Student Staff - Athens, GA

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. Review this statement before applying.

About the Role

Young Life’s mission is evangelism and discipleship through Christian ministry. All employees and volunteers must:

• Profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord.
• Subscribe to Young Life’s Statement of Faith and policies.
• Be ready, willing, and able to fulfill ministry functions during and outside working hours.
• Refrain from conduct or statements that detract from biblical standards taught by Young Life.
• Abide by all Young Life policies, including those related to religious belief and ministry activities.

Ministry Functions

Spiritual Development

• Develop a yearly personal growth plan fostering a vibrant spiritual life, including solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and commitment to understanding 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

• Meet regularly with volunteer leaders and area leadership.
• Recruit and train new leaders to build a team reflecting the community.
• Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping.
• Attend and engage with area leadership as assigned.

Resource Development

• Raise financial support as directed and maintain donor care practices.
• Communicate ministry updates and progress to donor partners.
• Assist with camp fundraisers and attend occasional committee and adult functions.

Direct Ministry

• Engage in all three levels of contact work.
• Lead or co-lead a Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry.
• Implement a summer and school-season camping strategy.
• Potentially serve on summer staff or at a Young Life property under the area director’s direction.

Ministry Support

• Adhere to all Young Life policies, including office hours, dress code, conduct, and time management.
• Set yearly ministry and personal goals; review them regularly.
• Assist with office administration as assigned.
• Complete expense reports clearly and on time.
• Perform other duties aligned with gifts, experience, and area needs.

Training

Regional Training

Certain regional training events may be required at the regional director’s discretion.

Area Training

• Work through job assignments under the supervision of the area director or assigned mentor.
• Receive individualized training to develop spiritual maturity and personal character.
• Focus on an 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.
• Learn personal fundraising principles, including familiarity with Basic Elements for Part-Time Staff.
• Take advantage of Young Life discipleship experiences (e.g., summer staff, discipleship focus, adventure camping).

Education

Pursuing a college degree.

Requirements

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

Pay

The anticipated annual salary for this position ranges from $5,100 to $6,063, depending on relevant education, experience, and location.