Staff Associate III - Libertyville

Young Life•Libertyville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Staff Associate III position at Young Life is for an individual committed to the organization's exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship. The role requires signing a Statement of Faith, professing belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord, and adhering to Young Life's biblical standards and ministry policies. Key responsibilities include spiritual development, leadership development (equipping volunteers and staff), resource development (fundraising and donor care), direct ministry (contact work, club, Campaigners, and camp assignments), and ministry support (administration, finance, and strategic planning). The position involves active participation in the spiritual life of the Young Life community and is expected to contribute to personal leadership development, potentially in preparation for an area director or similar role.

Requirements

Sign a Statement of Faith.
Profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
Subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff.
Be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization.
Refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
Abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.
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 the extremes of a camp including: heat/cold, dirt, long hours and the physical demands of hiking, horseback riding, boating and more.

Nice To Haves

College degree

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.
Recruit and train new staff and leaders to build leadership teams that reflect the community.
Supervise, develop and evaluate area staff, providing resources and experiences needed to implement the vision.
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.
Attend committee and adult functions and assist in implementing TDS in the area as assigned.
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.
Observe and learn strategies of additional club ministries, including special ministry clubs, clubs in schools with special needs and more.
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.
Probable work on personal leadership development in areas of strength, deficiencies or needs in preparation for area director or next position.
Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience and area needs.