Young Life Team Leader - Edina, MN

Young Life•Minneapolis, MN

5d•$7,650 - $9,575

About The Position

The Young Life Team Leader learns to lead and participate in effective Young Life ministry through training and direct field ministry experience. The role includes spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support. The Team Leader serves in a Christian organization whose employees are required to profess belief in Jesus Christ, subscribe to the Young Life Statement of Faith and other required policies, and uphold its biblical standards and ministry practices during working and nonworking hours. The position involves developing a personal spiritual growth plan, maintaining church and Young Life community involvement, and leading others in spiritual development. It also includes caring for and developing volunteer leaders, recruiting and training leaders, supporting ministry planning, raising financial support, maintaining donor relationships, and building community relationships. The Team Leader leads teams in contact work, Young Life club, Campaigners or discipleship ministry, and camping strategy, and serves at a Young Life camp each summer. The role also supports area operations through financial stewardship, accurate records, professional communication, and yearly ministry planning. The employee participates in training provided by area leadership and individualized training as directed. A college degree is preferred. The anticipated salary rate is $7,650.00–$9,575.00, 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.
Profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord and subscribe to the Young Life Statement of Faith and required staff policies.
Adhere to Young Life policies and practices, including those related to religious belief and ministry activities.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that supports spiritual vitality through 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 leaders and build a team that reflects the community.
Model excellence in 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.
Learn to build strategic 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 new or existing Young Life club and Campaigners or discipleship ministry.
Lead a team in implementing summer and school-season camping strategies for a ministry.
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 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 plans and initiatives to reach every kid and review them regularly.
Participate actively in training provided by area leadership and complete individualized training as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned and consistent with gifts, experience, and area needs.