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The Chaplain collaborates with the Director of Spiritual Life and fellow chaplains to foster a community that encourages meaning-making, moral development, religious literacy, and spiritual ...

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Promote spiritual wellness. Teach two courses per year in the Jewish Studies Program. Cultivate a close, collaborative partnership with the wider Jewish community at Hamilton (including Jewish ...

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this ... Spiritual Development - "Following Jesus" includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for spiritual life in the United States is $63,587.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a spiritual life professional?

Spiritual life professionals are individuals who support others in exploring, understanding, and deepening their spiritual beliefs and practices. They may work as spiritual life coaches, advisors, or counselors, helping clients find meaning, purpose, and fulfillment in life. These professionals often draw on various religious, philosophical, or holistic traditions to guide people through personal growth, life transitions, or challenges. Their role is not to promote a specific faith, but to foster spiritual well-being tailored to each individual's values and needs.

How does a spiritual life coordinator typically collaborate with other staff members in an educational or organizational setting?

A Spiritual Life Coordinator often works closely with faculty, counselors, and administrative staff to support the holistic well-being of students or members. They might organize interdepartmental events, lead group discussions, and provide guidance during challenging times, ensuring spiritual support is integrated into the broader organizational culture. Regular collaboration helps align spiritual programming with the institution's mission and fosters a supportive, inclusive environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a spiritual life director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Spiritual Life Director, you typically need a background in theology or religious studies, experience in pastoral care, and often ordination or certification in your faith tradition. Familiarity with church management software, event coordination tools, and online platforms for community outreach is highly valuable. Exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to inspire and guide others are essential soft skills in this role. These abilities help foster meaningful spiritual growth, community engagement, and support for individuals' spiritual journeys.

What is the difference between Spiritual Life vs Spiritual Counselor?

AspectSpiritual LifeSpiritual Counselor
CredentialsOften no formal certification required; personal experience and spiritual knowledgeTypically requires certification or training in counseling or spiritual guidance
Work EnvironmentPersonal practice, retreats, workshops, community eventsOne-on-one sessions, group counseling, wellness centers
Industry UsageSelf-help, wellness, spiritual developmentTherapy, coaching, spiritual guidance services

While Spiritual Life focuses on personal spiritual growth and practices, Spiritual Counselors provide guidance and support through structured counseling sessions. Both roles aim to enhance spiritual well-being but differ in credentials and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Spiritual Life job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,587 per year, or $30.6 per hour.

Young Life One Greater Dallas Director

Young Life

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Manage and carry out Young Life ministry activities, including spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, and direct ministry efforts.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with volunteers, leaders, and community partners to support the ministry's goals.

  • Participate in fundraising, donor care, and community networking to support the ministry's financial and strategic needs.


Young Life rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 18 rated religious organizations


Job description

If you are currently on Young Life staff, please do not apply through this external jobs board. To apply for internal job opportunities, log in to Workday and use the Jobs Hub. Applying externally may delay your application and require you to resubmit internally.
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:
The Northeast Texas Region is prayerfully seeking a visionary leader to launch the Young Life One ministry in the Greater Dallas area!
Young Life One is a relational based mentoring program that works with local partnering agencies in an effort to love foster, incarcerated, homeless, and trafficked youth holistically, with the love of Christ. We aim to help provide physical needs, while introducing them to Jesus Christ, helping them grow in their faith, providing them with the sense of family, and leading them toward self-sustaining adulthood. This position will exist in partnership with a local children's and family center.
The right candidate will be entrepreneurial and collaborative, with an ability to engage different audiences and partners. The candidate will have an understanding of at-risk youth and a desire to serve kids from hard places in a trauma-informed manner. This person will be highly relational in their ministry and leadership approach. Most of all, the candidate will be passionate at sharing the Gospel, bringing Biblical truth and God's radical, transformative love.
If you want to be at the forefront of a movement to leave the 99 and the ONE - Join our team and bring the hope of Heaven to every kind of kid!
YL Staff Associate II
Summary:
Through both formal training and direct field ministry experience, learn how to effectively carry out and manage Young Life ministry, while holding some of the area responsibilities.
Ministry Functions:
Spiritual Development - "Following Jesus" includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships.
  • Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and a sincere commitment to understanding God's Word.
  • Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines, in the context of active participation in a church community.
  • Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
  • Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.

  • Leadership Development - "Equipping leaders, committee and staff" includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting.
  • Meet with your volunteer leaders and area leadership on a regular basis.
  • Learn to recruit and train new leaders to build a leadership team that reflects the community.
  • Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping to other leaders.
  • Assist in training leaders, team leaders and committee how to work effectively in teams and develop a yearly ministry strategy.

  • Resource Development - "Fueling the ministry" includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team.
  • Raise financial support as directed and maintain good donor care practices.
  • Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
  • Observe and learn to network and develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community, including: principals, pastors, parents, potential committee members as assigned by the area director.
  • Learn to plan and execute area fundraising events under the direction of an area supervisor and committee.
  • Attend committee and adult functions as necessary and assigned.

  • Direct Ministry - "Proclaiming and modeling" includes contact work, club, Campaigners and camp.
  • Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
  • Lead a team to plan and conduct a new or existing Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry with excellence.
  • Lead a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy for a ministry.
  • Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year.

  • 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 mission-wide applications.
  • Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders and donors for area records.
  • Provide clear, prompt, appropriate and professional communication to everyone involved in ministry.
  • Set yearly strategic ministry plan and initiatives to reach every kid; review them on a regular basis.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience and area needs.

  • Training:
  • Core Training - Phase One (New Staff Training, Leadership I, Leadership II, Apologetics and one Winter Training course are to be completed in the first two years.
  • Training may be supervised by a regional director, regional trainer or area to develop personal spiritual maturity and enhance personal character.
  • May include regional training meetings and ministry skills training assigned by the area director.

  • Education:
  • College degree preferred.

  • Qualifications Required for the Job:
    Experience in direct ministry.
  • Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

  • Work Conditions:
  • Includes the extremes of a camp including: heat/cold, dirt, long hours and the physical demands of hiking, horseback riding, boating and more. Staff person must be able to handle these conditions.

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