Job description

Summary:

The Campus Life/Point Break Assistant plays a vital role in developing and growing ministry to lost 11-19 year old's. This involves building relationships, supporting existing ministry sites, assisting with expansion, developing leaders, and participating in the spiritual life of Youth for Christ. This role requires a strong commitment to the Christian faith, a passion for youth ministry, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Essential Functions:

Ministry Health:

● Consistently engage in local ministry with lost 11-19 year old's.

● Build deep community relationships in and around ministry sites.

● Aid in developing current ministry sites' health and growth.

● Potentially collaborate with other Campus Life coordinators and assist with volunteer recruitment.

● Provide ministry resources for weekly activities/programs, assemblies, trips, and events, spearheading or assisting as needed.

● Perform administrative functions (reporting, scheduling, etc.).

●Ability to work in a dynamic and flexible school environment

Ministry Growth:

● Collaborate with the Campus Life Coordinator to develop a vision for ministry expansion.

● Assist in establishing effective ministry in new locations.

Spiritual Responsibilities:

● Seek God’s guidance through prayer and meditation.

● Participate in and lead prayer, devotion, and worship.

● Teach and preach from the Bible, accurately handling Biblical truth.

● Model empathy, humility, and care.

● Be active in a local church.

● Pursue commissioning/licensing/ordination as a minister through YFC or an approved outside body.

Position Requirements:

● Growing follower of Christ, actively involved in a local church.

● Sets a godly example for staff, volunteers, and students.

● Demonstrates a humble and teachable spirit.

● Committed to accountability through regular meetings with a group or individual.

● Passionate about the YFC mission and vision.

● Willing to adhere to YFC guidelines.

● Successful completion of background and reference checks.

● 3+ years of direct ministry experience.

● Full participation in the life of staff, board, and volunteers.

● Effective team building and leadership skills.

● Ability to mentor individual leaders.

● Strong problem-solving skills.

●Strong organizational and time management skills

Cultural Attributes (Character Traits):

● Enduring Humility: Humbly serves and honors others, even in difficult situations, with prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience.

● Relentless Trust: Demonstrates reliance on God, others, and self through generous giving, collaboration, welcoming input, extending grace, and forgiveness.

● Joyful Camaraderie: Prioritizes others' needs with joy, active listening, critical thinking, and empowers fellow believers.

● Courageous Faithfulness: Trusts God with change, communicates needs with emotional intelligence, and seeks wisdom in Christ.

● Kingdom-Inspired Diversity: Fosters inclusive, Christ-centered relationships, empowers marginalized groups, and respects diverse experiences.

Fundraising Responsibilities:

All YFC employees are expected to regularly and actively participate in fundraising activities, including inviting others to events, recruiting donors, sending communications, and personally ministering to donor contacts.

Hours:

30+ hours per week, some travel required. Flexible hours required.

Compensation:

$20/hour depending on experience

Note: Because Youth for Christ is a religious non-profit organization, we are legally permitted to consider an applicant's religious beliefs as a factor in employment, as permitted by law.