Young Staff Associate - Coatesville, PA

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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.

YL Staff Associate I

Summary:

Through both formal training and direct field ministry experience, learn how to effectively carry out and manage Young Life ministry.

• 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.
• Lead the Coatesville Young Life team of leaders.
• Meet with area staff and area leaders for leadership meetings twice a month during the school semester (on Friday nights).
• Weekend Leader Retreats led by Chester County staff once a semester.
• Learn to recruit and train new leaders to build a leadership team that reflects the community.
• Recruit volunteer leaders to Coatesville Young Life from the Coatesville community. Goal of a team of 4–5 leaders.
• Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping to other leaders.
• Weekly contact work, club meetings, and Campaigners meetings during the school semester. Campaigners continue throughout the summer.
• Weekend camp in November for high school students.
• Weekend camp in March for discipleship with high school students.
• Week-long summer camp with high school students during the summer.

• Raise financial support as directed and maintain good donor care practices.
• Raise $30,000 in personal support annually.
• Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
• Observe and learn to network and develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community, including principals, pastors, parents, and potential committee members, as assigned by the area director.
• Learn to plan and execute area fundraising events under the…