National Initiatives Coordinator
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeRemote
location_onPonderosa Loop Trail, Park County, Colorado, United States
About Young Life
Young Life is a Christian organization dedicated to evangelism and discipleship. Our mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. We invite you to join us in this life-changing work, building relationships and creating spaces where young people feel seen, known, and loved.
As a Christian corporation, Young Life employs individuals who profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. All staff and volunteers are expected to minister as servants of God, proclaiming the gospel and adhering to the Young Life Statement of Faith. This includes being ready to fulfill ministry functions, refraining from conduct that detracts from biblical standards, and abiding by all organizational policies.
Note for Current Staff: If you are currently on Young Life staff, please do not apply through this external jobs board. To apply for internal opportunities, log in to Workday and use the Jobs Hub. Applying externally may delay your application and require you to resubmit internally.
About the Role
The WyldLife National Initiatives Coordinator is a pivotal role within the growing WyldLife leadership team. WyldLife is Young Life's ministry specifically for middle school kids, focused on introducing them to Jesus and helping them grow in their faith. You will join a small, highly motivated team that partners with divisions, regions, and areas to equip staff and volunteers for age-specific excellence, raise awareness, and expand the ministry.
This position is one of influence, requiring a high-capacity self-starter with proven relational and communication skills. You will cast vision to others and work collaboratively to train leaders (both online and in-person), create resources, and help staff build and implement strategies around WyldLife. The ideal candidate is passionate about reaching middle school kids with the Gospel and possesses a demonstrated understanding of the uniqueness of ministry with this age group, supported by significant experience working directly with middle schoolers and their parents.
In this role, you will serve as a member of the WyldLife executive team, partnering with Senior Vice Presidents and regional directors to lead the ministry across the mission. You will help plan the national WyldLife Summit, develop strategic plans for new ministries, and ensure that camp experiences meet the needs of middle schoolers. Additionally, you will be expected to serve in a local WyldLife ministry, represent the organization on national task forces, and be available for summer assignments during WyldLife sessions.
Hiring Process
To apply, please submit your application through this external jobs board. If you are a current Young Life staff member, you must apply internally via Workday to avoid delays.
Equal Opportunity and Culture
Young Life is committed to its Christian mission and employs individuals who share its core beliefs. We seek candidates who are committed to a growing relationship with Christ and who can model the biblical standards taught by the organization. We value diversity in our teams and look for individuals who can work effectively with diverse groups of people while maintaining the integrity of our faith-based mission.
Work location
Work model: Remote
Ponderosa Loop Trail, Park County, Colorado, United States
Colorado
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleTrain staff and volunteers on WyldLife ministry through online and in-person sessions
- check_circleCreate and maintain resources for WyldLife staff and leaders
- check_circlePartner with regional directors to develop strategic plans for new WyldLife ministries
- check_circleRaise personal support and cast vision for mission-wide ministry to potential donors
- check_circleCollaborate with the executive team to provide content for WyldLife social media channels
- check_circleServe in a local WyldLife ministry and represent the organization on national task forces
- check_circlePartner with camp staff to ensure WyldLife camp experiences meet the needs of middle school kids
- check_circleUpdate and maintain WyldLife camping resources for assigned teams
- check_circleWork with the Vice President of WyldLife to create and review mission-wide strategic plans
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's Degree preferred
- verifiedCommitment to a growing relationship with Christ
- verifiedProfess a belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord
- verifiedSubscribe to Young Life Statement of Faith
- verifiedExperience ministering with early adolescents
- verifiedExperience in developing and managing a budget
- verifiedAbility to raise personal support (70% of budget)
Nice to Have
Bachelor's Degree. Broad understanding of Young Life, preferably with volunteer or staff ministry experience.
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Skills, education and keywords
Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred.
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Day-to-day, the National Initiatives Coordinator at Young Life will train staff and volunteers on wyldlife ministry through online and in-person sessions; create and maintain resources for wyldlife staff and leaders; partner with regional directors to develop strategic plans for new wyldlife ministries; and raise personal support and cast vision for mission-wide ministry to potential donors.
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Young Life is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's Degree preferred; Commitment to a growing relationship with Christ; Profess a belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord; Subscribe to Young Life Statement of Faith; Experience ministering with early adolescents; and Experience in developing and managing a budget.
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National Initiatives Coordinator at Young Life is based in Ponderosa Loop Trail, Park County, Colorado, United States. This is a remote role.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree preferred.
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