Student Staff I - GHS

Young Life•Geneva, IL

2d•$20,400 - $24,250

About The Position

This position is for individuals interested in working with Young Life, a Christian organization focused on evangelism and discipleship. All employees and volunteers are required to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to Young Life's Christian beliefs and ministry functions. The role involves spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. Employees are expected to minister as a servant of God, proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. This includes developing a personal spiritual life, seeking church relationships, participating in the spiritual life of the Young Life community, and leading teams and individuals in spiritual development. Leadership development involves caring for volunteers, recruiting, team building, training, supervision, and vision casting. Resource development includes raising financial support and maintaining donor care practices. Direct ministry involves contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping. Ministry support includes adhering to Young Life policies, managing time effectively, setting goals, and assisting with office administration. Regional and area training may be required.

Requirements

Profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
Subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
Be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization.
Refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
Abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.
Pursuing a college degree.
Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Take advantage of Young Life discipleship experiences (e.g. summer staff, discipleship focus, adventure camping).

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and a sincere commitment to understanding God’s Word.
Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines, in the context of active participation in a church community.
Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Meet with your volunteer leaders and area leadership on a regular basis.
Learn to recruit and train new leaders to build a leadership team that reflects the community.
Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping to other leaders.
Attend and be involved with area leadership as assigned.
Raise financial support as directed and maintain good donor care practices.
Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
Assist with camp fundraisers and attend occasional committee and adult functions as assigned.
Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
Participate in leadership with a team to conduct a Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry with excellence.
Participate on a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy for a ministry.
Potentially serve on summer staff or assigned staff at a Young Life property with input and direction from the area director.
Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct and time management.
Learn to set yearly ministry and personal goals and objectives; review them on a regular basis.
Assist in the office administration when necessary and assigned.
Complete expense reports as necessary in a clear and timely fashion.
Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience and area needs.