Student Staff II - Houston YL College

Young Life•Houston, TX

About The Position

This role is for individuals currently pursuing a college degree who are interested in learning how to participate in effective Young Life ministry through training and direct field experience. Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to its Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship. Employees must profess a belief in Jesus Christ, subscribe to Young Life's statements and policies, and conduct themselves in a manner that reflects biblical standards and the organization's mission.

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 a belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord.
Must subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
During working and nonworking hours, must be ready, willing, and able to fulfill ministry functions.
During working and nonworking hours, must refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
During working and nonworking hours, must abide by all policies and practices of Young Life, including those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Nice To Haves

Work through job assignments under the supervision of the area director or assigned mentor.
Receive individualized training supervised by the area director designed to develop personal spiritual maturity and enhance personal character.
Give particular focus to an individualized program to learn and gain competency in ministry skills (i.e. The 5 C’s).
Become familiar with area strategy and ministry health as assigned by the area director.
Receive introduction to personal fund-raising principles, including familiarity with Basic Elements for Part-Time Staff.
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 prayer, spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth, health, and church relationships.
Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines within an active 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 new leaders to build a diverse leadership team.
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.
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.
Participate on a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy.
Potentially serve on summer staff or assigned staff at a Young Life property.
Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism.
Learn to set yearly ministry and personal goals and objectives and review them regularly.
Assist in office administration when necessary and assigned.
Complete expense reports in a clear and timely fashion.
Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience, and area needs.