Young Life Huntington Park , CA 90255
Posted 2 months ago
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
Leadership Development
Resource Development/Fundraising
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
Training
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 -- seventh 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, Calif., 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, Calif. 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.
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