Staff Associate — Kennewick, WA

Description:

Tri-Cities

Young Life has a rich history of introducing ​ adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith ​ for more than 50 years. The area comprises cities West Richland, Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco. ​ We are currently engaging kids in ministry within five high schools as well as area-wide WyldLife and YoungLives ministries. The local committee is strong, with eight members who represent every community in the area and are committed to reaching every kid. We also have a strong base of stakeholders in the area — donors who generously support our important work with kids and desire to see healthy ministry in every school in the Tri-Cities.

Ethnically and socioeconomically diverse, this area provides a unique opportunity to reach the nations with the Gospel in our own backyard! Currently there is an area director, WyldLife teacher staff, ​ a part-time YoungLives​ coordinator, and a full-time administrator, and we are looking to grow our team!

Responsibilities:

We are seeking someone who is called and committed to reaching teenagers with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and leading a team of volunteers in Kennewick, Wash.

  • Building direct ministry within our WyldLife team and overseeing Kamaikin Young Life.
  • Being at schools on a weekly basis.
  • Meeting and building relationships with students.
  • Growing a parent support group.
  • Training and leading a team of volunteers to do incarnational ministry at the school.
  • Overseeing a Campaigners community.
  • Camp trips.
  • This staff person should also be excited to recruit volunteer leaders to partner with them in ministry.

Qualifications:

  • Active, passionate relationship with Jesus and His church.
  • Community builder.
  • A willing desire to engage with others in development and community growth.
  • Visionary: Future-oriented with the ability to mitigate the gaps to accomplish the mission.
  • Drive: Is a doer and self-starter.

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.

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