Point Loma Nazarene University

PLNU Young Life College Student Staff

The PLNU Young Life College Student Staff role is designed to equip and develop student leaders to actively participate in the mission of Young Life College. Student staff will serve alongside full-time staff to help create spaces where college students can experience authentic community, hear about Jesus, and grow in their faith. Each student staff member will focus on a specific area of leadership: camp coordination, social media/communications, or contact work.

Time Commitment Approximately 8-12 hours per week Includes:
Weekly leadership meeting with PLNU team Weekly staff meeting (either with whole staff or supervisor) Weekly club and/or campaigner involvement Area-specific responsibilities (camp, social media, or contact work) Consistent relational ministry on campus We ask that applicants identify Young Life as the primary ministry and job they will dedicate time to outside of personal and academic commitments. We do not recommend applicants hold other paid positions.

Core Responsibilities (All Student Staff) Attend and help lead weekly leadership meetings Help plan and execute weekly Young Life College club Invest in relationships with students through consistent presence on campus Take a leadership role within Campaigners (small group discipleship) Support Young Life events and outreach opportunities Model a growing personal faith and commitment to the mission of Young Life

Specific Roles

Camp-Focused Student Staff Promote and recruit students for Young Life camps and trips Help organize sign-ups, payments, and communication with students Assist in trip logistics and preparation (transportation, packing info, etc.) Organize fundraising opportunities for students in need Follow up with students post-camp to help them stay connected

Social Media / Communications Student Staff Help communicate upcoming events and important info to students Assist in capturing content at club and events Maintain consistent messaging across platforms Support outreach by helping events gain visibility on campus

Contact Work–Focused Student Staff Innovate strategies to meet and build relationships with new and existing students Initiate more intentional time on campus engaging with peers (and bring other college leaders with you) Invite students to club, campaigners, and events Help create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students

Qualifications:

A commitment to Jesus, to living daily life with him and to growing in your faith A commitment to living in and walking out faith in community- being invested in a local church and a local small group or mentorship experience A current PLNU student involved or interested in Young Life's mission Strong communication skills and an understanding of social media trends Experience with Instagram and basic content creation tools (e.g., Canva,Reels) Organized, reliable, and able to take initiative Comfortable leading peers and working both independently and on a team Willingness to fundraise your stipend through Young Life's support model

Purpose of the Role This position exists to help student leaders grow in their leadership, faith, and abilityto reach their peers, while contributing meaningfully to the mission of Young Life College at Point Loma Nazarene University.

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.

• Meet with your volunteer leaders and area leadership on a regular basis.
• Learn to recruit and train new leaders to build a leadership…