Mission:

Through both formal training and direct field ministry experience, learn how to effectively carry out and manage Young Life ministry.

Responsibilities:

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

• Be a part of an existing Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry.
• Actively engage in contact work with students.
• Participate in adventure experiences like weekend retreats, service trips and summer camp.

Leadership Development — “Equipping leaders, committee and staff” includes volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting.

• Meet with 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.

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.

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.
• Learn to plan and execute area fundraising events under the direction of an area supervisor and committee.

Ministry Support — “Taking care of business” includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan.

• Provide clear, prompt, appropriate and professional communication to everyone involved in ministry.
• Manage finances with stewardship, accountability and transparency using missionwide applications.
• Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders and donors for area records.
• 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 courses)
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Experience in direct ministry.
• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural environment.
• Three-year minimum commitment.
• College degree preferred.

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?​ Call the international employment coordinator at 719-381-1861.