South Central PA Staff Associate

Young Life•Harrisburg, PA

11d•$33,650 - $42,125

About The Position

The Staff Associate learns to effectively carry out and manage Young Life ministry through formal training and direct field ministry experience. The role includes spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. The employee is expected to participate in spiritual disciplines and church and Young Life community life; develop and support volunteer leaders; raise and steward financial support; engage young people through contact work, club, Campaigners, and camp; and carry out administrative and strategic ministry responsibilities. The position requires completion of designated core training during the first two years, with additional training potentially supervised by a regional director, regional trainer, or area. A college degree is preferred. The role’s work conditions can include camp-related extremes and physical activities such as hiking, horseback riding, and boating. The anticipated salary rate is $33,650 to $42,125, depending on relevant experience and education, working location, and scheduled weekly hours.

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, 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 Young Life’s required statements and policies, including its Statement of Faith.
Employees must be ready, willing, and able to fulfill required ministry functions; refrain from conduct and statements that detract from Young Life’s biblical standards; and abide by Young Life policies and practices.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual health through solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and engagement with Scripture.
Maintain spiritual disciplines and relationships through active participation in a church community and the Young Life community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Meet regularly with volunteer leaders and area leadership.
Learn to recruit and train new leaders and help build a leadership team that reflects the community.
Model excellence in 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.
Learn to network and develop strategic relationships with community adults, including principals, pastors, parents, and 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 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 for a ministry.
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 area records for kids, leaders, and donors.
Provide clear, prompt, appropriate, and professional communication to everyone involved in ministry.
Set yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives to reach every kid, and review them regularly.
Perform other duties as assigned and consistent with gifts, experience, and area needs.
Complete required core training within the first two years and participate in additional assigned regional or ministry-skills training.