NRV YL Summer Intern at Young Life in Blacksburg, VA

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Young Life requires all​ employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying​ for any position.

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:

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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.

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 as assigned by supervisor.

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 supervisor.

· 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.

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 supervisor.

 Education:

·        College degree preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Vary based on location. Please ask in interview process.

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.