Young Life Staff Associate - Coatesville, PA

CPY0001 Young Life Incorporated; Cochranville (Chester County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Life Incorporated in Coatesville, PA is seeking a Staff Associate I to support ministry across spiritual development, leadership development, and resource activities with high school students. You will participate in training, lead teams, and help recruit volunteers while living out the organization's faith-based mission.

The role emphasizes direct ministry, relational communication, and careful stewardship of donor and area resources, with a strong focus on equipping young leaders and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support Spiritual Development: prayer, spiritual disciplines, and church relationships.
• Support Leadership Development: recruit and train volunteers, lead teams, and coordinate meetings.
• Support Resource Development: donor care, area events, and fundraising activities.
• Engage in Direct Ministry: plan and conduct clubs and campaigns, Summer and school-year camping strategies.
• Support Ministry Operations: maintain records, communications, and strategic planning.

Skills

Relational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Direct ministry experience

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

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.

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 — “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.
• Lead the Coatesville Young Life team of leaders.
• Meet with area staff and area leaders for leadership meetings twice a month during the school semester (on Friday nights).
• Weekend Leader Retreats led by Chester County staff once a semester.
• Learn to recruit and train new leaders to build a leadership team that reflects the community.
• Recruit volunteer leaders to Coatesville Young Life from the Coatesville community. Goal of a team of 4–5 leaders.
• Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners, and camping to other leaders.
• Weekly contact work, club meetings, and Campaigners meetings during the school semester. Campaigners continue throughout the summer.
• Weekend camp in November for high school students.
• Weekend camp in March for discipleship with high school students.
• Week-long summer camp with high school students during the summer.

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.
• Raise $30,000 in personal support annually.
• 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, and 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.
• Oversee and execute the annual Coatesville Young Life Golf Tournament in May and the subcommittee that plans it.
• Assist area staff and the committee with the Area Golf Outing in September and the Spring Banquet in late March.

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

• Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
• At Coatesville High School
• Lead a team to plan and conduct a new or existing Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry with excellence.
• With Coatesville Young Life
• With plans in the future to also start middle school work and/or assist the area director in overseeing other ministries in the area.
• Lead a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy for a ministry.
• With Coatesville Young Life
• With plans in the future to also start middle school work and/or assist the area director in overseeing other ministries in the area.
• 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 planning.

• Adhere to all YoungLife 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 a 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 director 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. The staff person must be able to handle these conditions.

Note: Located in Chester County, PA. Specifically, a focus in Coatesville, PA. Must live in the area or be willing to relocate.

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.