Mission Staff - YL College at Xavier University

Young Life • Cincinnati, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves working primarily with Xavier University college students to lead and participate in effective Young Life ministry through training and direct field experience. The position requires a commitment to spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support, all within the framework of Young Life's Christian mission and Statement of Faith. Employees are expected to minister as servants of God, proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and adhering to Young Life's biblical standards and policies.

Requirements

• Must profess a belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord.
• Must subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
• Employees and volunteers shall be ready, willing, and able to fulfill ministry functions required by the organization.
• Employees and volunteers shall refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
• Employees and volunteers shall abide by all policies and practices of Young Life, including those related to religious belief or ministry activities.
• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life, including prayer, solitude, retreat, reflection, and understanding God's Word.
• Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines, participating actively in a church community and the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
• Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
• Meet regularly with volunteer leaders and area leadership.
• Learn to 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 members on effective teamwork and developing a yearly ministry strategy.
• 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, including principals, pastors, parents, and potential committee members.
• Assist with camp fundraisers.
• Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
• Lead a team to plan and conduct a new or existing Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry with excellence.
• Lead a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy for a ministry.
• Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year.
• 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 information on kids, leaders, and donors for area records.
• Provide clear, prompt, appropriate, and professional communication to everyone involved in ministry.
• Set yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives to reach every kid and review them regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience, and area needs.

Benefits

• Training opportunities including New Staff Training, Winter Training, Focus Conferences, and Young Life University (on a request basis with approval).
• Individualized training supervised by the area director to develop personal spiritual maturity and enhance personal character.
• Individualized program to learn and gain competency in ministry skills (e.g., The 5 C’s).
• Familiarity with area strategy and ministry health as assigned by the area director.
• Introduction to personal fund-raising principles including familiarity with Basic Elements for Part-time staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level