JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Intern

Reports To: Area/Regional Director

Department: RTD Field Ministry

Salaried or Hourly: Salaried Exempt or Nonexempt: Exempt

Supervisory(# of staff supervised): None

Job Titles Supervised: Volunteers

Essential Prerequisites (from Young Life’s Bylaws – Article VII):

“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 whose primary responsibility is 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.”

Essential Duties:

I. Training

  1. Mission-Wide Training
  1. Complete and pass all required RTD training classes in the first two years on full-time staff.Will receive the Certificate of Ministry upon completion.
  2. The components are Personal Stewardship, New Staff Training, Leadership I, Leadership II, Winter Trainingand Apologetics.
  1. Regional Training
  1. Implement Basic Elements for Interns in personal fund-raising.
  2. Individualized training supervised by the regional director designed to develop personal spiritual maturity and enhance personal character.
  3. Complete Leadership I and II courses.
  4. Participate in assigned regional training based upon Leadership I and II.
  1. Area Training
  1. Actively engage in area training as assigned by the area director.
  2. Individualized program to learn and gain competency in ministry skills (i.e. The 5 C’s)
  3. Learn principles and practices of area strategy and ministry health as assigned by the area director.
  4. Participate in area staff meetings.

Essential Duties (continued):

  1. Mentor Training
  1. Meet at least 18 times per year with a mentor assigned by the regional or area director.
  2. Maintain accountable, personal, spiritual growth disciplines.

II. Ministry

A.Club – Preferably Start a New Club

  1. Be active in all three levels of contact work.
  2. Preferably limit direct involvement to one club.
  3. Lead a team to plan and implement a regular outreach meeting with excellence.
  4. Lead a Campaigner group with excellence.
  5. Lead a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy for a campus.
  6. Develop relationships with key adults in the ministry community (e.g. principals, pastors, parents).

B.Leaders

  1. On a regular basis, meet with leaders with whom you work in club.
  2. Be involved in area leadership as assigned.
  3. Work to recruit and train new leaders.
  4. Train a replacement leader by the end of the internship period.

C.Other

  1. Probable summer camp assignment at a Young Life property at the end of the first year.
  2. Attend committee and adult functions as assigned.
  3. Spend no more than half a day weekly in ministry administration.
  4. Communicate ministry progress to personal donor partners.
  5. Raise financial support as directed.

Education:

  • College degree preferred.

Working Conditions:

  • Will include the extremes of a camp assignment, i.e. heat/cold, dirt, long hours and the physical demands of hiking, horseback riding, 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.

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.

I have read the above job description and believe I can perform the job.

Staff Person’s Signature: ______ Date: ______

Supervisor’s Signature:______Date:______

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