2027 Staff Associate - Florida Region

Young Life•Us, FL

About The Position

The Staff Associate I 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. Staff are expected to participate in a church community and the spiritual life of Young Life; recruit, train, and support volunteer leaders; help develop ministry strategies and fundraising; lead contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping activities; and manage ministry administration, finances, records, and communication. The position also includes serving on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year and completing specified core training during the first two years. Young Life requires employees 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 the physical demands of hiking, horseback riding, boating, and other activities.
Sign and adhere to Young Life’s Statement of Faith and applicable staff policies.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual development through solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and engagement with God’s Word.
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 leaders and 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.
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 summer and school-season camping strategies 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 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 Core Training Phase One courses during the first two years: New Staff Training, Leadership I, Leadership II, Apologetics, and one Winter Training course.