Tallahassee Intern Position

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 Young Life’s statements and policies, and commit to conduct that aligns with the organization’s biblical standards and ministry activities.

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Spiritual Development – “Following Jesus”
  • Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life, including solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and a 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 – “Equipping leaders, committee and staff”
  • Meet with volunteer leaders and area leadership regularly.
  • Recruit and train new leaders to build a team that reflects the community.
  • Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping.
  • Assist in training leaders, team leaders, and committee members on effective teamwork and yearly ministry strategy.
• 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.
  • Network and develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community (e.g., principals, pastors, parents, potential committee members).
  • Assist with camp fundraisers.
• Direct Ministry – “Proclaiming and modeling”
  • Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
  • Lead a team to plan and conduct a Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry.
  • Implement a summer and school-season camping strategy.
  • Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year.
• Ministry Support – “Taking care of business”
  • Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures, maintaining professionalism in office hours, dress, conduct, and time management.
  • Manage finances with stewardship, accountability, and transparency using mission-wide applications.
  • Maintain accurate records of kids, leaders, and donors.
  • Provide clear, prompt, and professional communication to everyone involved in ministry.
  • Set and review yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, congruent with gifts, experience, and area needs.

Training

• Missionwide Training: Optional events such as New Staff Training, Winter Training, Focus Conferences, and Young Life University (approval required).
• Regional Training: No required curriculum; regional training events may be required at the regional director’s discretion.
• Area Training:
  • Engage in training provided by area leadership.
  • Individualized training supervised by the area director to develop spiritual maturity and ministry skills (e.g., The 5 C’s).
  • Become familiar with area strategy and ministry health.
  • Introduction to personal fundraising principles, including Basic Elements for Part-time staff.

Qualifications

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

Pay

Full-time annual salary range: $30,600 – $38,300.