Team Leader - St Louis Park, MN

Young Life•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Team Leader learns to lead and participate in effective Young Life ministry through training and direct field experience. The role supports Young Life’s mission of evangelism and discipleship and requires employees to sign and abide by the Young Life Statement of Faith and applicable organizational policies. Responsibilities span spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. The Team Leader develops a personal spiritual growth plan and participates in a church and Young Life community; recruits, trains, and supports volunteer leaders; helps build community relationships and raise financial support; leads teams in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping; serves at a Young Life camp each year; and manages ministry administration, records, communications, finances, and strategic planning. Training is provided through area leadership and individualized development supervised by the area director. Missionwide and regional training events may be available or required at the discretion of organizational leadership. A college degree is preferred. The stated anticipated salary range is $3,825.00–$4,787.50, depending on relevant experience and education, working location, and scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Sign the Young Life Statement of Faith and meet the organization’s stated faith and conduct expectations.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual health through solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer, and understanding God’s Word.
Maintain relationships and spiritual disciplines 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 and build a leadership team that reflects the community.
Model effective contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping for other leaders.
Assist in training leaders, team leaders, and committee members 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.
Develop relationships with community adults, including principals, pastors, parents, and potential committee members, as assigned by the area director.
Assist with camp fundraisers.
Engage in all three levels of contact work.
Lead a team in planning and conducting a Young Life club and Campaigners or discipleship ministry.
Lead a team in implementing summer and school-season camping strategies.
Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year.
Follow Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism in office hours, dress, conduct, and time management.
Manage finances with stewardship, accountability, and transparency using mission-wide applications.
Maintain accurate records about kids, leaders, and donors.
Provide clear, prompt, appropriate, and professional communication to people involved in ministry.
Set yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives to reach every kid and review them regularly.
Perform other duties as assigned and consistent with gifts, experience, and area needs.
Actively participate in training provided by area leadership and complete individualized training as assigned.