Job description
Summary :
The Campus Life / Point Break Assistant plays a vital role in developing and growing ministry to lost 11-19 year old's. This involves building relationships, supporting existing ministry sites, assisting with expansion, developing leaders, and participating in the spiritual life of Youth for Christ. This role requires a strong commitment to the Christian faith, a passion for youth ministry, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Essential Functions :
Ministry Health :
- Consistently engage in local ministry with lost 11-19 year old's.
- Build deep community relationships in and around ministry sites.
- Aid in developing current ministry sites' health and growth.
- Potentially collaborate with other Campus Life coordinators and assist with volunteer recruitment.
- Provide ministry resources for weekly activities / programs, assemblies, trips, and events, spearheading or assisting as needed.
- Perform administrative functions (reporting, scheduling, etc.).
- Ability to work in a dynamic and flexible school environment
Ministry Growth :
Collaborate with the Campus Life Coordinator to develop a vision for ministry expansion.Assist in establishing effective ministry in new locations.Spiritual Responsibilities :
Seek God’s guidance through prayer and meditation.Participate in and lead prayer, devotion, and worship.Teach and preach from the Bible, accurately handling Biblical truth.Model empathy, humility, and care.Be active in a local church.Pursue commissioning / licensing / ordination as a minister through YFC or an approved outside body.Position Requirements :
Growing follower of Christ, actively involved in a local church.Sets a godly example for staff, volunteers, and students.Demonstrates a humble and teachable spirit.Committed to accountability through regular meetings with a group or individual.Passionate about the YFC mission and vision.Willing to adhere to YFC guidelines.Successful completion of background and reference checks.3+ years of direct ministry experience.Full participation in the life of staff, board, and volunteers.Effective team building and leadership skills.Ability to mentor individual leaders.Strong problem-solving skills.Strong organizational and time management skillsCultural Attributes (Character Traits) :
Enduring Humility : Humbly serves and honors others, even in difficult situations, with prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience.Relentless Trust : Demonstrates reliance on God, others, and self through generous giving, collaboration, welcoming input, extending grace, and forgiveness.Joyful Camaraderie : Prioritizes others' needs with joy, active listening, critical thinking, and empowers fellow believers.Courageous Faithfulness : Trusts God with change, communicates needs with emotional intelligence, and seeks wisdom in Christ.Kingdom-Inspired Diversity : Fosters inclusive, Christ-centered relationships, empowers marginalized groups, and respects diverse experiences.Fundraising Responsibilities :
All YFC employees are expected to regularly and actively participate in fundraising activities, including inviting others to events, recruiting donors, sending communications, and personally ministering to donor contacts.
Hours :
30+ hours per week, some travel required. Flexible hours required.
Compensation :
20 / hour depending on experience
Note : Because Youth for Christ is a religious non-profit organization, we are legally permitted to consider an applicant's religious beliefs as a factor in employment, as permitted by law.