South Central PA Staff Associate

Young Life•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

The Staff Associate learns how 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 Staff Associate develops a yearly personal growth plan, participates in a church and Young Life community, and leads individuals and teams in spiritual development. The position involves meeting regularly with volunteer leaders and area leadership, recruiting and training leaders, building teams, modeling ministry practices, and helping develop yearly ministry strategies. The Staff Associate raises financial support as directed, maintains donor relationships, communicates ministry progress to donor partners, and learns to build community relationships and plan fundraising events. The role also includes engaging in contact work, leading Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry, supporting summer and school-season camping strategies, and serving on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year. Administrative responsibilities include following Young Life policies, managing finances and records, communicating professionally, and developing and reviewing yearly ministry plans. Additional duties may be assigned based on gifts, experience, and area needs. The position includes Core Training—Phase One, with New Staff Training, Leadership I and II, Apologetics, and one Winter Training course to be completed during the first two years. Further regional and ministry-skills training may be assigned. Young Life employees are required to sign and adhere to its Statement of Faith and related policies.

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.
Sign and adhere to Young Life’s Statement of Faith and applicable 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 relationships and spiritual disciplines through active participation in a church community and the Young Life community.
Lead individuals and teams 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 help 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 build 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.
Engage in all three levels of contact work.
Lead a team in planning and conducting a new or existing Young Life club and Campaigners/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 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.
Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience, and area needs.
Complete Core Training—Phase One requirements within the first two years.