Description:

Lexington Young Life is looking for an experienced staff person to join our staff team of four full-time and two part-time staff. Our area has seven middle school and seven high school clubs, Young Life College, 60 volunteers, and a thriving outreach and leadership training program at the University of Kentucky. Lexington Young Life has more than 40 years of history in the community with a strong base of adults supporting our work.

Responsibilities:

Ministry

• Student outreach and discipleship.
• Under the leadership of the college director, recruit, develop and empower college-aged students to carry on the work of the ministry in a way that is unique to their campus yet consistent with the mission and values of Young Life.
• Assist in developing a student leadership team that creates opportunities for college-aged individuals to discover Jesus, build community and live out their faith in service.
• Participate in creatively planning and implementing a regular outreach meeting — Young Life College club.
• Serve as a mentor for two to three students yearly.
• On a regular basis, meet with student leaders to provide guidance and encouragement.
• On a regular basis, pursue and meet with non-leadership students in their environments for the purpose of relational outreach ministry.
• Oversee an aspect(s) of the ministry determined by the supervisor and based on:
  
  – Gifts, talents and passions of the individual.
  – Needs of the campus ministry (e.g., Greek ministry, small group ministry, mission and local outreach).
• Develop relationships with key adults in the community as assigned by the director.
• Prepare to lead a Spring Break Young Life College Trip.
• Serve on summer assignment two of three years per staff assignment policy (Everyone an Assignment Policy).
• Recruit college students to serve as WyldLife and Young Life leaders and on summer staff.

Ministry Management

• Coordinate details for assigned areas of responsibility (e.g., weekly Young Life College club, retreats, small groups, mission trips and special events).
• Plan and prepare to speak/teach at a Young Life College event(s) as determined by the director.
• Attend committee and adult functions as assigned.
• Provide administrative support for various elements of the ministry.

Personal Support Team

• Create a team of people for personal support through prayer and financial contribution.
• Communicate ongoing ministry progress to personal donor partners.

Specifically:

• Lead and grow our Young Life College outreach. This includes organizing club and Campaigners for college students at the University of Kentucky.
• Over time, develop and grow vision to reach more students at the University of Kentucky and vision for surrounding colleges (Transylvania University and/or Bluegrass Community and Technical College).
• Partner with the area director to supervise, disciple and care for current leaders.
• Work with our staff team on area-wide outreach and fundraising events.

Principal Characteristics:

• Christian faith.
  
  – Has a relationship with Jesus Christ and is actively growing in ways outside of the Young Life ministry.
• Grasps the idea of “relational ministry” and earning the right to be heard in the community.
• Spiritually develops volunteer leaders and students in the local ministry.
• Develops a thought-out vision and plan for spiritual growth.
• Adheres to Young Life’s policies for staff people.

Qualifications:

• Young Life volunteer experience (preferred).
• College degree (preferred).
• $1,000 +/month of personal fundraising support.
• Multicultural ministry experience (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:

For more questions, please reach out to Kevin Warnick.

How to Apply:

Please submit an online application, including resume and cover letter