STAFF DFW WEST (WEST TEXAS REGION)

YL Staff Associate I

Summary: Through both formal training and direct field ministry experience, learn how to effectively carry out and manage Young Life ministry.

Ministry Functions: Spiritual Development — "Following Jesus" includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships.

• Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and a sincere commitment to understanding God's Word.

• Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines, in the context of active participation in a church community.

• Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.

• Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.

• Leadership Development — "Equipping leaders, committee and staff" includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting.

• Meet with your volunteer leaders and area leadership on a regular basis.

• Learn to recruit and train new leaders to build a leadership team that reflects the community.

• Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping to other leaders.

• Assist in training leaders, team leaders and committee how to work effectively in teams and develop a yearly ministry strategy.

• Resource Development — "Fueling the ministry" includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team.

• Raise financial support as directed and maintain good donor care practices.

• Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.

• Observe and learn to network and develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community, including: principals, pastors, parents, potential committee members as assigned by the area director.

• Learn to plan and execute area fundraising events under the direction of an area supervisor and committee.

• Direct Ministry — "Proclaiming and modeling" includes contact work, club, Campaigners and camp.

• Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.

• Lead a team to plan and conduct a new or existing Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry with excellence.

• Lead a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy for a ministry.

• Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year.

• Ministry Support — "Taking care of business" includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan.

• Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct and time management.

• Manage finances with stewardship, accountability and transparency using the 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 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.

Training:

• Core Training — Phase One (New Staff Training, Leadership I, Leadership II, Apologetics and one Winter Training course are to be completed in the first two years.

• Training may be supervised by a regional director, regional trainer or area to develop personal spiritual maturity and enhance personal character.

• May include regional training meetings and ministry skills training assigned by the area director.

Education:

• College degree preferred.

Qualifications Required for the Job:

• Experience in direct ministry.

• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Work Conditions:

• Includes the extremes of a camp including: heat/cold, dirt, long hours and the physical demands of hiking, horseback riding, boating and more. Staff person must be able to handle these conditions.