Staff Associate in Douglas County

Young Life•Highlands Ranch, CO

About The Position

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position. Job Specific Working Conditions: Douglas County, Colorado is a sleeping giant in Young Life. Nestled between Denver and Colorado Springs and just a short drive from the mountains and multiple premier Young Life camp properties, this beautiful and growing suburban community is ripe with opportunity. With over 30,000 teenagers, top-ranked schools, and a strong base of alumni and adults eager to see ministry thrive, the stage is set for bold, faith-filled leaders to step in. With more than 30 years of ministry and new momentum building, Douglas County is looking for humble, teachable, and driven staff ready to pioneer new ground and bring the Gospel to life in places like Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, and Parker. If you’re ready to embrace classic Young Life values—pursuing Jesus and reaching teenagers with relentless love—then Douglas County is ready for you. Come be part of this exciting new chapter. 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.

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.