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 Staff Associate. The international school currently has a club and is very supportive of Young Life!

Duties & Responsibilities:

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. ​ A church or community within the area of work would be preferred.

Leadership Development​ "Equipping leaders, committee and staff" includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision, and vision casting.

• Meet with your 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 members and committee how to work effectively in teams and develop a yearly ministry strategy. ​

Resource Development​ "Fueling the ministry" include events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team.

• Raising financial support as directed and maintain good donor care practices.
• Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
• Observe and learn to network and develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community, including: principals, pastors, parents, potential committee members as assigned by the area director.
• Learn to plan and execute area fundraising events under the direction of an area supervisor and committee.

Direct Ministry​ "Proclaiming and modeling" includes contact work, club, campaigners and camp.

• Actively engage in all three levels of contact work

1. Engage via already established English conversation classes.
2. Participate in current flag football group and/or create new sports groups to reach more adolescents.

• Lead a team to plan and conduct a new or existing Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry with excellence.
• Lead a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy for a ministry.
• Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year.
• Take kids to camp as their leader each year.

Ministry Support​ "Taking care of business" includes accounting, administrative communication (internal), data management, and strategic planning.

• 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 and donors for area records.
• Provide clear, prompt, appropriate and professional communication to everyone involved in the 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 (i.e. social media, video editing, etc.)

Education

• College degree preferred

Working Conditions

Includes the extremes of a camp including: heat/cold, dirt, long hours and the physical demands of hiking, horseback riding, boating and more. ​ Staff person must be able to handle these conditions.

Qualifications:

• Experience in direct ministry.
• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills in English & Spanish or willingness to attend language school.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Three-year minimum commitment.

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 .