Staff Associate-West Texas Region

Job Specific Working Conditions

The West Texas Region is prayerfully seeking to hire multiple staff associates for several different areas. Each unique area is seeking a staff associate to lead a ministry, typically under the direction of an area director. This growing region currently consists of areas in the western portion of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, along with all of West Texas and the Pan Handle. The West Texas Region includes 22 active areas and 40 full-time staff.

About the Role

Through both formal training and direct field ministry experience, learn how to effectively carry out and manage Young Life ministry. This role involves various ministry functions including spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support.

Responsibilities

• Spiritual Development — “Following Jesus” includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health, and church relationships.
• Leadership Development — “Equipping leaders, committees, and staff” includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building, training, supervision, and vision casting.
• Resource Development — “Fueling the ministry” includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding), and TDS team.
• Direct Ministry — “Proclaiming and modeling” includes contact work, club, Campaigners, and camp.
• Ministry Support — “Taking care of business” includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management, and strategic plan.

Qualifications

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