Staff Associate II – Northbrook, IL

* Follow all Young Life policies and procedures with professionalism.
* Manage finances with integrity, stewardship, and accountability.
* Maintain accurate records for Students, Volunteers, & Donors
* Communicate clearly and responsibly with all ministry stakeholders.
* Develop and review a yearly strategic ministry plan.
* Perform additional duties as assigned based on gifts and ministry needs.
* Complete Core Training – Phase One within first two years:  + New Staff Training  + Leadership I  + Leadership II  + Apologetics  + One Winter Training Course
* Participate in regional training and continued ministry skills development.
* Ongoing supervision through regional and area leadership.
* College degree preferred
* Experience in direct ministry or relational youth leadership
* Strong relational skills with both students and adults
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
* High personal integrity, humility, and teachability
* Young Life deeply desires to care for their staff people and desires for them to have a long career in the mission. In addition to competitive pay, Young Life provides a robust benefits package that includes fully employer-paid health insurance for employees and dependents, with low deductibles that save staff an average of $2,364/year (individual) and $10,497/year (family). Staff may be eligible for a cost of living adjustment (COLA) in addition to their base pay depending on where they live in the stated geography.

Staff also receive a $4,000 annual counseling allowance, $250 health club reimbursement, and a strong 401(k) with an immediate 4% match plus an additional 7% automatic contribution after three years. Young Life offers life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, and provides FSAs of pre-tax medical and childcare savings. After two years, staff may go through our commissioning process and qualify for a ministry housing allowance, providing notable benefits.

Additional support includes annual performance reviews, seminary partnership discounts, adoption assistance (up to $7,500), college scholarships for staff kids, wellness programs, and generous paid holidays to support rest and renewal.*### "We the members of the Young Life mission – trustees, staff, instructors at Young Life schools and volunteers – join together in our affirmation of the following articles and our central purpose of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and introducing adolescents everywhere to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith."
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