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Part time Mission Staff in Edmond, OK

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this ... Staff must be able to express themselves adequately and understandably in verbal and written ...

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Bux-Mont Mission Staff

Dublin, PA · On-site

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this ... Summary Young Life's Mission Staff role requires a dynamic, vibrant personality that will lead ...

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Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this ... Summary Young Life's Mission Staff role requires a dynamic, vibrant personality that will lead ...

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Mission Staff- Germantown

Memphis, TN · On-site +1

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this ... Mission Staff Summary: Mission / AuthorityThrough both training and direct field ministry ...

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Camden Student Staff

Haddon Heights, NJ · On-site +1

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this ... Camden County Student Staff 2026-27 School Year Ministry Functions: Spiritual Development ...

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Staff Associate I

Sugarcreek, OH · On-site +1

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this ... YL Staff Associate I Summary: Through both formal training and direct field ministry experience ...

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Mission Staff - NC28

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this ... Mission Staff Summary: Mission / AuthorityThrough both training and direct field ministry ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for young life staff in the United States is $64,055.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Young Life Staff?

A Young Life Staff job involves working with young people to build relationships, share the Christian faith, and create a welcoming community. Staff members lead youth programs, mentor students, and often organize events like camps and clubs. They also engage with local churches and communities to support ministry efforts. The role requires strong leadership, relational skills, and a passion for working with teenagers.

What does a typical week look like for someone on Young Life Staff?

A typical week for Young Life Staff involves a mix of preparing and leading youth group meetings, building relationships with students through school visits or community events, and coordinating activities or retreats. You may spend time meeting with volunteers, collaborating with church partners, and handling program logistics or administrative tasks. Flexibility is key, as many events occur outside of standard office hours, such as evenings or weekends. You will often work both independently and as part of a supportive team, ensuring programs run smoothly and relational ministry goals are met.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Young Life Staff position, and why are they important?

To thrive as Young Life Staff, you need a passion for mentoring youth, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to facilitate group activities, often grounded in a bachelor's degree or experience in youth ministry. Familiarity with digital communication tools, event management platforms, and basic administrative systems is typically important for organizing outreach and tracking engagement. Excellent communication, empathy, flexibility, and resilience help you connect with students and build authentic relationships. These skills collectively enable you to effectively support, inspire, and guide young people in both individual and group settings.

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Infographic showing various Young Life Staff job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,055 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Young Life College Coordinator- New Orleans Eastbank

Young Life

New Orleans, LA • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

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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:
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YL College Ministry Coordinator
Summary:
Through both formal training and field ministry experience, learn to provide college and university students the opportunity to meet Jesus Christ, grow in their relationship with Him and use their talents to serve Jesus in this world.
Essential Duties:
Spiritual Development - "Following Jesus" includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships.
  • Commit to understanding God's Word and practicing spiritual disciplines including retreat and reflection times.
  • Actively participate in a church community and the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
  • Assist in leading the area and individuals in spiritual development and prayer.
  • Help ensure that all Young Life ministry in the area is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer that takes place out of the overflow of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

    • Leadership Development - "Equipping leaders, committee and staff" includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting.
  • Cast the vision for campus ministry and maintain healthy ministry teams by recruiting, mobilizing and retaining teams of staff and volunteers.
  • Recruiting
  • Assist in recruiting, developing and empowering college-aged students to carry on the work of the ministry in a way that is unique to their campus yet consistent with the mission and values of Young Life.
  • Mobilizing
  • Assist in developing a student leadership team that creates opportunities for college-aged individuals to discover Jesus, build community and live out their faith in service.
  • Retaining
  • Help model excellent contact work, club, small group ministry, camping and service opportunities.
  • When appropriate, help lead regular gatherings to cast vision, train and empower staff, leaders and committee to uniquely lead on their campus utilizing Young Life College's Reach, Build, Launch strategy aligned with the mission and values of Young Life.

    • Resource Development - "Fueling the ministry" includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team.
  • Create a team of people for personal support through prayer and financial contribution.
  • Raise financial support as directed.
  • Develop relationships with key adults in the ministry community (e.g., members of local churches, professors).
  • Complete Personal Stewardship e-learning course and work with trained fundraising coach as required by regional director and college/area director.
  • Help conduct quality events that display Young Life College's impact and warrant investment of resources.
  • Maintain major donor relationships that provide a personal touch to each major donor multiple times annually to update, thank, and "ask" on behalf of Young Life.

    • Direct Ministry - "Proclaiming and discipling" includes contact work, club, Campaigners-i.e. small group ministry, camp.
  • Participate in creatively planning and implementing a regular outreach meeting - Young Life College club.
  • Serve as a mentor for two-three students yearly.
  • On a regular basis, pursue and meet with non-leadership students in their environments for the purpose of relational outreach ministry.
  • Oversee an aspect(s) of the ministry determined by supervisor and based on:
  • Gifts, talents and passions of the individual.
  • Needs of the campus ministry (e.g., Greek ministry, small group ministry, mission and local outreach).
  • Prepare to lead a summer Young Life College mission trip or serve on a Young Life summer camp assignment as determined by director. Serve on summer assignment two of three years per staff assignment policy (Everyone an Assignment Policy).
  • Utilize proven Young Life College methods to carry out a plan for relational evangelism on the campus.
  • Recruit college students to serve as WyldLife, Young Life leaders and on summer staff.

    • Ministry Support - "Taking care of business" includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan.
  • Help set a yearly strategic ministry plan and initiatives to reach every kid and review them on a regular basis.
  • Maintain confidential systems for recording:
  • Use of funds, expenditures and budget.
  • Database of students and donors.
  • Compliance with Young Life policies and procedures.
  • Provide clear, prompt and professional communication to key volunteers, donors, staff and ministry partners.
  • Maintain professional integrity in conduct and appearance, time management and administrative operations as agreed upon with supervisor.
  • Accept special assignments, lead regional events and serve as a learning resource within the region, division and missionwide.
  • Additional duties as determined by supervisor based on gifts, talents and passions of the individual.

    • Training
    Missionwide Training
  • RTD training to be completed prior to this job assignment.
  • Participate in All Staff Conference every four years and available Young Life training conferences.
  • National Young Life College Training.

    • Regional Training
  • Actively engage in any training provided by the regional director.

    • Personal Development and Supervision
  • Meet weekly with supervisor - college director.
  • Schedule half-day of faith-related study time per week.
  • Participate in development opportunities determined by the director and based upon identified strengths, talents, passions and areas for growth.

    • Working Conditions:
  • Will include the extremes of a camp assignment, e.g., heat/cold, dirt, long hours and the physical demands of hiking, horseback riding, boating, etc.
  • Will include cross-cultural experiences and possible third-world conditions.
  • Staff person must be able to handle such conditions.

    • Qualifications Required for the Job:
  • A vital, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Ability and desire to minister to college-aged individuals - one-on-one and in small/large groups.

    • Proven relational and communication skills with both students and adults.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Desire and proven ability to work with a team.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, adapt and be flexible.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer).
  • A four-year college degree prior to start date.
  • Prior work or volunteer experience in college ministry preferred.

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