Student Staff - Greater LA

Young Life • Glendora, CA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles Student Staff program is a school-year initiative for paid and volunteer Student Staff. This program is designed to train and develop individuals called to incarnational ministry with disinterested youth. It aims to deepen an individual's faith and strengthen ministry skills, with a focus on personal spiritual formation and the 5 C's of Young Life. The curriculum can be adapted for specific ministry focuses like Capernaum or Young Life College. This program is mandatory for all paid student staff and also open to volunteers committed to intensive ministry development. Participants are expected to attend all training sessions and complete assignments throughout the year. Mid-year and year-end evaluations will be conducted by regional trainers and included in the supervisor's annual evaluation. This program can also serve as an opportunity for Young Life staff to identify suitable candidates for Student Staff roles within their areas or regions.

Requirements

• 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 their personal Savior and Lord.
• Must subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
• Must be ready, willing, and able to fulfill ministry functions required by the organization.
• Must refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
• Must abide by all policies and practices of Young Life, including those related to religious belief or ministry activities.
• Fierce commitment to be present at all training times.
• Complete assignments and tasks throughout the year.
• Pursuing a college degree.

Nice To Haves

• Individuals who are called and capable for incarnational ministry with disinterested kids.
• Those volunteers who want to be more serious about their ministry and are willing to make a commitment to this cohort.
• 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 solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and a commitment to understanding God’s Word.
• Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines within an active church community.
• Actively participate in the spiritual life of 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 for 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 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.

Benefits

• Paid Student Staff positions available.
• Volunteer Student Staff positions available.
• Individualized training supervised by the area director.
• Opportunity to discern appropriate next steps for Student Staff serving within their area/region.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree