Mission Staff

Young Life•Kentwood, MI

7d•$15 - $18

About The Position

Mission Staff supports Young Life’s Christian mission of evangelism and discipleship through spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. Employees must sign the Young Life Statement of Faith and meet the organization’s stated Christian faith and conduct expectations. The role includes developing a personal spiritual growth plan, participating in a church and the Young Life community, and leading others in spiritual development. The position develops and supports volunteer leaders and ministry teams through regular meetings, recruitment, training, team building, supervision, and ministry planning. It also helps resource the ministry by raising financial support, caring for donor partners, sharing ministry updates, building community relationships, and assisting with camp fundraisers. Direct ministry work includes contact work, planning and conducting Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship activities, implementing seasonal and summer camping strategies, and serving on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year. Ministry support duties include following organizational policies, managing finances and records, communicating professionally, and creating and reviewing yearly strategic ministry plans. Other duties may be assigned based on gifts, experience, and area needs. The anticipated hourly rate is $14.75–$18.43, depending on relevant experience and education, working location, and scheduled weekly hours. A college degree is preferred. Training is available or may be required at mission-wide, regional, and area levels as described in the posting.

Requirements

Profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord.
Subscribe to the statements and policies required of Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith; employees must sign the Statement of Faith.
Be ready, willing, and able to fulfill ministry functions required by the organization during working and nonworking hours.
Refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and abide by Young Life policies and practices.
Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Participation in optional mission-wide training events, subject to request and regional director approval.
Familiarity with area strategy and ministry health as assigned by the area director.
Introduction to personal fundraising principles, including familiarity with Basic Elements for Part-time staff.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual life through solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and engagement with God’s Word.
Maintain spiritual disciplines and relationships 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.
Learn to recruit and train new 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 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 key adults in the community, 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/discipleship ministry.
Lead a team in implementing a summer and school-season camping strategy.
Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year.
Follow Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism regarding office hours, dress, conduct, and time management.
Manage finances with stewardship, accountability, and transparency using mission-wide applications.
Maintain accurate records regarding kids, leaders, and donors.
Provide clear, prompt, appropriate, and professional communication to people involved in ministry.
Create 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.
Actively engage in training provided by area leadership and individualized training assigned by the area director.