Grand Forks Mission Staff

Young Life • Grand Forks, ND

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About The Position

Young Life Grand Forks is looking for a mission-minded leader who loves Jesus, loves students, and wants to build something that lasts in a university-centered community. Grand Forks is a vibrant college town anchored by the University of North Dakota, where thousands of middle school, high school, and college students are searching for belonging, purpose, and truth. This is a place where relational ministry matters and leaders can quickly become deeply connected in schools, athletics, arts, and campus life. As Mission Staff, you won’t just run programs — you’ll step into the lives of students, equip volunteer leaders, and develop a sustainable ministry that reaches kids who might never walk into a church. You’ll work alongside committed adult committee members, supportive churches, and a region passionate about helping every kid know they are seen, known, and loved. This role is ideal for someone who: Builds friendships naturally and intentionally Is energized by leadership development and discipleship Thrives in a college-town pace and culture Wants to grow personally while growing a ministry Is excited to create ministry pathways from middle school to college Come help shape a ministry where leaders are developed, kids are pursued, and the Gospel is lived out daily in Grand Forks. Mission Staff Summary: Mission / AuthorityThrough both training and direct field ministry experience, learn how to lead and participate in effective Young Life ministry.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Spiritual Development — “Following Jesus” includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships. 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. Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines, in the context of active participation in a church community. Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community. Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
• Leadership Development — “Equipping leaders, committee and staff” includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting. Meet with your volunteer leaders and area leadership on a regular basis. 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 how to work effectively in teams and develop a yearly ministry strategy.
• Resource Development — “Fueling the ministry” includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team. Raise financial support as directed and maintain good donor care practices. Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners. Observe and learn to network and develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community, including: principals, pastors, parents, potential committee members as assigned by the area director. Assist with camp fundraisers.
• Direct Ministry — “Proclaiming and modeling” includes contact work, club, Campaigners and camp. 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.
• Ministry Support — “Taking care of business” includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan. Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct and time management. Manage finances with stewardship, accountability and transparency using the 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 plan and initiatives to reach every kid; review them on a regular basis. Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience and area needs.

What This Job Offers

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