Student Staff - Durham/Chapel Hill (NC27)
About The Position
Student Staff supports Young Life’s ministry in the Durham/Chapel Hill area through spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry and ministry support. The role involves developing a vibrant spiritual life and participating in a church and the Young Life community; recruiting, training and supporting volunteer leaders; raising financial support and communicating with donor partners; participating in Young Life club, Campaigners/discipleship and camping ministries; and completing administrative duties and other assigned work. The employee works under the supervision of the area director or an assigned mentor and receives individualized training in spiritual maturity, character, ministry skills, area strategy and fundraising. Certain regional training events may be required at the regional director’s discretion. Young Life requires employees to sign its Statement of Faith. Employees must profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord, subscribe to Young Life’s required statements and policies, be prepared to fulfill ministry functions, and abide by the organization’s standards and practices.
Requirements
- Be pursuing a college degree.
- Have proven relational skills with both children and adults.
- Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
- Be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord and subscribe to Young Life’s Statement of Faith and required policies.
- Be ready, willing and able to fulfill ministry functions and abide by Young Life policies and practices.
Responsibilities
- Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual life through solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and understanding God’s Word.
- 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 to build a team that reflects the community.
- Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping to other leaders.
- Attend and participate in 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.
- Participate in all three levels of contact work.
- Work with a team to conduct Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry.
- Work with a team to implement summer and school-season camping strategy.
- 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 concerning 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 job assignments under the supervision of the area director or assigned mentor.
- Participate in individualized training to develop spiritual maturity, character and ministry skills; become familiar with area strategy and ministry health as assigned.
- Receive an introduction to personal fundraising principles and take advantage of Young Life discipleship experiences.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
