Staff Associate - San Jose Capernaum

CPY0001 Young Life Incorporated; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Life Capernaum San Jose is seeking a full-time Staff Associate to join our urban ministry team. You will participate in direct ministry, lead outreach efforts and help develop a strategic plan to reach adolescents with the Gospel.

The role requires experience in ministry, strong relational and communication skills, and a commitment to confidentiality. Training and housing considerations may be discussed with the Area Director.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct ministry.
• Proven relational skills with kids and adults.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in ministry activities and camps as part of the Young Life Capernaum program.
• Develop and execute a yearly ministry plan in collaboration with staff and area leaders.
• Recruit, train and support volunteer leaders and team members.
• Engage with schools, churches and community partners to expand outreach and fundraising.
• Uphold Young Life policies and maintain professional communication and stewardship.

Skills

Experience in ministry

Relational skills

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

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.

Y L 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 — “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:

Young Life Capernaum San Jose is looking to add a full-time Capernaum Staff Associate to our team. With an experienced team already in place, we are looking for someone to join us in doing multiethnic ministry in an urban, non-Christian context. We do have potential for affordable housing that can be discussed with the Area Director. Young Life San Jose Capernaum is the founding Capernaum area in all of Young Life. We are 34 years old as an area and have the resource of our own facility with office space. Our dream is that every special needs teenager will be invited into life with Jesus by a friend (leader) whom they know and trust. The Area Director has been on staff for 20 years and has done YL College, High School, Wyldlife and Capernaum. We have an adult Committee of 8 currently. Our area has also helped start Young Life College at San Jose State as a future pool for volunteer leaders and helpers.

Salary ranges from 48,000-67,500 including a cost of living adjustment. Compensation is negotiable depending on experience and fundraising capacity.

“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.”