Youth Ministry Staff Associate – Leadership & Camp Programs

Young Life; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Life seeks an Staff Associate I to support field ministry and learn through formal training and hands-on experience.

You will engage in spiritual development, leadership development, and resource development, helping recruit volunteers, build relationships with local churches, and participate in club and camp activities. The role includes a focus on ministry execution and personal growth within a supportive Young Life community.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Spiritual Development — “Following Jesus” includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships.
• Leadership Development — recruit and train leaders, build a leadership team, model excellence in contact work and ministry planning.
• Resource Development — raise financial support, communicate ministry updates, build strategic relationships in the community.
• Direct Ministry — engage in contact work, lead clubs and Campaigners/discipleship, implement camping strategies.
• Ministry Support — adhere to policies, manage finances, maintain records, proactive communication, yearly strategic plans.

Skills

Direct ministry

Relational skills

Verbal & written communication

Confidentiality

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Young Life seeks an Staff Associate I to support field ministry and learn through formal training and hands-on experience.

You will engage in spiritual development, leadership development, and resource development, helping recruit volunteers, build relationships with local churches, and participate in club and camp activities. The role includes a focus on ministry execution and personal growth within a supportive Young Life community.