Staff Associate

Description:

Background:

Young Life (YL) is a Christian ministry that reaches out to middle school, high school and college students in the United States and in more than 100 countries. YL employs individuals who profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord and subscribe to YL policies and Statement of Faith. The Tahoe/Truckee region has always had a reputation of drawing people from all around the world because of its unparalleled beauty.

Description:

Tahoe/Truckee Young Life (TTYL) is looking for a staff associate to develop and oversee ministry for the Incline Village area with a primary focus on middle- and high school-aged kids. The applicant should have an insatiable desire to lead and connect with kids. This person should also be able to lead spiritually, manage time well, be teachable and be an effective team member with other staff, the area committee and the TTYL area director.

This position is full-time, salaried, for ~40 hours per week.

Position reports to:. TTYL Area Director.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate effective organizational and planning skills, particularly in the areas of outreach, clubs, camps and Campaigners (Bible studies).

• Oversee and participate in personalized ministry with kids.

• Develop and maintain donor relationships; manage personal fundraising.

• Effectively communicate to all stakeholders.

• Recruit and train volunteer leaders.

• Demonstrate effective team leadership.

• Participate in relevant prescribed and elective training to enhance spiritual maturity and performance.

• Establish effective working relationships with staff, parents, donors, committee and community members.

Qualifications:

• One or more years of involvement with youth.

• Demonstrates Christian maturity and growing faith.

• Successful formation, training, facilitating and supporting of a team and individual team members.

• Planning, organizing, conducting and evaluating youth clubs/camps.

• Relational skills with all age groups from all demographics.

• Resource management including finances, budgets, allocated time and expendables.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of an associate's degree or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred.

• Extended education encouraged.

• YL staff and/or team leading experience is preferred.

• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage (at no cost to you).

• Paid vacation and sick leave.

• 401(k) matching plan (up to four percent).

• Health club benefit.

• And more!

Notes:

References:

Two professional references required from former employers and one from applicant's pastor or spiritual mentor.

For further information or questions, contact Will Sinnott (Area Director) at: will@tahoetruckeeyl.org