YoungLives Coordinator

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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.
** Job Specific

Working Conditions:

** Live within the bounds of Carroll Co., Maryland## Young Lives Coordinator
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* Summary:

** The Young Lives coordinator serves, in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures established by mission leadership, to develop and sustain Young Lives ministries in the respective areas.

** Essential Duties:
** 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.  - Ensure that all Young Life ministry in the area, is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer that takes place out of the overflow of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Leadership Development — “Equipping leaders, committee and staff” includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting.  - Meet with mentors, childcare and other volunteer leaders on a regular basis.  - Assist in recruiting and training mentors, childcare and other volunteers to build leadership teams that reflect the community.  - Attend and be involved with area leadership as assigned.  

- Assist in training committee, mentors, childcare and other volunteers how to work effectively in teams.  - Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping to mentors, childcare and other volunteers.  - Train and lead a team of mentors, childcare and other volunteers in developing 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 principles to develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community, including: principals, pastors, parents, potential committee members and more as assigned by the area director.  

- Learn to plan and execute area fundraising events under the direction of an area supervisor.  - Become a respected…