Description:

YoungLives in York and York City is looking for a preferably full-time staff person in a pivotal part of the region. The role can be part-time if deemed necessary to do capacity or level of experience.

The YoungLives​​​ coordinator role requires a dynamic, vibrant personality who will lead this specialty ministry in York. This person is a self-starter with a high sense of drive and a missional mindset. This person loves the Lord and has a growing spiritual life outside of the ministry. This person possesses the perseverance to ask, inspire and motivate volunteers and students in the ministry. This position must multi-task and prioritize what is necessary for the ministry at any given time.

We are looking for someone who has a mature faith and is looking to empower others to do the same. Additionally, in this role, this person must feel comfortable carrying and leading a large number of relationships as this position will be asked to lead across all spectrums — teen moms, families of teen moms, volunteers, donors and community leaders. This person must have a high capacity to operate with minimal daily supervision and must be a highly motivated self-starter, vision caster and implementer of that vision.

This staff person would work with the metro director and other staff and be responsible for directly overseeing the existing YoungLives​ team and continuing to develop clubs in the area. There is significant ministry happening in York City, with plenty of opportunity to introduce more teen moms to the love and life offered by Jesus.

With substantial ministry growth, significant leadership experience and success, as well area financial capacity, this role can develop into a larger role called YoungLives area director.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train, mobilize and retain mentors, childcare and other volunteers.
• Provide leadership in assessing and meeting the social needs, spiritual formation and consistent relational connection with teen moms.
• Meet regularly with the volunteer team for ongoing training, ministry planning and community building.
• Implement the 5 C's of Young Life: contact work, club, Campaigners + discipleship, camp, committee.
• Impart vision for the YoungLives​ ministry to potential donors.
• Raise personal and ministry funds as determined by the supervisor.
• Ensure administrative requirements are handled with excellence and on time.
• Comply with volunteer management procedures concerning YoungLives​ volunteers.
• Speak to civic and church groups to promote and publicize YoungLives.
• Develop relationships with schools, teen parenting programs, crisis pregnancy centers and other applicable community organizations.
• Attend all established training, staff meetings and required events.
• Ensure alignment and integration with the broader Young Life team in York.

Qualifications:

• College degree preferred.
• 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 the vision for YoungLives.
• Experience leading and training teams of volunteers.
• 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.
• Strong commitment to professionalism.
• Commitment to excellence in administrative leadership.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Self-motivated.
• Goal-oriented.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Ability to travel as the job requires.
• Ability to invest and learn the ethics of trauma-informed care.

Benefits:

If this ends up being a full-time position ...

• 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.