Plainfield YoungLives Area Coordinator

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:

Plainfield YoungLives is looking for a part-time YoungLives Area Coordinator. Plainfield YoungLives has been in existence for nearly 20 years and has a strong presence in the local community.  Plainfield YoungLives staff would work with other regional staff and be responsible for directly overseeing 1 existing Club with the hope of developing more branches of ministry, including Campaigners, and the possibility of launching an in-school club. 

Responsibilities

• Connect with and build relationships with teen mothers

• Recruit, train, and mentor volunteers

• Plan monthly team meetings, Clubs, and Bible Studies (Campaigners)

• Go to camp with teen moms & their babies in the summer 

• Recruit and lead other committed adults who lend support for the work

• Monthly meetings with YoungLives staff in the region 

• Raise financial support and care for current donors who support the work

• Complete and manage the annual budget in conjunction with the Committee 

• Update ministry information in YL software

• Establish and steward relationships with stakeholders in Plainfield High School and Project Teach Scotch Plains, as well as other agencies and schools that work with teen parents in the area.

• Attend training on a 1-2x monthly basis with the Regional YLVS Coordinator for training, encouragement, and equipping.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred

• Commitment to a growing relationship with Christ

• Active involvement in a local church

• Ability to communicate Young Life’s mission and vision

• Proven relational skills with both adolescents and adults

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Self-motivated

• Willing and able to understand the unique issues teen mothers face

• Goal-oriented

• Proven leadership skills

• Ability to travel as the job requires

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Salary based on education and experience