Discipleship Leadership Year Intern

Job Description 

Job title: Discipleship Leadership Year (DLY) 

Reports to: Head of Youth and Student Events 

Location: London and travel 

Normal working hours*: 5 days per week (9:30am to 5:30pm)* 

Term of employment: One year (starting in September) 

Salary: £21,500 p.a. 

*The nature of the role means you will need to be flexible as you will be required to work certain weekends and to stay away from home when leading residential events. Time off in lieu is used as a way of adjusting for these ‘extra hours’ and maintaining a five-day working week over the course of the employment. 

In a nutshell 

The DLY is about growing disciples of Jesus and equipping future leaders, who will transform the world. We believe in ‘discipleship through doing’ and that the best way to develop leaders is to empower and support people to take on new situations and responsibilities. The main way you will develop and grow is by serving as a member of our Youth Team. This experiential learning combined with high quality training will set you up to lead well, whatever and wherever your future lies. As you serve, you will learn to lead. 

Who is it for? 

Those who want to grow as a disciple of Jesus and lead others to do the same. The DLY position is aimed at university graduates (or equivalent work experience). It will equip you with transferable skills whatever your future path. We know the demands of the role suit those who have a little more life experience after school but will consider all applicants aged 18 and above. We value availability, character, passion and commitment over qualifications and prior experience. If you love Jesus and are up for a year of service and adventure, we’d love to hear from you. 

Role 

You will be a member of the Stewards’ Trust Youth Team. There is lots of variety but the core responsibilities relate to mentoring, planning and leading youth events, and schools’ work.

Training and appraisals 

In addition to our own training, we are excited to partner with OneLife and the HTB Academy. The year starts with the OneLife School of Leadership at the end of August. You will be inspired and equipped in leadership skills so you can start well. Throughout the year you will attend the HTB Academy every Wednesday of the year helping you achieve the following: 

• Good Biblical Knowledge
• Apologetics Training 
• Pastoral Care and Support Training
• Leadership skills 
• Prayer ministry 
• Safeguarding 

You will have monthly one-to-one meetings with your manager. These meetings will allow for open discussion of progress, challenges and problems and for both to agree their expectations of each other. 

Role context 

The core purpose of ST is Christian discipleship, mentoring and leadership development. This is brought to life via a range of Christian Teaching Events (‘events’) for all ages. In addition to our events, the role involves mentoring young people and working in schools topromote the Christian faith. 

Events 

Our events provide amazing opportunities for discipleship and to build relationships that lead to one-on-one mentoring. Events vary in length from a day to a week but all have biblical teaching, worship and prayer at the core. They also include a range of activities. 

• Work with the ST team and our volunteers, who lead our events. 
• Contribute to leading and planning ST youth events. 
• Lead and/or help to run groups for young people at ST family summer events. 
• Join mission weeks in schools. 
• Contribute to our annual training event for the volunteer helpers and leaders engaged with ST youth work. 

Mentoring

• Build relationships of trust with young people within ST. 
• Meet regularly to offer support, encouragement and guidance to young people in their faith. 
• Pray for those you are mentoring on a regular basis. 

Schools work 

• Prepare and give Bible talks in school assemblies, chapel services, CUs etc. 
• Lead evangelistic mission weeks. 
• Contribute to running courses in schools like Youth Alpha or confirmation classes.

Requirements & personal qualities 

• There is a genuine occupational requirement that the candidate is a committed Christian. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Proven organisational and administration skills. 
• A positive personality and an ability to take initiative. 

Working environment 

You will be part of an encouraging and supportive team. We encourage a hard-working and motivated environment where we aim for excellence in everything we do. ST is an exciting place to work with plenty of variety. It works well for self-starters, people with initiative and a ‘can-do’ attitude. The broader community of the ST is welcoming, friendly, and seen by many as ‘family’. 

Salary 

The proposed salary of £21,500 p.a. reflects the significant investment we are making in terms of your training and development. 

Application

To request an application form or ask any questions, please contact: tori@stewardstrust.org.uk (Head of Youth and Students)

• Please note that the role is subject to a DBS check and that The Stewards’ Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and adults with care and support needs and ensuring their well-being. We want to be excellent at looking after individuals, acknowledging the image of God in each one and providing the highest level of care