About the role#
Young Life is hiring a Student Staff member to serve in the Lakewood, Steilacoom, and DuPont area. This role focuses on ministry, leadership development, and spiritual growth. You will work under the supervision of an area director or mentor to gain ministry experience while pursuing your college degree.
What you'll do#
- Engage in three levels of contact work and participate on a team to lead Young Life club and discipleship ministry.
- Implement summer and school-season camping strategies.
- Lead individuals and teams in spiritual development.
- Meet regularly with volunteer leaders and area leadership.
- Learn to recruit and train new leaders.
- Raise financial support as directed and maintain donor care practices.
- Communicate ministry progress to donor partners.
- Assist with office administration, expense reports, and camp fundraisers.
- Develop a yearly personal growth plan and participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
- Attend regional training events as required.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a college degree.
- Proven relational skills with both youth and adults.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- A profession of faith in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord.
- Agreement with the Young Life Statement of Faith and commitment to follow all staff policies.
- Willingness to refrain from conduct that detracts from Young Life biblical standards.
Location & details#
- Location: Lakewood, Washington.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Term: Rolling.
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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