Teacher Staff- Searcy, AR

Young Life • Searcy, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Teacher Staff position in Searcy, AR, focused on learning and participating in effective Young Life ministry through training and direct field experience. The position requires adherence to Young Life's Statement of Faith and conduct that aligns with Christian principles. Ministry functions include spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry (contact work, club, Campaigners, camp), and ministry support (accounting, administration, communication, data management, strategic planning). The role involves developing a personal spiritual growth plan, leading teams in spiritual development, caring for volunteers, recruiting and training leaders, modeling ministry practices, raising financial support, networking with community adults, and implementing camping strategies. The position also requires adherence to Young Life policies, financial stewardship, accurate record-keeping, and professional communication. Other duties may be assigned as congruent with gifts, experience, and area needs.

Requirements

• College degree.
• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
• Subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
• Be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization.
• Refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
• Abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in a Teacher Jump Start Conference is requested.

Responsibilities

• Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and a sincere commitment to understanding God’s Word.
• Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines, in the context of active participation in a church community.
• Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
• Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
• Meet with your volunteer leaders and area leadership on a regular basis.
• Learn to 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.
• Assist in training leaders, team leaders and committee how to work effectively in teams and develop a yearly ministry strategy.
• Raise financial support as directed and maintain good donor care practices.
• Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
• Observe and learn to network and develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community, including: principals, pastors, parents, potential committee members as assigned by the area director.
• Assist with camp fundraisers.
• Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
• Lead a team to plan and conduct a new or existing Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry with excellence.
• Lead a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy for a ministry.
• Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year.
• Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct and time management.
• Manage finances with stewardship, accountability and transparency using the mission-wide applications.
• Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders and donors for area records.
• Provide clear, prompt, appropriate and professional communication to everyone involved in ministry.
• Set yearly strategic ministry plan and initiatives to reach every kid; review them on a regular basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience and area needs.

Benefits

• Training opportunities including New Staff Training, Winter Training, Focus Conferences and Young Life University on a request basis.
• Individualized training supervised by the area director designed to develop personal spiritual maturity and enhance personal character.
• Individualized program to learn and gain competency in ministry skills (e.g., The 5 C’s).
• Familiarity with area strategy and ministry health as assigned by the area director.
• Introduction to personal fund-raising principles, including familiarity with Basic Elements for Part-Time Staff or a fully implemented TDS program.
• Individualized program designed to deal with the issues of professional educators in Young Life ministry.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees