Mission Staff-Amarillo
About The Position
Mission Staff learns to lead and participate in effective Young Life ministry through training and direct field ministry experience. The role supports Young Life’s Christian mission of evangelism and discipleship and requires employees to profess belief in Jesus Christ, subscribe to the Young Life Statement of Faith and staff policies, and fulfill ministry functions consistent with the organization’s standards. The position includes spiritual development; leadership development through volunteer care, recruitment, team building and training; resource development through fundraising and donor relationships; direct ministry through contact work, club, Campaigners and camping; and ministry support through administration, financial stewardship, communication, data management and strategic planning. Staff are expected to participate in area training and serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year. A college degree is preferred. The anticipated salary rate ranges from $19,125.00 to $23,937.50, depending on relevant experience and education, working location, and scheduled weekly hours.
Requirements
- Profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord and subscribe to the Young Life Statement of Faith and policies required of staff.
- Be willing and able to fulfill ministry functions required by the organization and abide by Young Life policies and practices.
- Refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
- 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 supports a vibrant spiritual life, including 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 individuals and teams 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 effective 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.
- Learn to network and 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 new or existing Young Life club and Campaigners or discipleship ministry.
- Lead a team in implementing summer and school-season camping strategies 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 records about kids, leaders and donors.
- Provide clear, prompt, appropriate and professional communication to people involved in ministry.
- Set yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives to reach every kid and review them regularly.
- Actively participate in training provided by area leadership and complete individualized training as directed.
- Perform other duties as assigned and consistent with gifts, experience and area needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
