Staff Associate

Description Young Life in France is looking for a full-time staff associate to join our developing ministry with French nationals in Lyon, the second largest metropolitan area in France. The opportunity is to join a team of local volunteers, led by a full-time American staff person with the support of a Committee of locals, in the hopes of expanding ministry to one of the two Catholic high schools that "our" middle school feeds into. Would you like to be part of reaching teenagers and making an impact on their lives? Come be a part of making a kingdom-difference in the lives of French teenagers in Lyon! Duties & Responsibilities Demonstrate spiritual leadership on a personal and professional level. Participate in dynamic direct ministry with French teenagers (in French). Participate in staff and training events (in French and in English). Learn to recruit and train new leaders to build a relational team that reflects the community. Develop a plan to equip, disciple and retain volunteer leaders (in French). Raise 100% of financial support and maintain good donor care practices with both local and U.S. donors. Communicate ministry updates and progress to donors. Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders and donors for area records. Maintain professional relationships with school administration as well as teachers. Maintain confidentiality in an extremely secular country. Qualifications Curiosity, adaptability and open-mindedness regarding French culture, as well as an eagerness to learn. College degree required. French language school or a college degree (or minor) in French is required. Experience working with minors is required. Experience as a Young Life volunteer is preferred. Proven relational skills with both teenagers and adults. Strong written and verbal communication. Three-year commitment required. #J-18808-Ljbffr