Norfolk Mission Staff

Young Life•Virginia Beach, VA

11d

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 spans spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. Staff are expected to develop their spiritual life and church relationships, equip and support volunteer leaders, raise financial support, engage young people through Young Life programs, and maintain effective administrative practices. The role also includes serving on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year and performing other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience, and area needs. Training includes active participation in training provided by area leadership and individualized training supervised by the area director, including spiritual maturity, personal character, ministry skills, area strategy and ministry health, and personal fundraising principles. Mission-wide training events may be available upon request and approval; regional training may be required at the regional director’s discretion. Young Life requires employees to sign its Statement of Faith. Employees must profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord and subscribe to the statements and policies required of staff. The posting states an anticipated salary rate of $7,650.00–$9,575.00, depending on relevant experience and education, work location, and scheduled weekly hours.

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 statements and policies required of Young Life staff, including its Statement of Faith.
Actively engage in training provided by area leadership.
Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual life, including solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and understanding God’s Word.
Maintain spiritual disciplines and relationships through active participation in a church community and in the Young Life community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Meet regularly with volunteer leaders and area leadership.
Learn to recruit and train new 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 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.
Lead a team in implementing a summer and school-season camping strategy 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 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 plans and initiatives to reach every kid and review them regularly.
Actively participate in area-provided training and individualized training as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience, and area needs.