Staff Associate I - Chapman College

Young Life•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Chapman Young Life began in 2016 with a vision to reach college students at Chapman University through relational ministry and the message of Jesus. Located in the heart of Orange County, Chapman is a private, mid-sized university known for its beautiful campus, strong programs in film, business, and the arts, and a highly social, relational student culture. The environment is often described as tight-knit and vibrant, but also marked by affluence, social cliques, and a strong Greek life presence—making authentic, Christ-centered community both deeply needed and highly impactful. The ministry experienced steady growth leading up to COVID-19, followed by a season of rebuilding, and is now moving back into a place of health and momentum. While Chapman remains the primary hub for contact work and weekly gatherings, the ministry is actively expanding its identity to Young Life College OC, creating space for students from across Orange County to belong—regardless of where they attend school. Currently, about 90% of contact work and events still take place on Chapman’s campus. Young Life College OC is stepping into a season of opportunity: to meet students in a socially driven, high-pressure environment with the invitation into authentic community, purpose, and a life-changing relationship with Jesus. YL Staff Associate I Summary: Through both formal training and direct field ministry experience, learn how to effectively carry out and manage Young Life ministry.

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

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and a sincere commitment to understanding God’s Word.
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 your 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 how 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.
Observe and learn to network and develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community, including: principals, pastors, parents, potential committee members as assigned by the area director.
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 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.