Description:

Young Life, a global ecumenical organization that points adolescents to Jesus Christ, is looking for a full-time staff member to direct ministry to students in the Penn Harris Madison (PHM) School Cooperation located in Granger, Mishawaka, and South Bend, Indiana. The essential focus is developing ministry to students at Penn High School. Supplemental opportunities such as hiring/overseeing additional staff/geography, starting new ministries, and advancing to new levels of leadership will be granted in ways commensurate with the experience, capacity, and vision of the staff person. This position is open to both early-career candidates (Staff Associates) and senior-level candidates (Area Director, Metro Director, Associate Regional Director)

The staff person will lead spiritually, pursue and invest in relationships, and develop a flagship Young Life program at Penn High School- all while being part of an existing Young Life community that includes a healthy donor base, multiple staff members, 30+ volunteer leaders (both college students and older), a college ministry centered at the University of Notre Dame, and a dynamic middle school ministry (that feeds Penn High School) that has 200+ families currently involved.

Penn High School is one of the largest (~4,000 students), most-resourced, highest-achieving (academics and co-curriculars/athletics), and diverse schools in Indiana. Developing an excellent Young Life program at Penn is a significant opportunity to both impact students and advance strategic initiatives throughout the geographic region.

The unique combination of multiple layers of support (through an established Young Life community) and opportunities for growth (personally and professionally) makes this a great position for someone seeking to both a) lead collaboratively b) expand influence and advance in leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Grow and lead spiritually as an intentional disciple of Jesus and faithful member of the Church
• Model/development/oversee ministry to high school students that centers on an incarnational/relational/inclusive approach in evangelization/outreach, formation/discipleship, and community engagement/service
• Develop and implement a vision to engage every student at Penn High School and consider how this vision could lead to programs at other schools
• Grow and direct a team of diverse staff (interns, part-time, full-time) and volunteer leaders who work directly with students
• Pursue and build friendships of accompaniment with high school students by going where they are at school and in the community
• Plan and execute dynamic Young Life venues for high school students (outreach Club meetings, discipleship/Campaigners/Bible Studies, etc.) that scale impact by growing relationships, building momentum, and empowering student ownership.
• Utilize Young Life camps; lead annual fall weekend trip and annual summer trip, explore complementary camp options, and leverage service opportunities like Work Crew (high school students serving at YL camp)
• Organize and empower a team of local adults who pray for the ministry, care for staff and leaders, advocate for YL within the community, and offer financial and logistical support
• Build ecumenical friendships and collaboration with local churches/parishes and community organizations
• Raise funds from existing personal network to supplement area-wide fundraising
• Serve on the area-wide leadership team, working closely with teammates to support each other and achieve mutual goals.

Qualifications:

• 4-Year college degree
• Growing faith in Jesus Christ and desire to help others enjoy the same
• Compelling passion to serve students from various backgrounds, including those with little or no church/faith experience.
• History of building teams of people from diverse backgrounds of race, ethnicity, spirituality (or lack thereof), and denomination
• Self-starting drive and eager-to-learn attitude that propels curiosity-into-action, ongoing improvement, personal growth, and professional development
• Preferred candidates will have an established record of spiritual leadership that includes at least one of the following:

• 3+ years of experience as a Young Life volunteer leader and/or staff
• 3+ years of experience as a member of the Penn High School community
• 3+ years of experience leading ministry to high school students

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage (at no cost to you).
• Expense reimbursement for ministry-related expenses.
• Strong regional support and training.
• Intentional cultural intelligence development.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 401(k) matching plan (up to four percent).
• Health club benefit.
• And more!

How to Apply:

Please submit an online application, including resume and cover letter