Staff Associate - Redwood City/San Carlos

San Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $48,000.00 - $65,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Paid holidays

flexible schedule

Job Description

Young Life is a prominent Christian ministry organization dedicated to evangelism and discipleship among youth. Established with a mission to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith, Young Life has grown into a well-respected organization that operates in communities across the United States and around the world. Young Life is committed to maintaining a Christ-centered environment, and all employees and volunteers are expected to uphold and embody the organization's Statement of Faith. This work culture fosters a supportive and spiritually enriching atmosphere where staff and volunteers can thrive both professionally and personally while making a significant impact on the lives of young people.

This position is for a Staff Associate I in the vibrant Young Life areas of Redwood City and San Carlos, California, locations known for their wonderful mix of sunshine, beautiful natural surroundings, and a laid-back yet engaging community atmosphere. As a Staff Associate, you will work closely with a seasoned Area Director and a dynamic team of committed volunteer leaders. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on ministry experience and leadership development within a mission-driven, supportive environment. The salary range for this position is $48,000 to $65,000 annually, including a cost of living adjustment, with the final salary being negotiable based on the candidate’s background, experience, and fundraising capabilities.

In this role, you will receive both formal training and valuable field ministry exposure to effectively carry out and manage various aspects of Young Life’s ministry. Your responsibilities will encompass spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry involvement, and ministry support. You will be encouraged to cultivate a deep personal spiritual life, actively participate in the Young Life community, and lead teams in evangelism and discipleship efforts. The position also emphasizes recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer leaders, managing donor relations, fundraising, and maintaining robust ministry administration including finance and communication.

Young Life upholds high standards for its staff, requiring a strong personal commitment to the Christian faith, excellent relational and communication skills, and the physical stamina to handle the demands of camp environments and outdoor ministry settings. Ongoing training and development opportunities are provided, including core and regional training courses aimed at enhancing personal maturity, character, and ministry effectiveness.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for someone passionate about youth ministry and eager to grow both in faith and leadership skills while making a meaningful difference in the community. If you are excited about joining a faith-driven, active team that values spiritual growth and leadership, Young Life encourages you to apply while understanding and aligning with their specific faith commitments and ministry expectations.

Job Requirements

college degree preferred
experience in direct ministry
proven relational skills with both kids and adults
demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
ability to maintain confidentiality

Job Qualifications

college degree preferred
experience in direct ministry
proven relational skills with both kids and adults
demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
ability to maintain confidentiality

Job Duties

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
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
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
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
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