Description:

Douglas County Colorado is a sleeping giant in Young Life. Located in one of the most beautiful parts in the United States, it is a growing suburban community located conveniently between Denver and Colorado Springs. Douglas County is also only a 30-minute drive into the mountains and only two to four hours from four of Young Life's premier camp properties our mission has to offer.

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 DOCOYL. This area is looking for faithful, available, teachable and humble staff ready to take initiative and break new ground and advance into new territories.

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.
• A large Young Life alumni 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:

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.
• Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.

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 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.

• Raise 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, and 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.
• 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.

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.

Training

• Core Training — Phase One (New Staff Training, Leadership I, Leadership II, Apologetics and one Winter Training course are to be completed in the first two years.
• 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.

Education

• College degree 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:

See what Douglas County and the surrounding area (Visit Colorado, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado Ski Resorts) has to offer.

Find out more about the Front Range Region.

How to Apply:

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