PDX East - Student Staff I

Young Life•Colorado Springs, OR

About The Position

Student Staff I supports Young Life’s evangelism and discipleship ministry through spiritual, leadership, resource, direct-ministry, and administrative responsibilities. The role includes developing a personal spiritual growth plan, participating in a church and the Young Life community, and helping individuals and teams grow spiritually. The staff member works with volunteer leaders and area leadership, learns to recruit and train leaders, and models ministry practices for other leaders. The position also contributes to fundraising and donor care, communicates ministry updates to donor partners, and assists with camp fundraisers and assigned committee or adult functions. Direct ministry includes contact work, club, Campaigners and discipleship, as well as helping implement summer and school-season camping strategies. The staff member may serve at a Young Life property during the summer or as otherwise assigned. Administrative duties include following organizational policies, setting and reviewing goals, assisting with office administration when assigned, and completing expense reports. The position includes training under the area director or an assigned mentor, with potential regional training at the regional director’s discretion. Young Life employees must sign the Statement of Faith and meet the organization’s stated Christian belief and conduct expectations.

Requirements

Pursuing a college degree.
Proven relational skills with both children and adults.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Employees must profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord and subscribe to Young Life’s Statement of Faith and required staff policies.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual life through solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and engagement with Scripture.
Maintain participation in a church community and in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Lead individuals and teams in spiritual development.
Meet regularly with volunteer leaders and area leadership.
Learn to recruit and train leaders and help build a leadership team that reflects the community.
Model contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping for other leaders.
Participate in area leadership as assigned.
Raise financial support as directed and maintain donor care practices.
Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
Assist with camp fundraisers and attend assigned committee and adult functions.
Engage in all three levels of contact work.
Work with a team to conduct Young Life club and Campaigners or discipleship ministry.
Work with a team to implement summer and school-season camping strategies.
Potentially serve on summer staff or at a Young Life property as assigned, with input and direction from the area director.
Follow Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism in office hours, dress, conduct, and time management.
Learn to set yearly ministry and personal goals and review them regularly.
Assist with office administration when necessary and assigned.
Complete expense reports clearly and on time as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned and consistent with gifts, experience, and area needs.
Complete area training assignments under the area director’s or assigned mentor’s supervision.
Participate in individualized training to develop spiritual maturity, character, and ministry skills.
Become familiar with area strategy and ministry health as assigned.
Learn personal fundraising principles and take advantage of Young Life discipleship experiences.