Youth Ministry Director at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
About The Position
This role involves leading and overseeing the overall Young Life Military program, known as Club Beyond, which is ecumenically focused and outreach oriented. The position aims to provide a safe space for military teens to develop friendships, build hope, and generate resiliency by creating a community where they experience God's love and purpose. The ministry is incarnational, meaning staff live near the community they serve and walk alongside teens. The program addresses the challenges faced by military teens who move frequently, helping them navigate questions of identity and belonging. Staff are expected to be role models, build relationships within the military installation and chapel community, and develop outreach to "unchurched" teens and discipleship to Christian teens. The role requires working effectively in an environment with high turnover among teens, families, chaplains, and volunteers, and respecting the military culture.
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.
- Committed to a relational ministry approach.
- Energetic.
- Small event planning skills.
- Strong initiative.
- This position would require our Staff to live near the community where they would be doing ministry.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of three years' youth ministry experience preferred.
- College degree preferred.
- Willingness to raise part of the budget through personal support.
Responsibilities
- Actively develop healthy relationships with adults, as well as kids, and build vibrant relationships with the local community, the military installation, and the chapel community.
- Be a role model (incarnational) and assist 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.
- Work well in an environment that sees (due to high military operational tempo) a high degree of turnover among teens, families, chaplains and volunteers.
- Be respectful of and embrace a community that is deeply influenced by a military culture.
- Live out the Club Beyond Core Value Statement: Club Beyond is a Christ-centered community of leaders with an exclusively military focus. Our methods are incarnational, and our perspective is ecumenical. We leverage strategic partnerships for the greatest results. We value professionalism from our staff and excellence in our stewardship.
Benefits
- Full-time salary: Based on experience, responsibility, and fundraising levels.
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
