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Mission Staff - Lowell/Saranac Young Life

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This position is for Mission Staff in the Lowell-Saranac Young Life Area (10 hours/week).

Mission Staff

Summary:
Mission / AuthorityThrough both training and direct field ministry experience, learn how to lead and participate in effective Young Life ministry.

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.

Assist with camp fundraisers.

Direct Ministry — “Proclaiming and modeling” includes contact work, club, Campaigners and camp.

Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.

Lead a team to plan and conduct a new or existing Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry with excellence.

Lead a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy for a ministry.

Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year.

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.

Manage finances with stewardship, accountability and transparency using the mission-wide applications.

Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders and donors for area records.

Provide clear, prompt, appropriate and professional communication to everyone involved in ministry.

Set yearly strategic ministry plan and initiatives to reach every kid; review them on a regular basis.

Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience and area needs.

Training:
Missionwide Training

None is required.

RTD training events such as New Staff Training, Winter Training, Focus Conferences and Young Life University are available on a request basis with approval of the regional director.

Regional Training

There is no mission-wide regional-level training curriculum.

At the regional director’s prerogative, certain regional training events may be required.

Area Training

Actively engage in training provided by area leadership.

Individualized training supervised by the area director designed to develop personal spiritual maturity and enhance personal character.

Individualized program to learn and gain competency in ministry skills (e.g., The 5 C’s).

Become familiar with area strategy and ministry health as assigned by the area director.

Introduction to personal fund-raising principles including familiarity with Basic Elements for Part-time staff.

Education:

College degree preferred.

Qualifications Required for the Job:
Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

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$25000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Mission Staff - Lowell/Saranac Young Life, Young Life

Are you ready to make a difference in the Lowell/Saranac community? Young Life is looking for passionate individuals to join our team as Mission Staff. This part-time role (10 hours per week) allows you to dive deep into Young Life ministry while developing your spiritual journey and leadership skills. You'll have the opportunity to lead and participate in spiritual development through prayer, fellowship, and a commitment to understanding God’s Word. Building relationships is key in this position, as you'll foster a vibrant spiritual life and actively engage with the Young Life community. In addition to spiritual growth, you'll play an essential role in developing and equipping leaders by recruiting and training new volunteers, helping build a diverse leadership team that mirrors the community's values. Fundraising is a crucial part of our mission, and you'll engage with community members to secure financial support for sustaining our programs while maintaining excellent donor relationships. As a Mission Staff member, you will also direct ministry efforts, including planning and executing Young Life events, clubs, and discipleship ministries to ensure we effectively reach every kid. Responsibilities extend to managing logistics and communications within the ministry, maintaining accurate records, and upholding Young Life’s professional standards. To excel in this role, a college degree is preferred, along with proven relational skills and strong communication abilities. If you’re ready to step into a fulfilling role with Young Life in Lowell, you’ll join a vibrant community dedicated to making lasting impacts in the lives of young people. Let’s transform this community together!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Mission Staff member at Lowell/Saranac Young Life?

As a Mission Staff member at Lowell/Saranac Young Life, your primary responsibilities include leading spiritual development activities, equipping and training volunteer leaders, engaging in fundraising efforts, and directing impactful ministry initiatives. You will also maintain strong relationships with community members and actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.