Staff Associate - Arizona/New Mexico Region

Young Life•Phoenix, AZ

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 staff member develops personal spiritual practices, participates in a church and Young Life community, leads others in spiritual development, recruits and trains volunteer leaders, and helps create ministry strategies. The position also involves fundraising and donor care, building relationships with key adults in the community, planning ministry events, and leading Young Life clubs, Campaigners, and camping strategies. The Staff Associate serves on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year and completes required core training during the first two years. Employees must sign and adhere to Young Life’s 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, cold, dirt, long hours, and physical demands such as hiking, horseback riding, and boating.
Must sign and adhere to Young Life’s Statement of Faith and related policies.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual health through solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and study of the Bible.
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 reflective of the community.
Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping.
Assist in training leaders, team leaders, and committee members in teamwork and ministry strategy development.
Raise financial support as directed and maintain good donor-care practices.
Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
Develop 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 responsibly, accountably, and transparently using mission-wide applications.
Maintain accurate records about kids, leaders, and donors.
Communicate clearly, promptly, appropriately, and professionally with people involved in ministry.
Set yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives to reach every kid, and review them regularly.
Complete required core training within the first two years and participate in additional assigned training.
Perform other duties as assigned and consistent with gifts, experience, and area needs.