Description:

Douglas County Colorado is a sleeping giant in Young Life. Located in one of the most beautiful parts in the country, it is a growing suburban community located conveniently between Denver and Colorado Springs. Celebrating almost 30 years of ministry, Douglas County is ready to wake up. With the faith of a strong base of adults eager to see ministry grow and thrive here, it is an exciting time for Douglas County. This area is looking for faithful, available, teachable and humble staff ready to take initiative and break new ground and advance into new territories. As an added bonus, Douglas County is only a 30-minute drive into the mountains and anywhere from two to four hours from four of Young Life's premier camp properties our mission has to offer.

What to know about Douglas County?

• More than 30,000 teenagers and growing.
• Ranked in the top 10 wealthiest counties in the United States.
• 22 major public schools with many more charter schools.
• The county is home to top-rated educational institutions, including highly regarded public schools and prestigious universities.
• A large Young Life alumni base.
• College campus? No. Career/Adult leader base.
• Three large communities to grow into (Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock and Parker).
• Job growth opportunities available.

Current State of Ministry

• Rock Canyon High School - Young Life
• Rocky Heights Middle School - WyldLife
• Castle View High School - Young Life

We have established ministry in two schools (Rock Canyon High School and Rocky Heights Middle School). In recent months we just started a new club in Castle Rock and we're looking to grow with the energy backing from adults in the community.

If you're looking to put the "old school" Young Life ministry model (by seeking Jesus and chasing teenagers for the Good News) to the test, then you're in for the adventure of a lifetime.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.

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

• Assist in casting the area’s vision for reaching “every kid” within the defined area.
• Assist in developing consistent gathering times with the mission community and leaders to build unity and provide vision and direction.
• With the area director, create a plan for the spiritual leadership of volunteer leaders, staff and committee members.
• As directed, supervise, evaluate and develop specific staff and volunteer leaders, providing resources and experiences needed to implement the area vision.
• Cooperatively provide quality summer staff, work crew and adult guests for summer camps.
• 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.

Resource Development —​ “Fueling the ministry” includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team.

• As directed by the area director, manage part of the local area budget according to TDS principles.
• As directed, help develop and provide some leadership for the area’s fundraising strategy and ensure excellence in communication to donors.
• Assist in raising the necessary funds to carry out the ministry vision for the local area and take on some major donor relationships as directed by the area director.
• Help build the Young Life brand via public relations as an excellent tool for working with youth in the area.
• Assist in coordinating and conducting quality events which reflect Young Life’s capacity to impact kids and warrant the investment of a participant’s personal and corporate resources.

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

• Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
• Lead or co-lead a model Young Life club; lead/supervise an effective Campaigners ministry with excellence.
• Observe and evaluate each of the schools/ministries in the local area on a yearly basis as directed.
• Along with the area director, 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 as directed.

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 missionwide 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 a yearly strategic ministry plan and initiatives to reach every kid; review on a regular basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience and area needs.
• Accept both short- and long term assignments or projects and complete them as directed.

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!

How to Apply:

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