Mission Staff

Young Life•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Mission Staff learn to lead and participate in effective Young Life ministry through training and direct field experience. The role encompasses spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. Staff are expected to pursue personal spiritual growth and participate in a church and Young Life community; develop and train volunteer leaders; raise and steward financial support; build relationships in the community; lead Young Life club, Campaigners, and camping ministry; and carry out administrative, communication, data, and strategic-planning responsibilities. Staff must adhere to Young Life policies and procedures and meet the organization’s faith and conduct requirements. Young Life employees are required to sign its Statement of Faith, profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord, and comply with applicable staff policies. Training is provided by area leadership, with individualized development overseen by the area director. Missionwide and regional training opportunities may be available or required at leadership discretion.

Requirements

Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord and subscribe to the Young Life Statement of Faith and required staff policies.
Adhere to Young Life policies and practices, including religious-belief and ministry-activity requirements.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that includes spiritual disciplines, prayer, reflection, and understanding God’s Word.
Maintain active participation in a church community and the spiritual life of the Young Life community; lead individuals and teams in spiritual development.
Meet regularly with volunteer leaders and area leadership.
Recruit and train leaders, build a team that reflects the community, and model effective contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping.
Assist with training leaders, team leaders, and committee members in teamwork and ministry strategy development.
Raise financial support as directed, maintain donor-care practices, and communicate ministry updates to donor partners.
Develop relationships with key adults in the community, including principals, pastors, parents, and potential committee members, as assigned.
Assist with camp fundraisers.
Engage in all three levels of contact work and lead a team in planning and conducting Young Life club and Campaigners or discipleship ministry.
Lead a team in implementing summer and school-season camping strategies and 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.
Communicate clearly, promptly, appropriately, and professionally with people involved in ministry.
Set 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.
Participate actively in training provided by area leadership and in individualized training supervised by the area director.