Description:

Tyler Young Life is prayerfully seeking to hire a staff associate to lead ministry at Tyler High School in Tyler, TX. Tyler Young Life has 81 years of continuous Young Life ministry in the community and is looking to expand its reach into North Tyler. There is currently ministry happening at Tyler High with a growing group of committed volunteer leaders and an equally committed “Young Life friendly” group of school administrators and teachers. The area currently has 4 full-time staff (Area Director, Associate Area Director, Staff Associate at Legacy High School, and YoungLives Coordinator) and a part time administrator who all have a shared vision of reaching all students in Tyler. This is a thriving area with a tremendous Young Life history, an outstanding relationship with the local church, community support, and incredible ministry to students. Tyler is the heart of East Texas and is an amazing place to call home!

Responsibilities:

• Personal spiritual health and a vital relationship with God.
• Develop community and spiritual care for a team.
• Build healthy working relationships with the school administration, churches, parents, and the community.
• Participate in and lead dynamic direct ministry (contact work, club, Campaigners, and camp).
• Work with the area director and committee on area fundraising.
• Raise personal financial support.
• Attend regional and area trainings and events.

Qualifications:

• A deep and growing faith in God.
• A passion for reaching lost adolescents and calling others to that mission.
• A philosophy and history of discipling others.
• A vision and plan to grow current ministries in reaching kids, leaders, committee, -and parents.
• A servant leader who is teachable, innovative, collaborative, and flexible.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills as it pertains to donors and parents of kids.
• Demonstrated fundraising experience.

Benefits:

• IF full-time:
• Medical, dental and vision coverage (at no cost to you).
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 401(k) matching plan (up to four percent).
• Health club benefit.
• And more!

How To Apply:

Submit an online application, including resume and cover letter