Rhode Island Staff Associate

Young Life•Us, RI

18h

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 involves spiritual development; developing and training volunteer leaders; raising financial support and building community relationships; leading contact work, club, Campaigners and camping ministry; and supporting ministry administration, communications, finances, records and strategic planning. The staff member serves on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year and completes required Core Training during the first two years. Young Life employees are required to sign its Statement of Faith and meet the organization’s stated Christian belief and conduct requirements.

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.
Sign Young Life’s Statement of Faith and meet the stated Christian belief and conduct requirements.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual life through solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and understanding God’s Word.
Maintain relationships and spiritual disciplines through active participation in a church community and Young Life’s spiritual life.
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.
Assist in training leaders, team leaders and committee members in teamwork and yearly ministry strategy development.
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 Young Life club and Campaigners or discipleship ministry.
Lead a team in implementing summer and school-season camping strategies.
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 about 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.
Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience and area needs.
Complete Core Training Phase One courses within the first two years.