Wild West Region Intern Experience || Park City, UT

About the Role

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. 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.

This role involves ministry functions focused on spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 the direction of the area director.
• Ministry Support
  • Adhere to Young Life policies, 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
  • Participate in regional training events as required by the regional director.
  • Work through job assignments under the supervision of the area director or mentor.
  • Receive individualized training to develop spiritual maturity and ministry skills (e.g., The 5 C’s).
  • Familiarize yourself with area strategy and ministry health.
  • Learn personal fundraising principles, including 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 (preferred).

Schedule

This is a part-time position for 10 hours per week during the 2026-27 school year.

Pay

The anticipated salary for this position is $750 per month, depending on relevant education, experience, and location.