Staff Associate 1 - North Shore

CPY0001 Young Life Incorporated; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

COLA adjustments

Job summary

Young Life North Shore seeks a Staff Associate I to support field ministry and staff development through hands-on training and direct ministry. You will engage in spiritual development, leadership formation, and resource development while promoting a culture of care and accountability across Young Life North Shore communities.

The role emphasizes spiritual growth, leadership development and responsible program management, with a focus on community collaboration and mission alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct ministry.
• Relational skills with kids and adults.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in spiritual development activities.
• Recruit and train leaders and build a community leadership team.
• Raise donor support and manage donor relations.
• Plan and run Young Life clubs and Campaigners.
• Coordinate camping strategies and summer programs.
• Manage administration, data, and field ministry logistics.

Skills

Direct ministry

Relational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

YL Staff Associate I Summary

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

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

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

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

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

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. This position will be based in Young Life North Shore, serving Glenbrook North, New Trier, and WyldLife Northbrook.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting salary for this position is $35,000 annually, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-paid health insurance. The position may also be eligible for a monthly cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) based on the employee’s residential ZIP code and applicable organizational guidelines.

Job Specific Working Conditions: The anticipated salary rate for this position can range from $33,650.00 - $42,125.00 depending on relevant experience and education, working location, and scheduled weekly hours.

Mission Statement

"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."