Description:

We are seeking a creative, flexible, vibrant and enthusiastic person, couple or family to join the team in Puerto Rico. 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. We are looking for a self-starter who is excited to grow ministry in San Juan. Must be a life-long learner and willing to come alongside local leaders. There are currently 2 staff on the southeast end of the Island who are ready to walk alongside the next Area Director. The international school currently has a club and is very supportive of Young Life.

Responsibilities:

Spiritual Development

“Following Jesus” includes prayer, spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth, health and church relationships.

• Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for sabbath, 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.
• JOURNAL--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 that takes place out of the overflow of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Tree​

“Equipping local indigenous leaders, committee and staff” includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting.

• Partner with Regional director, National Director, Area Developer, and Committee to cast vision for reaching “every kid” within the defined area. ​
• Train leaders, team leaders and committees how to work effectively in teams and develop a yearly ministry strategy.
• Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping to other leaders.
• Develop and supervise a leadership tree of your own and of those you supervise.
• Create a spiritual leadership plan for volunteer leaders, staff and committee members in the area.
• Develop consistent gatherings with committee, leaders and staff to build unity and provide vision and direction.
• Supervise, develop and evaluate area staff, providing resources and experiences needed to implement the vision.
• Provide quality summer staff, work crew and adult guests for summer camps.

Resource Development

“Fueling the ministry” includes events, major donor care, communications and adult engagement.

• Interface and lead with Action Team/Committee in finding local and international partners to own the area vision and budget.
• Develop and lead the area’s fundraising strategy and ensure excellence in communication to donors.
• Raise the necessary funds to carry out the ministry vision for the local area, keeping the area consistently in surplus (goal is a one-month cash reserve minimum).
• In collaboration with local stewardship movement, lead all area leaders toward building a base of local funding.
• Build the Young Life brand via public relations as an excellent tool for working with youth in the area.
• Coordinate and conduct quality events which reflect Young Life’s capacity to impact kids and warrant the investment of a participant’s personal and corporate resources.

Map - Direct Ministry

“Proclaiming and modeling” includes contact work, club, Campaigners and camp.

• Model HOT in all aspects of ministry and supervision.

Develop dream map of where to reach the NEXT KID.

Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.

Lead or co-lead a model Young Life club; lead/supervise an effective Campaigner ministry with excellence.

• Support the creation of a model club.
• Observe and evaluate each of the schools/ministries in the local area on a yearly basis.
• Develop and implement ongoing plans to maximize Gospel proclamation through camping opportunities.
• Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life property, other Young Life camp or in another position each summer.

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.
• Accept both short and long-term assignments of projects.

Training

• Participation in mission-wide staff conference every four years.
• Participation in additional training or experiences if deemed necessary (Regional Formation, GTD, skill enhancement).
• Attend regional training as directed by the regional or national director.
• Pursue continuing education opportunities including graduate degrees.
• Participate in programs designed for personal spiritual maturity or personal enrichment.
• Pursue seminars designed to enhance professional skills.

Qualifications:

• A call to reach kids with the Gospel.
• Demonstrated experience in loving kids incarnationally.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Education

• College degree preferred

Working Conditions

Will include the extremes of a camp assignment, e.g., heat/cold, dirt, long hours and the physical demands of hiking, horseback riding, boating, etc. Staff person must be able to handle these conditions.

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 our international employment coordinator at jboulos@sc.younglife.org.