YoungLives Coordinator- New Orleans

Young Life is a well-established Christian ministry organization dedicated to evangelism and discipleship, specifically focused on reaching out to adolescents and their families across various communities. By integrating faith-based teachings with active community involvement, Young Life strives to create an environment where young people can grow spiritually, develop meaningful relationships, and engage in healthy social activities. The organization emphasizes the Christian belief system, requiring all employees and volunteers to profess a belief in Jesus Christ and to actively participate in ministry roles that promote the gospel.\n\nServing as a YoungLives Coordinator for Young Life involves a multifaceted role that blends spiritual development, leadership cultivation, community engagement, resource management, and direct ministry activities. This position is critical to sustaining the unique YoungLives ministries, which support pregnant and parenting teen moms through outreach, mentorship, and community-building events. The coordinator operates under the guidance of mission leadership and must model a servant's heart, using a prayer-focused approach while managing staff and volunteer teams, cultivating donor relationships, and upholding ministry standards. The role also demands participation in ongoing training programs and adherence to church-related commitments, including regular personal growth efforts and involvement in church community life. This employment is full-time and expects the individual to be prepared for responsibilities across multiple ministry phases such as contact work, club organization, campaigns, and camping experiences. The coordinator's duties also include administrative tasks like data management, financial stewardship, and communication strategies to ensure effective ministry execution.\n\nGiven its mission-driven purpose, Young Life hires only those individuals who have internalized the organization's Statement of Faith and pledge to abide by its guidelines both in professional and personal contexts. Serving as a YoungLives Coordinator is not just a job; it is a calling to actively embody Christian principles and support vulnerable teen mothers in the community through compassionate ministry and structured leadership. This role requires a commitment to spiritual maturity, relational skills, and an aptitude for strategic planning and team leadership to foster a thriving, impactful ministry environment. Those who join Young Life in this capacity can expect to engage deeply with both the spiritual and practical elements of ministry to help transform lives while also advancing their own growth in faith and leadership.

• Completion of at least two years as a Staff Associate
• Completion of phase one core training as a Staff Associate
• Attendance at YoungLives and regional trainings as directed
• Participation in missionwide staff conference every four years
• Pursuit of continuing educational opportunities
• College degree preferred
• Completion of training as determined by supervisor