Description:

Henderson County is a beautiful area located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, 15 miles south of Asheville, and right next to the DuPont and Pisgah National Forests. Home to the North Carolina Apple Festival, Henderson County is known for beautiful weather and many outdoor activities such as hiking, fly fishing, mountain biking, and rafting. Henderson County isn’t really a “hidden gem” any more -- this has become a desirable location for people of all ages and demographics. The specific school we are hiring for -- West Henderson High -- has become a sports powerhouse in our county, specifically with baseball, track, and cross country. It seems to be the preferred school of choice in our county among teenagers and has strong after-school programs. We believe Young Life will flourish at this school, we just need someone to lead the charge.

Henderson County Young Life is seeking to hire a full-time staff associate to come alongside leaders and staff to develop ministry at West Henderson High School. West Henderson previously had Young Life, and we are looking to restart and re-engage the school and town of Mills River.

Responsibilities:

• Spiritual Leadership:​​ “Following Jesus” includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health, and church relationships.
• Leadership Development:​ “Equipping leaders, committee, and staff” includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision, and vision casting.
• Resource Development:​ “Fueling the ministry” includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding), and working with a fundraising team.
• Direct Ministry:​ “Proclaiming and modeling” includes contact work, club, Campaigners, and camp.
• Ministry Support:​ “Taking care of business” includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management, and strategic plan.

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.)
• You will be in a training cohort with other staff associates from across the region. These cohorts will meet for overnight trainings in different cities throughout the region up to six times throughout the school year.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• Two or more years of experience as a volunteer Young Life leader.
• Deep love of Christ.
• A lifestyle that demonstrates living above reproach.
• A passion to reach lost and disinterested adolescents.
• A commitment to reaching all adolescents regardless of their abilities, race, or socio-economic status.
• Professionalism.
• An ability to self-lead by setting goals and executing in a way that achieves those goals.
• High integrity.
• Leadership.
• Self-discipline.
• High capacity.

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.