Southwind - Retail​/Housekeeping Specialist

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.

All camps share a common purpose: creating an environment where Young Life staff bring Christ to life by creatively presenting the complete gospel of Jesus Christ. Speaking clearly from the Scriptures, camp speakers introduce kids to the person of Christ, the nature of humanity, the work of Christ on the cross, the hope of the resurrection and the opportunity for reconciliation with God.

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position.

Spiritual Formation: Intentionally provide opportunities for staff to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus.

• Participate in opportunities for growing deeper in your relationship with Jesus.
• Demonstrate spiritual leadership by supporting spiritual health of department as directed by retail manager.

Interpersonal Relationships: Help build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.

• Build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community, and a welcoming environment.
• Maintain healthy communication while working with other departments at camp.

Attentive Hospitality: Equip servant leaders who anticipate and respond to the needs of our guests, staff, neighbors and vendors, through Christ-like service.

• Demonstrate a posture of service that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems.
• Maintain professional written and verbal communication to serve staff, guests, job candidates and vendors at camp
• Demonstrate customer care by assisting customers with inquires and product selection.
• Show hospitality to all who serve and work within the department.

Comprehensive Stewardship: Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry.

• Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry through ownership of retail centers as assigned by supervisor.
• Show competency in financial stewardship and integrity by preparing retail deposits and inventory management.
• Develop and equip retail interns and volunteers to participate in comprehensive stewardship of retail centers.
• Participate in system development for specific retail centers; including inventory management, order tracking, financial awareness [Concur], and retail…