Staff Associate - North Carolina Region

Young Life•US, North Carolina: Remote, NC

1d•$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 Young Life’s Christian ministry and comply with its Statement of Faith, policies, and practices.

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.
Young Life 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 through solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and engagement with the Bible.
Maintain active participation in a church community and in 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 team that reflects the community.
Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping.
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 develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community, 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 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 records for kids, leaders, and donors.
Communicate clearly, promptly, appropriately, and professionally with everyone involved in ministry.
Set yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives to reach every kid and review them regularly.
Complete required Core Training Phase One courses within the first two years.
Complete additional regional training meetings and ministry skills training as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned and consistent with gifts, experience, and area needs.