Staff Associate - North Texas Capernaum

Young Life•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Staff Associate serves in North Texas Capernaum and learns to effectively carry out and manage Young Life ministry through formal training and direct field ministry experience. The role covers spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. The employee is expected to participate in Young Life’s Christian mission and comply with its Statement of Faith, policies, and practices. The Staff Associate develops a yearly personal spiritual-growth plan, participates in a church and the Young Life community, and helps lead others in spiritual development. The position also involves meeting regularly with volunteer leaders and area leadership; recruiting, training, and supporting leaders; and helping teams develop ministry strategies. The employee raises financial support as directed, maintains donor relationships, communicates ministry updates, develops community relationships, and helps plan fundraising events. Direct ministry includes contact work, Young Life club, Campaigners and discipleship ministry, and summer and school-season camping strategies. The Staff Associate serves at a Young Life camp each summer. The role also entails following organizational policies and procedures, managing finances and records, communicating professionally, and developing and reviewing yearly strategic ministry plans. Other duties may be assigned consistent with the employee’s gifts, experience, and area needs. The position includes required core training during the first two years and may include regional training and ministry-skills training.

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 and cold, dirt, long hours, and physical demands such as hiking, horseback riding, and boating.
Employees must profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord and subscribe to the Young Life Statement of Faith and required staff policies.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual health, including solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and engagement with scripture.
Maintain participation in a church community and the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Meet regularly with volunteer leaders and area leadership.
Learn to recruit and train leaders and build a leadership team that reflects the community.
Model contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping for other leaders.
Assist in training leaders, team leaders, and committee members 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.
Develop 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.
Engage in all three levels of contact work.
Lead a team in planning and conducting a new or existing Young Life club and Campaigners or discipleship ministry.
Lead a team in implementing a summer and school-season camping strategy.
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 information on kids, leaders, and donors for area records.
Provide clear, prompt, appropriate, and professional communication to people involved in ministry.
Set yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives to reach every kid, and review them regularly.
Complete required core training during the first two years.
Perform other duties as assigned and consistent with gifts, experience, and area needs.