Staff Associate – Indio​/Coachella

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** Job Specific

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** Desert Cities Young Life is looking for a motivated individual to grow our middle school and high school  ministry in one of our Desert Cities communities. This community includes one current Young Life high school ministry at Shadow Hills High School, one middle school ministry at Desert Ridge Academy and one developing ministry at Coachella Valley High School. We are looking for someone who has a  passion for team-building, mentorship, and growth: the next kid and the next school.

This position is for an entrepreneurial starter who is ready to lead the charge of launching our ministry at Coachella Valley  High School. Based on proven success, this position will also require our staff associate to serve as a leader on our Desert Ridge Academy Wyldlife team as well. The new Staff Associate for Desert Cities  must be gifted in his or her ability to develop healthy relationships with kids, leaders, adults, and donors and oversee all facets of the ministry.

This person will work closely with area director, Kerrie Saad, to  learn effective ministry practices. This position will also include close work alongside committee members executing area events (fundraising, celebrations, leadership, etc.). Previous experience leading a Young  Life team is highly desired, as well as an excitement for recruiting Young Life volunteers to be a part of this growing ministry.
** Responsibilities:*
* ● Work closely with Area Director to create and implement a plan for healthy ministry at Coachella Valley High School.  
● Participate in and lead dynamic direct ministry in the area (club, campaigners, contact work, camp) at Coachella Valley High School and Desert Ridge Academy.  
● Recruit, train, and equip a community of volunteer leaders who love each other and are growing in spiritual depth to plan and implement a middle school outreach ministry with excellence.
● Implement a summer and school-season camping strategy.  
● Work closely with Area Director to learn and implement all facets of healthy area ministry (gala,  Campaign, leader training, leader fellowship, committee relationships, etc.)  
● Develop key relationships with adults in the Indio/Coachella community.  
● Raise financial support as directed.  
● Care for donors well by sharing the area’s vision and ministry successes.  
● Complete Young Life training courses (New Staff Training, Leadership I, Leadership II, Winter Training, and Apologetics).  
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