Youth Ministry Director at Joint Base Lewis-McChord JBLM, Tacoma, Washington

Young Life • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

The Youth Ministry Director leads and oversees Club Beyond, Young Life’s ecumenically focused, outreach-oriented ministry for military teens. Staff build relationships with teens, parents, volunteers, local communities, military installations, and chapel communities, creating a safe and supportive space where teens can develop friendships, hope, resiliency, and a sense of belonging grounded in God’s love and purpose. The ministry includes outreach to teens who are not connected to a church, discipleship for Christian teens, and hands-on middle and high school youth programs. Staff are expected to embrace military culture and adapt to frequent turnover among teens, families, chaplains, and volunteers. The position requires living near the community where the ministry is conducted. A three-year commitment is requested, and staff are expected to raise part of the budget through personal support. Openings include Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington and other U.S. and international military locations.

Requirements

• Deep love for Christ and for teens who are not connected to a church.
• Competent communication skills with youths, 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.
• Energetic.
• Small event planning skills.
• Strong initiative.
• Must live near the community where the ministry is conducted.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three years of youth ministry experience preferred.
• College degree 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 community outreach to teens who are not connected to a church.
• Provide discipleship to Christian teens.
• Lead and equip volunteers to conduct hands-on middle and high school Christian youth programs.
• Work effectively amid frequent turnover among teens, families, chaplains, and volunteers.
• Respect and embrace the military culture of the community.
• Live out the Club Beyond Core Value Statement through Christ-centered, military-focused, incarnational, ecumenical ministry and strategic partnerships.
• Raise part of the 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.
• Cost of Living Adjustment dependent on location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed