Student Staff - Durham/Chapel Hill (NC27)

Young Life•Chapel Hill, NC

About The Position

Student Staff serves in Young Life ministry in the Durham/Chapel Hill area. The role includes spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. The employee is expected to participate in spiritual disciplines and church community, develop and support volunteer leaders, raise financial support, engage with young people through contact work and ministry activities, and assist with administrative responsibilities. The position includes area training under the supervision of the area director or an assigned mentor; certain regional training events may also be required at the regional director’s discretion. Young Life employees must sign the Statement of Faith and meet the organization’s stated Christian belief 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.
Young Life employees must sign the Statement of Faith and meet the organization’s stated Christian belief and conduct expectations.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual health, including solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and engagement with Scripture.
Maintain active participation in a church community and in 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 and 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 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 occasional committee and adult functions as assigned.
Engage in all three levels of contact work.
Participate with a team in conducting Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry.
Participate with a team in implementing 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 needed.
Complete other duties as assigned and consistent with gifts, experience, and area needs.
Work through job assignments under the area director’s or assigned mentor’s supervision.
Receive individualized training focused on spiritual maturity, personal character, and ministry skills, including the 5 C’s.
Become familiar with area strategy and ministry health as assigned by the area director.
Learn personal fundraising principles, including the Basic Elements for Part-Time Staff.
Take advantage of Young Life discipleship experiences, such as summer staff, discipleship focus, and adventure camping.