Mission Staff - Prior Lake, MN (Scott County)

Young Life • Minneapolis, MN

102d

About The Position

Scott County Young Life is looking for a part-time Wyldlife OR Young Life team leader! Scott County Young Life mainly serves Prior Lake High School and Twin Oaks and Hidden Oaks Middle schools, with groups of kids coming from New Prague and Shakopee as well. Our ministries are both in seasons of exciting growth and we are looking for someone to come alongside the Area Director to serve teens in our community. This part-time team staff role would help lead and facilitate the student facing events of that specific ministry as well as lead a team of volunteer leaders. The ideal candidate lives locally in/near Prior Lake. The role is 12-15 hours/week and pay will be determined by experience and qualifications.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Learn how to lead and participate in effective Young Life ministry through training and direct field ministry experience.
• Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and a sincere commitment to understanding God’s Word.
• Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
• Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
• Recruit and train new leaders to build a leadership team that reflects the community.
• Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping to other leaders.
• Assist in training leaders, team leaders and committee on how to work effectively in teams and 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.
• Lead a team to plan and conduct a new or existing Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry with excellence.
• Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year.
• Manage finances with stewardship, accountability and transparency using the mission-wide applications.
• Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders and donors for area records.
• Set yearly strategic ministry plan and initiatives to reach every kid; review them on a regular basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree