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Young Life•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time (10 hours per week) student staff position focusing on team leadership at Moore MS and volunteer leadership at Lincoln East. The role is intended for a college-aged adult and requires prior Young Life experience, residency in Lincoln, and personal fundraising. The position will cover a portion of the duties outlined in the full-time job description, based on current area needs and ministry focus. Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to its principles of evangelism and discipleship.

Requirements

Young Life experience required
Must live in Lincoln
Personal fundraising will be required
Will work some nights and weekends
This position is intended for a college-aged adult
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 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
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

Nice To Haves

Part-time position (10 hours per week)

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life, including prayer, solitude, retreat, reflection, and commitment to understanding God's Word.
Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines within a church community and actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Meet with volunteer leaders and area leadership regularly.
Recruit and train new leaders to build a leadership team that reflects the community.
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 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.
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.
Focus on 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.
Take advantage of Young Life discipleship experiences (e.g., summer staff, discipleship focus, adventure camping).