Essential Prerequisites for all staff members (from Young Life’s Bylaws – Article VII):
“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.”
Essential Duties:
- Effectively communicate and maintain positive working relationships with Young Life leadership, DGL country coordinators (within the division), program graduates, and current students.
- Facilitate all aspects of the DGL application and onboarding processes, including:
- Call for nominations
- Communicating program expectations
- Conducting interviews
- Providing recommendations for participant selection
- Collaborating with local staff regarding expectations and support for new students
- Documenting the onboarding process, outlining specific steps (and making adjustments as needed), and overseeing onboarding
- Assist students throughout the program application process, including reviewing and approving applications
- Prepare student biographies for donor communication and presentation
- Signing participation agreements with program participants
- Assist in confirming and preparing wire transfer amounts with the US office. Regularly monitor, review, and approve the timely completion of student reports, including:
- Blogs (review, make corrections if necessary, publish)
- Progress reports (2 times per year)
- Transcripts (at the end of each semester)
- Monthly scholarship receipt confirmations (signed by both the student and the local staff member who distributed the scholarship)
- University tuition payment receipts (when needed, assist local staff with paying university tuition directly from the organization's account)
- Build and maintain relationships with local staff and mentors on how to support and develop DGL students, regularly providing the necessary resources.
- Assist in planning DGL events and reunions.
- Collaborate with local leadership to integrate DGL students into the country's vision and encourage their participation in all relevant trainings, leadership development opportunities, and conferences.
- Participate in regular Zoom calls with other DGL staff.
- Maintain the database of DGL students, graduates, and current updates on employment and Young Life involvement for program graduates.
- Continue engagement with DGL graduates, tracking updates, employment data, and Young Life involvement.
- Participating in or facilitating effective student off-boarding:
- Final interview
- Feedback form
- Maintaining relationships with alumni
- At opportune times (leadership meetings, trainings, etc.), collect stories, quotes, photos, and videos for presentation to donors and prayer supporters.
- Encourage students to share Young Life updates on social media and maintain active, up-to-date social media accounts.
- Identify trends and opportunities for program growth and impact.
Working Conditions:
- Computer provided
- Internet access paid for
- Office environment based on location and availability of space with your local Young Life entity
Education / Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Completion of the DGL Program is preferred
- Must be able to speak and write in English
Experience Required For The Job:
- Proven relational skills with a variety of types of people: students, Young Life staff, and donors
- A positive personality who values flexibility and creativity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong emphasis on grammar
- Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and self-disciplined at work
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Competency with Microsoft Office programs including Access, Publisher, Excel, and Outlook
- Must represent Young Life and the DGL program in a professional and courteous manner.
Note: This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of
all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to
be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation
decisions.
