Student Staff - Wyldlife - Northern Twin Cities, MN

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. Applicants must profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord, subscribe to the Young Life Statement of Faith, and adhere to its policies and practices regarding religious belief and 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 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 in 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 committee/adult functions as assigned.
  • Direct Ministry
    • Engage in all three levels of contact work.
    • Lead or participate in 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 area director guidance.
  • Ministry Support
    • Adhere to Young Life policies, including office hours, dress code, conduct, and time management.
    • Set and review yearly ministry and personal goals.
    • Assist with office administration as needed.
    • Complete expense reports clearly and timely.
    • Perform other duties aligned with gifts, experience, and area needs.
• Regional Training

  Participate in required regional training events as determined by the regional director.

• Area Training
  • Work through job assignments under the supervision of the area director or mentor.
  • Receive individualized training to develop spiritual maturity and 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.