Young College Director or Staff Associate

Job Specific

Working Conditions:

We are seeking a full-time Young Life College Director or Staff Associate to lead ministry on the Washburn University campus. This mission of Young Life is to introduce adolescence to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. The person we are looking for to fill this role will have a critical role in outreach (introducing adolescence to Jesus) and discipleship (helping them grow in their faith – which includes equipping and training college students to be Young Life leaders on middle school and high school campuses across Topeka).

The ideal candidate meets these criteria:
Deep love for Jesus, Heart for those who aren’t following Jesus, Emotional maturity, Ability to build and lead a team. Job functions, in addition to direct-ministry work with students, will include raising financial support; recruiting and training volunteers to reach students on the WU campus; interacting with the YL College committee; communicating with other staff, donors, volunteers, and students; and completing various administrative tasks.

Young Life College, led by the YLC staff and committee, is one of five areas that make up the Greater Topeka Young Life Metro, encompassing 14 total staff members and 80+ volunteers (leaders and committee members) that serve over 1,400 students known across 9 campuses.

The city of Topeka has been the beneficiary of considerable investments made by local entrepreneurs who want the town to be a place where people are happy to live. Located an hour away from the Kansas City International Airport, Topekans appreciate a low cost of living, a small‑town feel with all of the amenities you need, and generous hospitality by folks all across town.

YL Staff Associate III

Summary:

While implementing the necessary actions in his or her area to carry out Young Life’s mission of introducing kids to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith, participate in a customized training program to become an area director while holding area responsibilities.

Ministry Functions:
Spiritual Development — “Following Jesus” includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships. 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.

Leadership Development — “Equipping leaders, committee and staff” includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting. Meet with your volunteer leaders and area leadership on a regular basis. Learn to recruit and train new leaders to build a leadership team that reflects the community. Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping to other leaders.

Assist in training leaders, team leaders and committee how to work effectively in teams and develop a yearly ministry strategy.

Resource Development — “Fueling the ministry” includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team. Raise financial support as directed and maintain good donor care practices. 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, potential committee members as assigned by the area director.

Learn to plan and execute area fundraising events under the direction of an area supervisor and committee. Attend committee and adult…