Redmond, OR - Staff Associate I

Young Life•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$16,825 - $21,063

About The Position

The Staff Associate I learns to effectively carry out and manage Young Life ministry through formal training and direct field ministry experience. The role includes spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. The staff member develops a personal spiritual growth plan, participates in church and Young Life community life, and helps lead others in spiritual development. They meet regularly with volunteer leaders and area leadership, learn to recruit and train leaders, model ministry practices, and assist with team development and ministry planning. They also raise financial support, care for donor partners, build community relationships, and learn to plan fundraising events. Direct ministry includes contact work, leading Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry, developing camping strategies, and serving at a Young Life camp each year. Ministry support includes following policies, managing finances, maintaining accurate records, communicating professionally, and setting and reviewing annual strategic ministry plans. Core training is to be completed during the first two years. The role requires working in demanding camp conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, dirt, long hours, and physical activities.

Requirements

Experience in direct ministry.
Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to handle camp conditions, including heat, cold, dirt, long hours, and physical demands such as hiking, horseback riding, and boating.
Young Life employees must profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord and subscribe to required staff statements and policies, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
Employees must be ready, willing, and able to fulfill ministry functions; refrain from conduct and statements that detract from Young Life's biblical standards; and abide by Young Life policies and practices.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual life through solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and engagement with Scripture.
Maintain spiritual disciplines and relationships through active participation in a church community and 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 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 members to work effectively in teams and develop an annual ministry strategy.
Raise financial support as directed and maintain donor care practices.
Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
Observe and learn to build strategic relationships with community adults, including principals, pastors, parents, and potential committee members as assigned.
Learn to plan and execute area fundraising events under the direction of an area supervisor and committee.
Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
Lead a team in planning and conducting a new or existing Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry.
Lead a team in implementing summer and school-season camping strategies 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 records about kids, leaders, and donors.
Provide clear, prompt, appropriate, and professional communication to people involved in ministry.
Set annual strategic ministry plans and initiatives to reach every kid, and review them regularly.
Perform other duties as assigned and consistent with gifts, experience, and area needs.
Complete Core Training Phase One courses within the first two years.