Student Staff

Young Life•Colorado Springs, TX

About The Position

Student Staff support Young Life’s Christian ministry through spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. The role includes developing a personal spiritual growth plan, participating in a church and Young Life community, and leading individuals and teams in spiritual development. Staff work with volunteer leaders and area leadership, recruit and train leaders, and model ministry activities including contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping. The position also involves raising financial support, caring for donor partners, communicating ministry updates, assisting with fundraising and assigned events, and participating in ministry strategy for summer and school-season camping. Student Staff adhere to Young Life policies, assist with administration as needed, maintain timely expense reports, and perform other duties consistent with their gifts, experience, and area needs. Training is provided through area assignments under an area director or assigned mentor, with possible regional training at the regional director’s discretion. Young Life requires employees to sign its Statement of Faith and meet its stated Christian faith 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.
Must profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord and subscribe to Young Life’s required statements and policies, including its Statement of Faith.
Must be willing and able to fulfill ministry functions, refrain from conduct and statements that detract from Young Life’s biblical standards, and abide by its policies and practices.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual growth through solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and engagement with Scripture.
Maintain participation in a church community and the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Meet regularly with volunteer leaders and area leadership.
Recruit and train leaders to build a leadership team that reflects the community.
Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping to other leaders.
Attend and participate in area leadership activities 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 committee and adult functions as assigned.
Engage in all three levels of contact work.
Participate on a team conducting Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry.
Participate on a team implementing summer and school-season camping strategy.
Potentially serve on summer staff or at a Young Life property, 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 objectives 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 congruent 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, personal 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.