Staff Associate - Midland, TX (Greenwood High School)

YL Staff Associate ISummary: 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.Leadership Development — "Equipping leaders, committee and staff" includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting.Resource Development — "Fueling the ministry" includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team.Direct Ministry — "Proclaiming and modeling" includes contact work, club, Campaigners and camp.Ministry Support — "Taking care of business" includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan.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.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.