West Philly Suburbs Student Staff

Young Life; Saint Davids (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Life is seeking passionate individuals for the role focused on student ministry in the West Philly suburbs. Candidates will lead spiritual development, recruit and train leaders, and perform direct ministry tasks. Proven relational and communication skills are essential, as well as a commitment to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Candidates should be pursuing a college degree and demonstrate an ability to cultivate relationships with students and adults alike.

Qualifications

• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Develop a yearly personal growth plan for spiritual life.
• Lead teams in spiritual development.
• Raise financial support and maintain donor communication.
• Conduct a Young Life club and discipleship ministry.
• Assist in office administration as needed.

Skills

Relational skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

Pursuing a college degree

Job description

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.

Job Specific Working Conditions

West Philly Suburbs Student Staff 2026-27

Ministry Functions

Spiritual Development

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Adhere to all YoungLife 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 Training

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

Area Training

• Work 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 Staff.
• Take 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.