Forest Hills YL Student Staff

Young Life•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Student Staff II learns to participate in effective Young Life ministry through training and direct field ministry experience. The role involves spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. The employee is expected to profess belief in Jesus Christ and subscribe to Young Life’s Statement of Faith and staff policies. Young Life employees must be ready to fulfill ministry functions, refrain from conduct and statements that detract from Young Life’s biblical standards, and abide by its policies and practices during working and nonworking hours. The position includes individualized training under the area director or an assigned mentor, focused on spiritual maturity, personal character, ministry skills, area strategy, and ministry health. The employee is also introduced to personal fundraising principles and is encouraged to participate in Young Life discipleship experiences. A college degree must be in progress.

Requirements

Pursuing a college degree.
Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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, including solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and engagement with Scripture.
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 help build a leadership team reflecting the community.
Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping for other leaders.
Attend and participate in area leadership activities 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.
Participate 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 assigned staff at a Young Life property, with input and direction from the area director.
Follow Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism regarding office hours, dress, conduct, and time management.
Learn to set yearly ministry and personal goals and objectives and review them regularly.
Assist with office administration when necessary and assigned.
Complete expense reports clearly and promptly as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned and consistent with gifts, experience, and area needs.
Complete area training assignments under the supervision of the area director or assigned mentor.
Receive individualized training to develop spiritual maturity, character, and ministry skills, including the 5 C’s.
Become familiar with area strategy and ministry health as assigned by the area director.
Receive an introduction to personal fundraising principles and take advantage of Young Life discipleship experiences.