Plainfield YoungLives Area Coordinator

Young Lives Area Coordinator

Plainfield Young Lives is looking for a part-time Young Lives Area Coordinator. Plainfield Young Lives has been in existence for nearly 20 years and has a strong presence in the local community. Plainfield Young Lives staff would work with other regional staff and be responsible for directly overseeing 1 existing Club with the hope of developing more branches of ministry, including Campaigners, and the possibility of launching an in-school club.

Responsibilities

• Connect with and build relationships with teen mothers
• Recruit, train, and mentor volunteers
• Plan monthly team meetings, Clubs, and Bible Studies (Campaigners)
• Go to camp with teen moms & their babies in the summer
• Recruit and lead other committed adults who lend support for the work
• Monthly meetings with Young Lives staff in the region
• Raise financial support and care for current donors who support the work
• Complete and manage the annual budget in conjunction with the Committee
• Update ministry information in YL software
• Establish and steward relationships with stakeholders in Plainfield High School and Project Teach Scotch Plains, as well as other agencies and schools that work with teen parents in the area.
• Attend training on a 1-2x monthly basis with the Regional YLVS Coordinator for training, encouragement, and equipping.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred
• Commitment to a growing relationship with Christ
• Active involvement in a local church
• Ability to communicate Young Life's mission and vision
• Proven relational skills with both adolescents and adults
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Self-motivated
• Willing and able to understand the unique issues teen mothers face
• Goal-oriented
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to travel as the job requires
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Salary based on education and experience