Carmel, IN WyldLife Director

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.