Description:

We are seeking a creative, flexible, vibrant and enthusiastic person, couple, or family to join the team in Panama. The ideal person is a team player who is excited about joining a growing ministry and willing to get connected at all levels of national ministry — helping develop administrative systems and development strategies, communicating with donors in the United States, direct ministry with high school or college-age kids, discipleship, hosting Expeditions groups, and more! Must be a lifelong learner and willing to come alongside local leaders. Must also have a strong base of experience in direct ministry with Young Life; experience starting new clubs would be ideal. There are currently two Panamanian staff members and several volunteer leaders in Panama City. The hope is to start a university club ministry soon. Panama City is a large, metropolitan city with a substantial expat population.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate spiritual leadership on a personal and professional level.
• Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
• Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping to other leaders.
• Learn to recruit and train new leaders to build a relationship team that reflects the community.
• Develop a plan to train, disciple and develop volunteer leaders.
• Raise 100% of financial support per individual budget and maintain good donor-care practices.
• Oversee the resource development of the area; meet with donors and oversee fundraising events and/or opportunities.
• Communicate ministry updates and progress to donor partners.
• Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders and donors for area records.
• Participate in or lead staff events and training events as required.
• Plan and organize any outreach and/or Campaigners camps.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated strong Young Life team leadership experience is required.
• Previous Young Life staff experience is preferred.
• Adventurous and adaptable attitude for a new culture. Must be able to relate, work and build community in a multicultural, multilingual area.
• Vision and ability to recruit, develop and multiply leaders.
• Ability to identify and develop fundraising opportunities within the local community.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• College degree required.
• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred; language school is required if not fluent in Spanish.
• Willingness to make a three-year minimum commitment.

Benefits:

​Housing supplements and cost of living adjustments help make living overseas affordable for international staff. In addition, staff may raise funds and be reimbursed for the purchase of a vehicle, an annual personal trip to see family, pre-K through 12th grade private school education for dependent children, language school, moving expenses, and a one-time bonus of up to two-months’ salary.​

How To Apply:

To better help us serve you in your inquiry process, please take a moment to fill out the International Inquiry Form available via the button below.​

Questions about International? Email the International Employment Coordinator at jboulos@sc.younglife.org .