Description:

Young Life has operated in Tuscarawas and Holmes Counties for more than three decades. In an effort to rebuild and bolster existing ministry, we are looking for a leader and team player who is gifted in the recruitment and development of volunteer teams. This role is perfect for someone who is able to work directly with kids and recruit others to join that endeavor — both as leaders working directly with kids and committee members involved behind the scenes. The candidate must place her or his relationship with Jesus as most important and have a growing spiritual life outside of the ministry.

This is a wonderful opportunity to help write the next chapter of the 30-year story God has been writing in this area, building a solid team that will help ensure many more years of ministry to kids in small town Ohio.

Responsibilities:

Spiritual/Personal Development

• Live as a leader who relies on prayer and spiritual disciplines for the sake of his or her own relationship with Jesus and the area’s ministry.
• Connect and participate with a healthy Christ-centered, local church body.
• Invite mentors and accountability relationships as part of your personal walk with Jesus.

Leadership Development

• Work alongside the area director to cast vision, supervise and equip your team members.
• Recruit, train and deploy volunteer leaders, committee members and others, as well as lead team members to accomplish ministry goals.

Direct Ministry

• Build and participate in a local club ministry and disciple kids.

Resource Development

• Recognize needs within the area, create a plan and gather the resources (team members, finances, etc.) to meet those needs.
• Build trusting and professional relationships with adults in the community including donors, parents and adult leaders. Be willing to appropriately solicit their support.
• Raise financial support from personal contacts who desire to support your ministry.

Qualifications:

• Loves Jesus and has a heart to share the Gospel with adolescents.
• Gifted as a team builder.
• A teachable spirit willing to learn and grow.
• Good communicator.

Benefits:

• ​Medical, dental and vision coverage (at no cost to you).
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 401(k) matching plan (up to four percent).​​
• Health club benefit.
• And more!

How to Apply:

Please submit an online application, including resume and cover letter, via the button below.