Desert Cities Young Life Staff AssociateDesert Cities Young Life is looking for a motivated individual to grow our middle school and high school ministry in the Cathedral City community. This community includes one current middle school ministry at Nellie N. Coffman Middle School. We are looking for someone who has a passion for team-building, mentorship, and growth: the next kid and the next school. This position is for an entrepreneurial starter who is ready to lead the charge of taking our middle school ministry at Nellie N. Coffman to the next level. Based on proven success, this position will also require our staff associate to serve as a leader on our Palm Desert Young Life team as well.
The new Staff Associate for Desert Cities must be gifted in his or her ability to develop healthy relationships with kids, leaders, adults, and donors and oversee all facets of the ministry. This person will work closely with area director, Kerrie Saad, to learn effective ministry practices. This position will also include close work alongside committee members executing area events (fundraising, celebrations, leadership, etc.). Previous experience leading a Young Life team is highly desired, as well as an excitement for recruiting Young Life volunteers to be a part of this growing ministry.Pay Information: $39,000 -$44,000.00 annual base salary plus an addition cost of living adjustment. Full benefit package at no cost to you.Responsibilities: Work closely with Area Director and current NGL staff to create and implement a plan for healthy ministry at Nellie N. Coffman middle school, including weekly attendance at Palm Desert Wyldlife for observation and learning. Participate in and lead dynamic direct ministry in the area (club, campaigners, contact work, camp) at Palm Desert/Xavier Young Life club.
Recruit, train, and equip a community of volunteer leaders who love each other and are growing in spiritual depth to plan and implement a middle school outreach ministry with excellence. Implement a summer and school-season camping strategy. Work closely with Area Director to learn and implement all facets of healthy area ministry (gala, Campaign, leader training, leader fellowship, committee relationships, etc.) Develop key relationships with adults in the Cathedral City community. Raise financial support as directed. Care for donors well by sharing the area's vision and ministry successes. Complete Young Life training courses (New Staff Training, Leadership I, Leadership II, Winter Training, and Apologetics).Qualifications: A healthy, growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, with a willingness to be a part of a local church body A passion for ministry in a diverse community A passion for middle school and high school kids and the ministry of Young Life Young Life volunteer leader experience (student staff or equivalent experience preferred) Proven relational and leadership skills with both kids and adults. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects. Willingness to raise personal financial support. Ready to commit to making an impact on this area's growth. Willingness to make a two to three-year commitment.
Staff Associate I - Cathedral City, CA in palm desert at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.