Mission Staff

Young Life•Kentwood, MI

About The Position

Mission Staff members support Young Life’s Christian mission of evangelism and discipleship. Employees are required to sign the Young Life Statement of Faith and meet the organization’s stated faith and conduct expectations, including being ready to fulfill ministry functions, refraining from conduct or statements that detract from Young Life’s biblical standards, and following its policies and practices. The role encompasses spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. Staff develop their spiritual life and participate in a church and the Young Life community; care for, recruit, train, and equip volunteer leaders; help raise and steward financial support; engage young people through contact work, club, Campaigners, and camp; and maintain ministry records, communications, finances, and strategic plans. The position includes area-led training and individualized development in spiritual maturity, character, ministry skills, area strategy, and fundraising principles. The anticipated hourly rate is $14.75–$18.43, depending on relevant experience and education, work location, and scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Profess a belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord and subscribe to Young Life’s required statements and policies, including its Statement of Faith.
Follow Young Life’s stated conduct expectations and policies during working and nonworking hours.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual life through solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and engagement with Scripture.
Maintain relationships and spiritual disciplines through active participation in a church community and the Young Life community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Meet regularly with volunteer leaders and area leadership.
Recruit and train leaders to build a leadership team that reflects the community.
Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping for other leaders.
Help train leaders, team leaders, and committee members 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.
Develop strategic relationships with community members, 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 new or existing Young Life club and Campaigners or discipleship ministry.
Lead a team in implementing a summer and school-season camping strategy 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 area records for kids, leaders, and donors.
Communicate clearly, promptly, appropriately, and professionally with everyone involved in ministry.
Set yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives to reach every kid, and review them regularly.
Participate actively in training provided by area leadership and complete individualized training as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience, and area needs.