Staff Associate

Young Life

. Develop a yearly personal growth plan supporting spiritual life, prayer, reflection and understanding of God’s Word .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $33,650 - $42,125 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in spiritual development and community engagement, with proven abilities in fundraising, team building, and effective communication. Maintains adherence to Young Life policies while fostering relationships within the community.

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Spiritual Development LeadershipFundraising Event PlanningVolunteer Recruitment and TrainingEffective Communication SkillsDirect Ministry Experience

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Hard Skills

FundraisingRecord ManagementEvent PlanningTeam LeadershipContact Work

Soft Skills

Relational SkillsConfidentiality MaintenanceProfessional Communication

Tools & Technologies

Mission-Wide Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Statement of Faith

Industry Keywords

Young LifeSpiritual LifeCommunity EngagementDiscipleship MinistriesCamping Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a yearly personal growth plan supporting spiritual life, prayer, reflection and understanding of 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 leaders and build a leadership team reflecting the community
Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping
Assist in training leaders, team leaders and committee members
Raise financial support and maintain donor care practices
Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners
Network and develop strategic relationships with principals, pastors, parents and potential committee members
Plan and execute area fundraising events under direction of an area supervisor and committee
Engage in all three levels of contact work
Lead teams in planning and conducting Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministries
Lead implementation of summer and school-season camping strategies
Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year
Follow Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism
Manage finances using mission-wide applications
Maintain accurate records on kids, leaders and donors
Provide clear, prompt and professional communication
Set and regularly review yearly strategic ministry plans and initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience and area needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith
Must profess a belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord
Must subscribe to the Young Life Statement of Faith and required staff policies
Must be ready, willing and able to fulfill ministry functions as required
Must refrain from conduct and statements that detract from Young Life’s biblical standards
Must abide by Young Life policies and practices, including those related to religious belief or ministry activities
Experience in direct ministry
Proven relational skills with both kids and adults
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Must be able to handle camp conditions including heat/cold, dirt, long hours, hiking, horseback riding, boating and other physical demands
College degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Formal training and direct field ministry experience
Core Training, including New Staff Training, Leadership I, Leadership II, Apologetics, and one Winter Training course during the first two years
Regional training meetings and ministry skills training
Summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year