Wild West Region Intern Experience

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    5,001-10,000 employeesFounded 1941Colorado Springs, COReligious Institutions
    ClosedPaidFall 2026Religious Institutions

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    Company: CPY0001 Young Life Incorporated Title: Wild West Region Intern Experience || Salt Lake City, UT Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posted Date: Posted Today Sidebar Info: "We the members of the Young Life mission – trustees, staff, instructors at Young Life schools and volunteers – join together in our affirmation of the following articles and our central purpose of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and introducing adolescents everywhere to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith."

    Job Description: If you are currently on Young Life staff, please do not apply through this external jobs board. To apply for internal job opportunities, log in to Workday and use the Jobs Hub. Applying externally may delay your application and require you to resubmit internally.Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position.Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation,Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; 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.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.Attend and be involved with area leadership as assigned. 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.Assist with camp fundraisers and attend occasional committee and adult functions as assigned. Direct Ministry — “Proclaiming and modeling” includes contact work, club, Campaigners and camp. Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.Participate in leadership with a team to conduct a Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry with excellence.Participate on a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy for a ministry.Potentially serve on summer staff or assigned staff at a Young Life property with input and direction from the area director.Ministry Support — “Taking care of business” includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan.Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct and time management.Learn to set yearly ministry and personal goals and objectives; review them on a regular basis.Assist in the office administration when necessary and assigned.Complete expense reports as necessary in a clear and timely fashion.Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience and area needs.Regional TrainingAt the regional director’s prerogative, certain regional training events may be required.Area TrainingWork through job assignments under the supervision of the area director or assigned mentor (assignments may be adapted to fit individual needs and the area situation)Receive individualized training supervised by the area director designed to develop personal spiritual maturity and enhance personal character.Give particular focus to an individualized program to learn and gain competency in ministry skills (i.e. The 5 C’s).Become familiar with area strategy and ministry health as assigned by the area director.Receive introduction to personal fund-raising principles, including familiarity with Basic Elements for Part-Time StaffTake advantage of Young Life discipleship experiences (e.g. summer staff, discipleship focus, adventure camping).Education:Pursuing a college degree.Qualifications Required For The Job:Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Job Specific Working Conditions:This is a part time position for 10 hours/week for the 2026-27 school year.In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is outlined below. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the United States. The anticipated salary for this position is $200/week depending on relevant education, experience, and location.

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    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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