Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.50 - $26.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work schedule
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Young Life is a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to reaching adolescents with the message of Jesus Christ through relational ministry, mentorship, and community involvement. Established in 1941, Young Life has grown into an internationally recognized ministry engaging young people in a variety of programs designed to foster spiritual growth and life transformation. The organization focuses on creating safe and supportive environments where teenagers can explore faith, build meaningful relationships, and develop leadership skills. The Wichita chapter of Young Life specifically seeks to impact the local community by supporting vulnerable teen populations, including those who are pregnant or parenting, through its... Show More
Job Requirements
- College degree preferred
- Completion of training as determined by supervisor
- Completion of at least two years as a Staff Associate
- Core Training - phase one to be completed as a Staff Associate
- Attend YoungLives trainings as directed by regional or divisional coordinator
- Participation in missionwide staff conference every four years
- Participation in additional training or experiences if necessary
- Attend regional training as directed by the regional director
- Pursue continuing educational opportunities including graduate degrees
Job Qualifications
- Commitment to a growing relationship with Christ
- Ability to clearly communicate the Gospel and train others accordingly
- Ability to clearly communicate Young Life's mission and vision for YoungLives
- Understand the unique issues faced by pregnant and parenting teen moms
- Proven relational skills with both adolescents and adults
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Self-motivated
- Goal-oriented
- Proven leadership skills
- Ability to travel as the job requires
Job Duties
- Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and commitment to 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
- Ensure that all Young Life ministry in the area is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer
- Meet with mentors, childcare and other volunteer leaders on a regular basis
- Assist in recruiting and training mentors, childcare and other volunteers to build leadership teams
- Attend and be involved with area leadership as assigned
- Assist in training committee, mentors, childcare and other volunteers how to work effectively in teams
- Model excellence in club, Campaigners and camping to mentors, childcare and other volunteers
- Train and lead a team of mentors, childcare and other volunteers in developing 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 develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community including principals, pastors, parents and potential committee members
- Plan and execute area fundraising events under the direction of an area supervisor
- Partner with area director to build a sub-committee for YoungLives
- Regularly communicate and participate with the local Young Life committee
- Develop relationships with schools, teen parenting programs, crisis pregnancy centers and other applicable community organizations
- Actively engage in all levels of contact work
- Lead a team to plan and implement regular outreach meetings
- Lead Campaigners meetings as assigned
- Implement summer and school-season camping strategy for YoungLives
- Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp or related position
- Adhere to all Young Life policies and maintain professionalism
- Ensure that YoungLives health and safety policies are followed
- Manage finances with stewardship, accountability and transparency
- Maintain accurate records on kids, leaders and donors
- Provide clear, prompt and professional communication
- Set yearly strategic ministry plans and review regularly
- Perform other duties as assigned and accept both short and long-term assignments of projects
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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