Field Core - Bloomington, IN

Young Life•Us, IN

About The Position

The Field Core role develops the ability to lead and participate in effective Young Life ministry through training and direct field ministry experience. The position includes spiritual development; leadership development and training; resource and donor development; direct ministry with young people; and ministry support, administration, and planning. The employee is expected to serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year and to participate in training provided by area leadership. College degree preferred. Young Life employees must profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord and subscribe to the Young Life Statement of Faith and other required policies.

Requirements

Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord and subscribe to the Young Life Statement of Faith and required staff policies.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual health through practices such as solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and study of the Bible.
Maintain spiritual disciplines and relationships through active participation in a church community and in the Young Life community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Meet regularly with volunteer leaders and area leadership.
Learn to recruit and train leaders and build a leadership team that reflects the community.
Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping for other leaders.
Assist in training leaders, team leaders, and committee members in teamwork, and help develop a yearly ministry strategy.
Raise financial support as directed and maintain good donor-care practices.
Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
Learn to develop strategic relationships with community adults, including principals, pastors, parents, and potential committee members as assigned by the area director.
Assist with camp fundraisers.
Engage in all three levels of contact work.
Lead a team in planning and conducting a Young Life club and Campaigners or discipleship ministry.
Lead a team in implementing summer and school-season camping strategies for a ministry.
Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year.
Follow Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism in office hours, dress, conduct, and time management.
Manage finances with stewardship, accountability, and transparency using mission-wide applications.
Maintain accurate records on kids, leaders, and donors.
Communicate clearly, promptly, appropriately, and professionally with people involved in ministry.
Set yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives to reach every kid and review them regularly.
Participate in training provided by area leadership and complete individualized training as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned and consistent with gifts, experience, and area needs.