Student Staff - YL College Cincinnati

Young Life•Us, OH

About The Position

Student Staff II learns to participate in effective Young Life ministry through training and direct field ministry experience. The position combines spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. The employee develops a yearly personal growth plan, participates in a church and the Young Life community, and leads others in spiritual development. They work with volunteer leaders and area leadership, learn to recruit and train leaders, and model ministry activities. They also raise financial support, communicate with donor partners, assist with fundraising and events, and take part in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping. Ministry support includes following organizational policies, setting and reviewing goals, assisting with office administration, and submitting expense reports. Training is provided through area assignments supervised by the area director or an assigned mentor. It includes individualized development in spiritual maturity, character, ministry skills, area strategy, and fundraising principles. Regional training may be required at the regional director’s discretion. The position requires employees to sign Young Life’s Statement of Faith and meet its stated religious and conduct expectations.

Requirements

Be pursuing a college degree.
Have proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
Be able to maintain confidentiality.
Sign Young Life’s Statement of Faith and meet the organization’s stated religious and conduct expectations.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual development, including solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and engagement with Scripture.
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 new leaders and help build a leadership team that reflects the community.
Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping for other leaders.
Attend and participate in area leadership activities 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 or discipleship ministry.
Work with a team to implement summer and school-season camping strategies.
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 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 promptly as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned and consistent with gifts, experience, and area needs.
Complete area training assignments under the supervision of the area director or an assigned mentor.
Become familiar with area strategy and ministry health as assigned by the area director.
Take advantage of Young Life discipleship experiences, such as summer staff, discipleship focus, and adventure camping.