Youth Ministry Director at Travis Air Force Base, California

Young Life
Fairfield, CA
Category Social Services
Job Description
Role Overview

As a Youth Ministry Director, you will be part of a team that provides a safe space for military teens to develop friendships and connections, experience laughter, build hope, and generate resiliency. You will lead and oversee the overall Young Life Military program, known as Club Beyond, which is ecumenically focused and outreach oriented.

What You Will Do

Your responsibilities will include developing healthy relationships with adults and kids, building vibrant relationships with the local community, the military installation, and the chapel community, and leading and equipping volunteers to do 'hands-on' middle and high school Christian youth programs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will need to live out the Club Beyond Core Value Statement, which includes being a role model, developing community outreach, and working well in an environment with a high degree of turnover among teens, families, chaplains, and volunteers.

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 preferred
  • 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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