Youth Ministry Director at Fort Benning, Georgia
About The Position
The Youth Ministry Director leads and oversees Club Beyond, Young Life Military’s ecumenically focused and outreach-oriented program, serving teenagers from active-duty military families. The ministry provides a safe, Christ-centered community where teens can build friendships, experience God’s love and purpose, and develop hope and resiliency amid frequent moves and transitions. Staff work alongside teens, families, volunteers, chaplains, military leaders, and the local community. Staff are required to live near the community where they minister. Openings include full-time and part-time roles at military installations in the United States and internationally; Fort Benning, Georgia, is one listed location. Club Beyond describes its approach as incarnational, ecumenical, and focused exclusively on the military community. The organization emphasizes strategic partnerships, professionalism, and excellence in stewardship. Staff are expected to raise part of their budget through personal support and make a three-year commitment. The listed full-time base salary range is $45,000 to $60,000, based on education and experience, with a location-dependent cost-of-living adjustment. Annual national funding of $16,667 is also provided. Benefits include full health coverage, including dental, vision, and life insurance; reimbursement of office- and ministry-related mileage; and training and career development built into the job.
Requirements
- Demonstrate a deep love for Christ and for teens who do not know Him.
- Communicate competently with youth, parents, and senior military leaders.
- Have a teachable heart.
- Be willing to make a three-year commitment.
- Be willing to raise part of the budget through personal support.
- Be committed to a relational ministry approach.
- Demonstrate energy and strong initiative.
- Have small-event planning skills.
- Live near the community where ministry is 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 and help develop outreach to unchurched teens and discipleship for Christian teens.
- Lead and equip volunteers to deliver hands-on Christian youth programs for middle and high school students.
- Adapt to high turnover among teens, families, chaplains, and volunteers resulting from military operational tempo.
- Respect and embrace the military culture of the community.
- Lead and oversee the overall Club Beyond program at the assigned location.
Benefits
- Full health coverage, including dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Reimbursement for office- and ministry-related mileage expenses.
- Training and career development built into the job.
- Location-dependent cost-of-living adjustment in addition to salary.
- Annual national funding of $16,667.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
