Role OverviewThe Youth Ministry Director will lead and oversee the overall Young Life Military program, known as Club Beyond, which is ecumenically focused and outreach oriented. The role requires building relationships with adults and kids, and the local community, military installation, and chapel community. The director will work in an environment with high turnover among teens, families, chaplains, and volunteers.
What You Will Do
The responsibilities include actively developing healthy relationships, being a role model, and assisting with developing community outreach to 'unchurched' teens, discipleship to Christian teens, and leading and equipping volunteers to do 'hands-on' middle and high school Christian youth programs.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a deep love for Christ and for lost teens, be a competent communicator, and have a teachable heart. They will be willing to make a three-year commitment, have a minimum of three years' youth ministry experience, and be committed to a relational ministry approach.
Requirements
- A deep love for Christ and for lost teens
- Competent communicator with youths, parents, and senior military leaders
- Teachable heart
- Willingness to make a three-year commitment
- Minimum of three years' youth ministry experience
- College degree preferred
- Willingness to raise part of the budget through personal support
- Committed to a relational ministry approach
- Energetic
- Small event planning skills
- Strong initiative
Benefits
- Full-time salary: Based on experience, responsibility, and fundraising levels
- Benefits: Full health coverage (including dental, vision, and life insurance)
- Expense reimbursement (mileage [office and ministry related])
- Training and career development is built into the job
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