About the role#
Young Life is seeking an intern for a long-term role in Youth Ministry Leadership at the Travis Air Force Base installation. You will work directly with an experienced staff member to support Club Beyond, an ecumenical ministry focused on military teens. This position requires you to live near the community where you serve.
What you'll do#
- Meet weekly with your supervisor to review progress and training goals.
- Participate in a leadership team to conduct club activities and small group ministry.
- Develop a 90-day personal growth plan to foster your spiritual life.
- Attend Chapel on the installation and participate in volunteer leader meetings.
- Meet weekly with a volunteer to support their involvement.
- Learn to recruit and train new leaders to build a strong leadership team.
- Develop community outreach for unchurched teens and provide discipleship for believing teens.
- Lead and equip volunteers for middle and high school youth ministry.
- Communicate monthly updates to your personal donor partners.
- Discuss financial support goals with your supervisor.
What you'll need#
- High school graduation at least two years prior to the start date.
- A deep love for Christ and for teens.
- Strong initiative and an energetic approach.
- A teachable heart and the ability to communicate clearly.
- Experience or skills in small event planning.
- A commitment to a relational ministry approach.
- Willingness to raise part of the budget through personal support.
Location & details#
- Location: Travis Air Force Base, California.
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship.
- The program operates on a rolling basis.
About Young Life
Young Life is a nonprofit organization based in Colorado Springs. Founded in 1941, it focuses on providing programs for adolescents. The organization employs 5,133 people. Staff and volunteers organize activities for youth.
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