Next Gen Leader-Mission Staff, Dorchester, MA

Young Life•Boston, MA

1d•$17,000 - $19,000•Onsite

About The Position

Young Life Boston is seeking a passionate and relational person to serve in the Dorchester neighborhood as a Next Generation Leader. This role is ideal for high-potential young adults (ages 19-27) who possess a strong calling to youth ministry, a heart for the Gospel, and a desire to serve adolescents in under-resourced or diverse cultural settings. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who loves urban ministry, values diversity, and is committed to reaching and discipling the next generation in Boston. This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by investing in the lives of young people and helping build a thriving ministry in Dorchester.

Requirements

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith.
Profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
Subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
During working and nonworking hours, shall be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization.
During working and nonworking hours, shall refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
During working and nonworking hours, shall abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Actively engage in training provided by area leadership.
Individualized training supervised by the area director designed to develop personal spiritual maturity and enhance personal character.
Individualized program to learn and gain competency in ministry skills (e.g., The 5 C’s).
Become familiar with area strategy and ministry health as assigned by the area director.
Introduction to personal fund-raising principles including familiarity with Basic Elements for Part-time staff.