Young Life

Student

• Participate in effective Young Life ministry through training and direct field ministry experience.
• Develop a yearly personal growth plan involving spiritual disciplines, prayer, reflection and understanding God’s Word.
• Participate in a church community and the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
• Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
• Meet regularly with volunteer leaders and area leadership.
• Recruit and train new leaders and build a leadership team.
• Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping.
• Attend and participate in area leadership activities as assigned.
• Raise financial support and maintain donor care practices.
• Communicate ministry updates to personal donor partners.
• Assist with camp fundraisers and attend occasional committee and adult functions.
• Engage in all three levels of contact work.
• Participate in leadership for Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry.
• Help implement summer and school-season camping strategies.
• Potentially serve on summer staff or assigned staff at a Young Life property.
• Follow Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism.
• Set and review yearly ministry and personal goals.
• Assist with office administration when assigned.
• Complete expense reports clearly and promptly.
• Perform other duties assigned in line with gifts, experience and area needs.
• Complete assigned work under area director or mentor supervision.
• Receive individualized training in spiritual maturity, character and ministry skills.
• Become familiar with area strategy and ministry health.
• Learn personal fundraising principles and participate in Young Life discipleship experiences.

Student Staff

Director

• Develop a yearly personal growth plan and maintain a vibrant spiritual life
• Maintain active participation in a church community and Young Life’s spiritual life
• Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development
• Partner with the Regional Director and Committee to cast vision for reaching every kid
• Build unity and provide vision and direction through gatherings with committee, leaders, and staff
• Recruit, train, supervise, develop, and evaluate staff and volunteer leaders
• Provide quality summer staff, work crew, and adult guests for summer camps
• Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping
• Lead the TDS team and committee in finding ministry partners
• Develop and lead the area fundraising strategy and donor communications
• Raise funds for the local ministry vision and maintain a one-month cash reserve minimum
• Build the Young Life brand through public relations
• Coordinate and conduct quality fundraising and ministry events
• Engage in all three levels of contact work
• Lead or co-lead a model Young Life club and supervise an effective Campaigner ministry
• Observe and evaluate schools and ministries in the local area yearly
• Maximize Gospel proclamation through camping opportunities
• Serve on a summer assignment each summer
• Manage finances using mission-wide applications
• Maintain accurate records on kids, leaders, and donors
• Provide clear, prompt, appropriate, and professional communication
• Set and review yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives
• Perform other assigned duties and accept short- and long-term projects

Urban Area Director

• Develop a yearly personal growth plan and lead teams and individuals in spiritual development
• Partner with the Regional Director and Committee to cast area vision
• Recruit, train, supervise, develop, and evaluate staff and volunteer leaders
• Provide quality summer staff, work crew, and adult guests for summer camps
• Lead the TDS team and committee in developing ministry partners
• Develop and lead fundraising strategies and maintain donor communications
• Raise funds to support the local ministry vision and maintain a cash reserve
• Build the Young Life brand through public relations
• Coordinate and conduct fundraising and ministry events
• Engage in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camp ministry
• Lead or co-lead a Young Life club and supervise Campaigner ministry
• Evaluate local schools and ministries annually
• Develop camping opportunities for Gospel proclamation
• Serve on a summer assignment annually
• Manage finances, area records, communications, strategic plans, and assigned projects
• Supervise 1 to 3 clubs and/or ministries and 0 to 25 volunteers

Area Director

Teacher

• Develop a yearly personal spiritual growth plan
• Participate actively in church and Young Life community spiritual life
• Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development
• Meet regularly with volunteer leaders and area leadership
• Recruit, train, build, supervise, and provide vision for volunteer leaders
• Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping
• Assist with leader, team leader, and committee training
• Raise financial support and maintain donor care practices
• Communicate ministry updates to donor partners
• Develop strategic community relationships with principals, pastors, parents, and potential committee members
• Assist with camp fundraisers
• Engage in contact work and lead Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministries
• Lead summer and school-season camping strategies
• Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year
• Manage finances using mission-wide applications
• Maintain accurate records on kids, leaders, and donors
• Provide clear, prompt, professional communication
• Set and review yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Lead the team for Lincoln Southwest High School using strategic school relationships to advance ministry

Student Staff

Urban Area Director

Area Director

Teacher Staff