Youth Ministry Director at Fort Riley, Manhattan, Kansas
About The Position
The Youth Ministry Director leads and oversees the Young Life Military program, known as Club Beyond, at a military installation. Club Beyond is ecumenically focused and outreach oriented, providing a Christ-centered community for military teens. Staff build relationships with teens and adults, walk alongside young people as they navigate frequent moves, and create a safe space for friendships, hope, resilience, and growth in faith. Staff are required to live near the community where they serve. Openings are available at military installations in the United States and internationally, with headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Requirements
- Deep love for Christ and for lost teens.
- Ability to communicate competently 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.
- Energy and strong initiative.
- Small event planning skills.
- Must live near the community where ministry is performed.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of three years of youth ministry experience preferred.
- College degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop healthy relationships with adults and young people, and build relationships with the local community, military installation, and chapel community.
- Serve as an incarnational role model and develop community outreach to unchurched teens, discipleship for Christian teens, and hands-on middle and high school Christian youth programs.
- Lead and equip volunteers to serve in youth programs.
- Work effectively in a community with a high degree of turnover among teens, families, chaplains, and volunteers.
- Respect and embrace the military culture of the community.
- Live out Club Beyond’s core values: Christ-centered leadership, military focus, incarnational methods, an ecumenical perspective, strategic partnerships, professionalism, and excellent stewardship.
- 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.
- Cost of Living Adjustment dependent on location.
- Annual national funding of $16,667.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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