Developing Catholic Leaders (DCL) - Catholic Relations

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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. Job Specific Working Conditions: This is a part-time position, 10 hours per week. Spiritual Development — “Following Jesus” includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health, and church relationships · Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines, in the context of active participation in a parish community. · Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community. · Assist teams and individuals in relational and incarnational ministry and spiritual development. Leadership Development — “Equipping leaders, committee and staff” includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting · Meet with volunteer leaders and area leadership on a regular basis. · Learn how staff recruit and train new volunteers to build a leadership team that reflects the community. · Learn and model excellence when it comes to what Young Life calls contact work, club, Campaigners, camping, and committee. · Develop a greater understanding of personal calling, giftedness, and ministry as a vocation. Resource Development — “Fueling the ministry” includes events, donor care, public relations · Assist staff in communicating ministry updates and progress with the area’s donors. · Observe and learn to network and develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community, including: principals, pastors, parents, potential committee members, and others as assigned by the area director. · Assist with current camp fundraisers and in planning fall fundraisers. Direct Ministry — “Proclaiming and modeling” includes contact work, club, Campaigners and camp · Actively engage in contact work with students and adults as directed by the area director. · Help lead a team to plan and conduct a new or existing Young Life club and Campaigners ministry with excellence. · Help lead a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy for a ministry. · The area director may encourage the intern to: minister to local Catholic teens, build relationships with Catholic adults (including clergy and school administrators), recruit Catholic students and adults to volunteer with Young Life, and help launch Young Life ministries in Catholic parishes and schools. Ministry Support — “Taking care of business” includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan · Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct, and time management. · Manage finances with stewardship, accountability, and transparency using the missionwide applications. · Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders, and donors for area records. · Provide clear, prompt, appropriate, and professional communication to all involved in ministry. · Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience, and the area’s needs. Training · Actively engage in training provided by local area leadership to learn and gain competency in ministry skills (e.g., Young Life’s contact work, club, Campaigners, camp, and committee). · Become familiar with area strategy and ministry health as assigned by the area director. · Although personal fund-raising is not required in this role, interns will be introduced to personal and area fund-raising. · When not serving at camp, a 1-hour weekly phone call, Zoom call or in-person meeting will be set up between the intern and an internship advisor from Catholic Relations for regular, intentional conversations about vision, calling, giftedness, and ministry as a vocation. Interns will be required to attend a Murdock Vision & Call retreat the first weekend of October. Education: · College degree preferred or degree in process. Working Conditions: · Will include the extremes of a camp assignment, i.e. heat/cold, dirt, long hours and the physical demands of hiking, boating, etc. Staff person must be able to handle these conditions. Qualifications Required for the Job: · Proven relational skills with both kids and adults. · Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. · Ability to maintain confidentiality. · Age 18-26, according to grant requirements. "We the members of the Young Life mission – trustees, staff, instructors at Young Life schools and volunteers – join together in our affirmation of the following articles and our central purpose of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and introducing adolescents everywhere to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith." Apply tot his job