Norfolk Mission Staff
About The Position
Mission Staff learn through training and direct field ministry experience how to lead and participate in effective Young Life ministry. The role includes spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. Staff are expected to support Young Life’s Christian mission and comply with its policies, including signing the Statement of Faith. The position includes individualized training supervised by area leadership, participation in area-provided training, and opportunities to attend missionwide or regional training events when approved or required. A college degree is preferred. The anticipated salary rate ranges from $7,650.00 to $9,575.00, depending on relevant experience and education, working location, and scheduled weekly hours.
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 required statements and policies, including its Statement of Faith.
- Must comply with Young Life policies and practices and refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
Nice To Haves
- College degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual development through solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and study of 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 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.
- Learn to network and develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community, including principals, pastors, parents, and potential committee members as assigned by the area director.
- Assist with camp fundraisers.
- Engage actively 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 summer and school-season camping strategies.
- 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.
- Actively engage in training provided by area leadership and complete assigned individualized training.
- Perform other duties as assigned and congruent 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
