Field Core - Bloomington, IN
About The Position
Mission Staff learn to lead and participate in effective Young Life ministry through training and direct field ministry experience. The role encompasses spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry and ministry support. Mission Staff are expected to participate actively in Young Life and church communities, develop their spiritual life, recruit and train leaders, support and communicate with donors, engage young people through contact work and ministry programs, and help plan and deliver club, Campaigners, and camping activities. The position also includes financial stewardship, recordkeeping, communication, and annual ministry planning. Staff must sign Young Life’s Statement of Faith and meet the organization’s stated religious and conduct requirements.
Requirements
- Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Must profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord and subscribe to Young Life’s Statement of Faith and required staff policies.
- Must be willing and able to fulfill required ministry functions, refrain from conduct and statements that detract from Young Life’s biblical standards, and abide by Young Life policies and practices.
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 God’s Word.
- 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.
- Learn to recruit and train leaders to build a leadership team that reflects the community.
- Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping.
- Assist in training leaders, team leaders, and committee members in teamwork and yearly ministry strategy development.
- Raise financial support as directed and maintain donor care practices.
- Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
- Learn to develop strategic relationships with community adults, including principals, pastors, parents, and potential committee members as assigned by the area director.
- Assist with camp fundraisers.
- Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
- Lead a team in planning and conducting a Young Life club and Campaigners or 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 in office hours, dress, conduct, and time management.
- Manage finances with stewardship, accountability, and transparency using mission-wide applications.
- Maintain accurate records on 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned and consistent with gifts, experience, and area needs.
- Actively engage in training provided by area leadership and complete individualized training as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
