Description:

Young Life South LA is seeking a new part-time Mission Staff member to work from 15 to 30 hours a week. This person will specifically focus on direct ministry at one school in the Huntington Park area. Expectations would include developing relationships with students, recruiting and leading a small team of volunteers and launching a club/ministry at Huntington Park High School. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about following Jesus, loves teenagers, and is teachable/coachable.

Responsibilities:

• Spiritual Development – Creating and leading a spiritually healthy environment in which all those connected to Young Life grow in their faith.

• Leadership Development – Recruiting, training and supporting a team of volunteers to serve as leaders and committee members.

• Resource Development/Fundraising – Raising personal support as well as partnering with the committee to raise budgeted revenue.
  
  - Raising personal support from the employee's network.
  - Working with the committee for area support/fundraising events.

• Direct Ministry – “Proclaiming and Modeling” includes Contact Work: Club, Campaigners and Camp. Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.

• Ministry Support – Work with the local committee to build community connections and support the overall organization of the area. Practice excellence in administration and communication.

• Training – This person will report to the regional director and will be expected to participate in regional and national training events.

Qualifications:

• A deep and growing faith in Jesus.

• A call to reach students with the Gospel.

• Proven leadership skills.

• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.

• Recent youth ministry experience -- 7th through 12th grade.

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Completion of a college degree preferred.

• Completion of Young Life Staff Associate training preferred or another relevant training equivalent.

• Willingness to raise personal financial support.

Notes:

Huntington Park is a city located in the south-central region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 58,114, of whom 97% are Hispanic/Latino and about half were born outside the U.S.* The Mission Staff person would report directly to the Metro City Director. The Mission Staff person must display the capability to serve a diverse group of kids in Huntington Park, California. It is necessary that the Mission Staff person have aptitude to work with committee members of the South LA Board.

Note: Because of the missionary nature of this role, personal fundraising is required as a part of the employment process. Please ask if you have any further questions.

How to Apply:

Please submit an online application, including resume and cover letter, via the button below.