YoungLives Coordinator - Columbus, OH

Young Life•Columbus, OH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The YoungLives coordinator serves, in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures established by mission leadership, to develop and sustain YoungLives ministries in the respective areas. This role requires a commitment to a growing relationship with Christ, the ability to clearly communicate the Gospel and Young Life's mission, and an understanding of the unique issues faced by pregnant and parenting teen moms. The coordinator will lead teams, develop leaders, raise financial support, and directly engage in ministry activities such as contact work, club, Campaigners, and camp. Adherence to all Young Life policies and procedures, including a Statement of Faith, is mandatory.

Requirements

Commitment to a growing relationship with Christ.
Ability to clearly communicate the Gospel and train others accordingly.
Ability to clearly communicate Young Life’s mission and the vision for YoungLives.
Understand the unique issues faced by pregnant and parenting teen moms.
Proven relational skills with both adolescents and adults.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Self-motivated.
Goal-oriented.
Proven leadership skills.
Ability to travel as the job requires.
Completion of at least two years as a Staff Associate.
Core Training — phase one to be completed as a Staff Associate.
Attend YoungLives trainings as directed by the YoungLives regional and/or divisional coordinator.
Participation in missionwide staff conference every four years.
Participation in additional training or experiences if deemed necessary (e.g., more urban exposure; Taking Donors Seriously (TDS) training).
Attend regional training as directed by the regional director.
Pursue continuing educational opportunities including graduate degrees.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and sustain YoungLives ministries.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Ensure all Young Life ministry is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer.
Assist in recruiting and training mentors, childcare, and other volunteers.
Train and lead a team of mentors, childcare, and other volunteers in developing a yearly ministry strategy.
Raise financial support and maintain good donor care practices.
Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
Develop relationships with schools, teen parenting programs, crisis pregnancy centers, and other applicable community organizations.
Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
Lead a team to plan and implement a regular outreach meeting with excellence.
Lead Campaigners meetings with excellence.
Lead a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy for YoungLives.
Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year.
Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism.
Ensure that YoungLives health and safety policies are followed.
Manage finances with stewardship, accountability, and transparency.
Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders, and donors for area records.
Provide clear, prompt, appropriate, and professional communication.
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.
Accept both short and long-term assignments of projects.