Job Description
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Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation,
Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.
Job Specific Working Conditions:
Summary
Young Life’s Mission Staff role requires a dynamic, vibrant personality that will lead Young Life in a particular school. This person is a self-starter with a missional mindset and a willingness to learn. They love the Lord and have a growing spiritual life outside of the ministry. This person possesses the perseverance to ask, inspire, and motivate volunteers and students in the ministry. We are looking for someone that is mature in their faith and wants to help students and volunteers grow in their faith.
Principal Characteristics:
Christian Faith:
-Has a relationship with Jesus Christ and is actively growing in ways outside of the Young Life ministry.
-Grasps the idea of “relational ministry” and earning the right to be heard in the community.
-Spiritually develops volunteer leaders and students in the local area
-Adheres to Young Life’s policies for staff people.
- Lives in Christian community and Is an active participant in a local church body
Direct Ministry
-Actively engages in reaching students at their assigned high school
-Ability to conduct Young Life Club and Campaigners/Discipleship ministry with excellence
-Willing to connect with adults and other key stakeholders in the community
-Executes a camp strategy that maximizes students opportunities to respond and react to the Christian faith. Includes week long summer camping, week long discipleship camping, and weekend camping trips throughout the year as scheduled.
Volunteer and Leader Development
-Able to inspire and cast vision, inviting new volunteers and leaders into the ministry
-Helps leaders on team grow spiritually
-Works with area director to develop training plan for volunteers
Resource Development
-Raises financial support as directed and maintains good donor care practices
-Assists with all-area fundraisers, including Banquet, Golf Outing, and camping fundraisers
The ideal candidate (Quakertown):
-Loves Jesus
-Loves kids
-Looking for 10-20 hours per week
-Lives in, or is willing to travel to, Quakertown community
-Has connections in Quakertown school district
-Has some previous ministry experience (volunteer or paid)
-Available after school and evenings
-Has a network of potential volunteers and donors