New Brunswick YoungLives Staff Associate

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Because of Young Life's exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation,

Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who : (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall : (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Job Specific Working Conditions :

JOB DESCRIPTION

Mission / Authority

Through both formal training and direct field ministry experience, learn how to effectively carry out and manage Young Life ministry.

Essential Prerequisites (from Young Life's Bylaws - Article VII) :

"Because of Young Life's exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God whose primary responsibility is proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation, Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who : (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall : (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities."

Ministry Functions :

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 (Mentors and Other Volunteers) - "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 TDS team.

Direct Ministry - "Proclaiming and modeling" includes contact work, club, Campaigners and camp.

Create an effective contact work strategy to reach teen parents.

Plan and implement regular club meetings with excellence.

Partner with respective area director to plan and implement a summer and school season camping strategy for YoungLives.

Partner with respective area director to build a sub-committee for YoungLives.

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.

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.

Education :

Qualifications Required for the Job :

Work Conditions :

Includes the extremes of a camp including : heat / cold, dirt, long hours and the physical demands of hiking, horseback riding, boating and more. Staff person must be able to handle these conditions.

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.

YL Staff Associate I

Summary :

Through both formal training and direct field ministry experience, learn how to effectively carry out and manage Young Life ministry.

Ministry Functions :

Spiritual Development - "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 TDS 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 :

Education :

Qualifications Required for the Job :

Experience in direct ministry.

Work Conditions :