Staff Associate in Douglas County

Young Life•Highlands Ranch, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Associate role is designed for individuals to learn how to effectively carry out and manage Young Life ministry through both formal training and direct field ministry experience. This position is based in Douglas County, Colorado, a growing suburban community with significant potential for ministry expansion. The role involves spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry execution, and administrative support. Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to its Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship. This includes professing belief in Jesus Christ, ministering as a servant of God, proclaiming the gospel, and refraining from conduct that detracts from Young Life's biblical standards.

Requirements

Experience in direct ministry.
Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must profess a belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord.
Must subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
Must be ready, willing, and able to fulfill ministry functions required by the organization.
Must refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
Must abide by all policies and practices of Young Life, including those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life, including prayer, spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth, health, and church relationships.
Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines within an active church community and the Young Life community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Meet regularly with volunteer leaders and area leadership.
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 on effective teamwork and developing yearly ministry strategies.
Raise financial support and maintain good donor care practices.
Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
Network and develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community, such as principals, pastors, parents, and potential committee members.
Plan and execute area fundraising events under the direction of an area supervisor and committee.
Engage in all three levels of contact work.
Lead a team to plan and conduct a Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry with excellence.
Lead a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy.
Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year.
Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures, maintaining professionalism in office hours, dress, conduct, and time management.
Manage finances with stewardship, accountability, and transparency using mission-wide applications.
Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders, and donors for area records.
Provide clear, prompt, appropriate, and professional communication.
Set yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives to reach every kid and review them regularly.
Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience, and area needs.