Student Staff - Northeast Columbia, SC

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

About the Role

Young Life employees and volunteers are expected to:

• Profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
• Subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
• Be ready, willing, and able to fulfill ministry functions as required by the organization.
• Refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
• Abide by all policies and practices of Young Life, including those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Responsibilities

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 with volunteer leaders and area leadership regularly.
• 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 a team to conduct Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry.
• Implement summer and school-season camping strategies.
• 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 and procedures, maintaining professionalism in office hours, dress, conduct, and time management.
• Set yearly ministry and personal goals; review them regularly.
• Assist with office administration as necessary.
• Complete expense reports clearly and timely.
• 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 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).

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 range for this position is $6,115.20–$7,488, depending on relevant education, experience, and location.