Student Staff - Central Cincinnati, OH

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position. Employees and volunteers must profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord, subscribe to the Young Life Statement of Faith, and abide by all policies and practices of Young Life, including those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

About the Role

Through both training and direct field ministry experience, learn how to participate in effective Young Life ministry.

Responsibilities

Spiritual Development — “Following Jesus”

• Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and a sincere commitment to understanding God’s Word.
• Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines in the context of active participation in a 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 your volunteer leaders and area leadership on a regular basis.
• Learn to recruit and train new leaders to build a leadership team that reflects the community.
• Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping to other leaders.
• Attend and be involved with area leadership as assigned.

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.
• Assist with camp fundraisers and attend occasional committee and adult functions as assigned.

Direct Ministry — “Proclaiming and modeling”

• Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
• Participate in leadership with a team to conduct a Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry with excellence.
• Participate on a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy for a ministry.
• Potentially serve on summer staff or assigned staff at a Young Life property with input and direction from the area director.

Ministry Support — “Taking care of business”

• Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct, and time management.
• Learn to set yearly ministry and personal goals and objectives; review them on a regular basis.
• Assist in the office administration when necessary and assigned.
• Complete expense reports as necessary in a clear and timely fashion.
• Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience, and area needs.

Training

Missionwide Training

None is required or recommended.

Regional Training

There is no missionwide regional-level training curriculum. At the regional director’s prerogative, certain regional training events may be required.

Area Training

• Work through job assignments under the supervision of the area director or assigned mentor (assignments may be adapted to fit individual needs and the area situation).
• Receive individualized training supervised by the area director designed to develop personal spiritual maturity and enhance personal character.
• Give particular focus to an individualized program to learn and gain competency in ministry skills (i.e., The 5 C’s).
• Become familiar with area strategy and ministry health as assigned by the area director.
• Receive introduction to personal fund-raising 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).

Requirements

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

Pay

The anticipated salary rate for this position can range from $12-$15/hour depending on relevant education, experience, and location.