Young Life
Staff Associate I
Young Life, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
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Mission & Authority
To directly oversee the operations of several departments which provide mission services and facilitate effective functioning of the entire operations segment of Young Life.
YL Staff Associate ISummary:Through both formal training and direct field ministry experience, learn how to effectively carry out and manage 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.Learn to plan and execute area fundraising events under the direction of an area supervisor and committee.
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:Core Training - Phase One (New Staff Training, Leadership I, Leadership II, Apologetics and one Winter Training course are to be completed in the first two years.Training may be supervised by a regional director, regional trainer or area to develop personal spiritual maturity and enhance personal character.May include regional training meetings and ministry skills training assigned by the area director.
Education:College degree preferred.
Qualifications Required for the Job:Experience in direct ministry.Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Work Conditions:Includes the extremes of a camp including: heat/cold, dirt, long hours and the physical demands of hiking, horseback riding, boating and more. Staff person must be able to handle these conditions.
Job Specific Working Conditions:
Central Tucson extends from Catalina Foothills south to Midtown. This area of town is known for excellent restaurants (both old and new); hiking in the various canyons of Mt. Lemmon; cycling on the loop bike paths; and proximity to the University of Arizona. The area has a wide mix of very affluent to middle and low income families.
Central Tucson is one of seven mission units in the Tucson Metro area and the Central Tucson AD, staff and leaders will enjoy being a part of this tight-knit, welcoming community. There is a long history of Young Life here, with some clubs having been active on and off for many decades. The area was established when the larger Tucson area was separated into smaller parts in 2013. Originally created via the vision of the Tucson Metro committee, we have always had good community involvement and support. After a couple years of challenges, there are currently two core ministries active. Three other clubs have been active in recent years, and we would like to see them re-established when the time is right.
Leaders have historically come from the University, however that development engine has sputtered during COVID, and we have begun to focus on retaining existing leaders and finding new leaders beyond those of college age. The area was previously larger with ambitions to grow to eight high schools. Today we acknowledge that vision as too broad. The committee would like to see a smaller, stronger area that allows for focus beyond simple club growth to other goals such as leader health, community involvement, refugee ministry and quality relationships.
Central Tucson has partnerships with local churches and other organizations as well as good committee support, donor support, and a large list of stakeholders willing to jump in and serve. We look forward to welcoming a new director who can see her or himself being here for five years or more and who aligns with a vision to grow the area in a healthy, sustainable way.
Mission & Authority
To directly oversee the operations of several departments which provide mission services and facilitate effective functioning of the entire operations segment of Young Life.
YL Staff Associate ISummary:Through both formal training and direct field ministry experience, learn how to effectively carry out and manage 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.Learn to plan and execute area fundraising events under the direction of an area supervisor and committee.
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:Core Training - Phase One (New Staff Training, Leadership I, Leadership II, Apologetics and one Winter Training course are to be completed in the first two years.Training may be supervised by a regional director, regional trainer or area to develop personal spiritual maturity and enhance personal character.May include regional training meetings and ministry skills training assigned by the area director.
Education:College degree preferred.
Qualifications Required for the Job:Experience in direct ministry.Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Work Conditions:Includes the extremes of a camp including: heat/cold, dirt, long hours and the physical demands of hiking, horseback riding, boating and more. Staff person must be able to handle these conditions.
Job Specific Working Conditions:
Central Tucson extends from Catalina Foothills south to Midtown. This area of town is known for excellent restaurants (both old and new); hiking in the various canyons of Mt. Lemmon; cycling on the loop bike paths; and proximity to the University of Arizona. The area has a wide mix of very affluent to middle and low income families.
Central Tucson is one of seven mission units in the Tucson Metro area and the Central Tucson AD, staff and leaders will enjoy being a part of this tight-knit, welcoming community. There is a long history of Young Life here, with some clubs having been active on and off for many decades. The area was established when the larger Tucson area was separated into smaller parts in 2013. Originally created via the vision of the Tucson Metro committee, we have always had good community involvement and support. After a couple years of challenges, there are currently two core ministries active. Three other clubs have been active in recent years, and we would like to see them re-established when the time is right.
Leaders have historically come from the University, however that development engine has sputtered during COVID, and we have begun to focus on retaining existing leaders and finding new leaders beyond those of college age. The area was previously larger with ambitions to grow to eight high schools. Today we acknowledge that vision as too broad. The committee would like to see a smaller, stronger area that allows for focus beyond simple club growth to other goals such as leader health, community involvement, refugee ministry and quality relationships.
Central Tucson has partnerships with local churches and other organizations as well as good committee support, donor support, and a large list of stakeholders willing to jump in and serve. We look forward to welcoming a new director who can see her or himself being here for five years or more and who aligns with a vision to grow the area in a healthy, sustainable way.