Youth Ministry Associate Director at Fort Sill, a U.S. Military Installation, Oklahoma
About The Position
The Youth Ministry Associate Director leads and oversees Club Beyond, Young Life Military’s ecumenically focused and outreach-oriented program, at a U.S. military installation. The role builds relationships with military teens, adults, families, the local community, installation personnel, and chapel communities. Through incarnational ministry, the staff member helps create a safe, Christ-centered community where teens can develop friendships, hope, resilience, and a sense of belonging and purpose. The position serves middle and high school students through community outreach to teens who are not church-connected, discipleship for Christian teens, and hands-on youth programs supported by trained volunteers. Staff are expected to respect and embrace military culture and work effectively amid frequent turnover among teens, families, chaplains, and volunteers. The staff member must live near the community where they will conduct ministry and be willing to make a three-year commitment. Part of the budget is raised through personal support. Salary is based on experience, responsibility, and fundraising levels.
Requirements
- Deep love for Christ and for teens who are not yet connected to faith.
- Ability to communicate competently with youth, parents, and senior military leaders.
- Teachable heart.
- Willingness to make a three-year commitment.
- Willingness to raise part of the budget through personal support.
- Commitment to a relational ministry approach.
- Energy and strong initiative.
- Small event-planning skills.
- Must live near the community where ministry will be conducted.
Nice To Haves
- At least three years of youth ministry experience is preferred.
- A college degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop healthy relationships with adults and teens and build relationships with the local community, military installation, and chapel community.
- Serve as an incarnational role model for teens.
- Help develop community outreach to teens who are not church-connected and discipleship for Christian teens.
- Lead and equip volunteers to provide hands-on middle and high school Christian youth programs.
- Work effectively in a setting with frequent turnover among teens, families, chaplains, and volunteers.
- Respect and embrace the military culture of the community.
- Lead and oversee the Club Beyond military youth program.
- Raise part of the program budget through personal support.
Benefits
- Full health coverage, including dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Expense reimbursement for office- and ministry-related mileage.
- Training and career development built into the job.
- Full-time salary based on experience, responsibility, and fundraising levels.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
