• Individualized program to learn and gain competency in ministry skills (e.g., The 5 C's)
• Become familiar with 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
• RTD training events such as New Staff Training, Winter Training, Focus Conferences and Young Life University are available on a request basis with approval of the regional director

Qualifications

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

Pay

$18-22/hour depending on relevant education, experience, and location.