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FOCUS
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Position Description PART -TIME
AREA STAFF- FOCUS NEW YORK CITY
FOCUS, the Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools, is an interdenominational youth ministry established in ten areas along the East Coast. For more than six decades, FOCUS has invited independent school students in grades 6-12 to explore a life of faith that is real, adventurous,intellectually sound, and practical to daily life. During the school year, FOCUS pursues this goal through area-based activities and discipleship, both one-on-one and in small groups . From May through August, we offer a variety of Summer Programs, most of which take place at our Martha's Vineyard Study Center. PositionDescription:
The NYC Area Field Staf will participate in all aspects of the local area ministry, including program delivery and management of the relationships between students, parents, volunteers, school faculty, donors, and the local community we serve. Working under the leadership of the Area Director, the Area Field Staf will: 1. Model authentic faith in Jesus Christ through the joys and challenges of life. 2. Participate in regional ministry, including:- Leading weekly fellowship meetings, usually including an evangelistic Bible study, either on campus at independent schools or of campus
- Answering tough questions truthfully and in a way that is sensitive to independent school culture
- Building friendships with students, in both high school and middle school, and expanding the ministry and number of students being served
- Doing "contact work" with students at games, plays, and school events
- Building relational networks of parents and faculty to further the FOCUS mission
- Recruiting students and volunteers to attend national programs
- Praying regularly for students and ministry
- Participatingin the leadership of local, regional, and national FOCUS programs
- Participatingin administrative tasks and fundraising. Position requirements: The ideal candidate will have:
- A strong commitment to the Christian Gospel, and will be required to sign and abide by the FOCUS Statement of Faith
- Undergraduatedegree and previous employment or volunteer experience with a Church or ministry, such as FOCUS, strongly preferred
- Familiarity with independent schools and independent school culture is strongly preferred
- Availability to work part-time (5-10 hours/week), including early morning and/or evening hours, and serve on National Programs for one week.
Compensation:
FOCUS provides a package that includes:- Hourly rate: $24/hour
- Eligibility to participate in voluntary contributions to the FOCUS-sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan.