NYC Catholic Mission Staff

Young Life•Us, NY

About The Position

Through training and direct field ministry experience, the NYC Catholic Mission Staff member learns to lead and participate in effective Young Life ministry. The role involves spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. The staff member develops personal spiritual practices and participates in church and Young Life community life; supports, recruits, trains, and equips volunteer leaders; raises financial support and maintains donor relationships; conducts contact work, club, Campaigners, and camp ministry; and manages administrative, financial, communication, and data responsibilities. The position also includes a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year and area-directed training. Young Life employees are required to sign and adhere to the organization’s Statement of Faith and related policies.

Requirements

Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Commitment to sign and comply with Young Life’s Statement of Faith and policies.
Ability to fulfill ministry functions as required and refrain from conduct or statements that detract from Young Life’s biblical standards.

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 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 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 community adults, 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.
Lead a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy.
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.
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 engage in training provided by area leadership and complete individualized training as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned and consistent with gifts, experience, and area needs.