Description:

Dane County Young Life is hiring a Staff Associate to oversee our Westside WyldLife (middle school) ministry, which includes ministry teams to Middleton, Mt. Horeb, and Verona schools primarily. This is a great place to serve in a multi-ethnic context with the socioeconomic mix of both suburb and city. Volunteer teams consist of local adults, college-age, and high school student leaders.

Within 15 minutes one can be downtown on the university’s campus or one of Madison’s lakes. Dane County offers a beautiful outdoor culture with a wide range of activities and people. The staff member would be asked to live on the west side of Dane County.

Young Life has a rich 45+ year history of ministry in Mt. Horeb with 12+ years for Verona and 4+ years in Middleton. We are seeking a candidate with high cultural intelligence and a desire to serve a broad range of students and families. As a part of the larger Dane County Young Life area, the Westside club is an excellent place for a staff associate to complete Young Life’s staff training, be connected to a strong staff team, and to be developed toward an area director.

Responsibilities:

• Embody a vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Work with the area director to grow and develop outreach to middle school students and a discipleship plan.
• Oversee direct ministry and leadership development for WyldLife including but not limited to club, leader recruiting/training, and the area.
• Events/Fundraisers: Provide Christian mentorship to middle school students.
• Complete all national and local Young Life trainings.
• Attend all area staff meetings and regional meetings.
• Be available to serve on a month-long summer camp assignment two of every three years.
• Expect to accompany students on one to two trips to Camp every summer.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism with the community and volunteers.
• Ability to build, train, recruit, and grow teams of people (student leaders, adult leaders, and community members).
• Learn to build a mission community of adults/parents.
• Personal fundraising - range of $8,000 - $25,000 annually (professional training received).

Qualifications:

• College degree preferred.
• Spanish skills preferred.
• Previous Young Life experience preferred.

Benefits:

• ​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!

Notes:

• Range of $8,000 - $25,000 annual commitment (professional training received).
• Assist the area committee in raising the remainder of the budget.

How to Apply:

Please submit an online application, including resume and cover letter, via the button below.