Next Gen Leader - Columbus City, OH

Young Life • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on developing leadership within Young Life ministry. Through training and direct field experience, the Next Gen Leader will learn to lead and participate in effective Young Life ministry. The position requires a commitment to spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support, all within the framework of Young Life's Christian mission and Statement of Faith. The role involves engaging with adolescents, equipping volunteers, raising financial support, and managing administrative tasks.

Requirements

• College degree preferred.
• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
• Must subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
• Must be ready, willing, and able to fulfill ministry functions as may be required by the organization.
• Must refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
• Must abide by all policies and practices of Young Life, including those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Young Life ministry.
• Experience in fundraising and donor relations.
• Experience in leading teams and developing leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life, including prayer, spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth, health, and church relationships.
• 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 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 on effective teamwork and developing a yearly ministry strategy.
• Raise financial support as directed and maintain good donor care practices.
• Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Statement of Faith requirement for all employees and volunteers.
• Opportunity for spiritual development and growth.
• Training opportunities including New Staff Training, Winter Training, Focus Conferences, and Young Life University (on request basis with approval).
• Individualized training supervised by the area director.
• Introduction to personal fund-raising principles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree