Rapid City Staff Associate

Young Life • Rapid City, SD

250d • Remote

About The Position

Rapid City Young Life has a strong presence and history in the Rapid City and the Black Hills area. Rapid City Young Life started in 2000 and quickly grew impacting thousands of middle and high school kids in the area. It has become a thriving youth program in the area. Rapid City is a population of almost 100,000 people and with the surrounding Black Hills (over 250,000 people) live in the area. It is the home of Mt. Rushmore National Monument, Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park and Devil's Tower Monument. We have golfing, hiking, biking, boating, hunting, snow skiing, snowmobiling, fishing and so much more. Our weather would be comparable to the Denver area and we have over 300 days of sunshine every year. Presently, there are vibrant ministries available for high school students across 3 high schools. We have 5 staff, 30 volunteer leaders, 18 vibrant committee members (many of whom helped launch Young Life 25 years ago in Rapid City), our own facility and a solid foundation of donors. We are excited to launch WyldLife, our ministry for middle-school kids and eager to see whom God will bring to lead this important outreach to middle school kids.

Requirements

• Experience in direct ministry.
• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead WyldLife and develop a team of volunteer leaders in the area.
• Plan and execute fundraising events and initiatives with the current staff.
• Participate in direct ministry and develop personal communication and leadership skills.
• Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life.
• Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
• 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.
• Raise financial support as directed and maintain good donor care practices.
• Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
• 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.
• Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year.
• Manage finances with stewardship, accountability and transparency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree