Youth Ministry Director at Fort Riley, Kansas
About The Position
The Youth Ministry Director leads and oversees Club Beyond, Young Life Military’s ecumenically focused and outreach-oriented program, serving military middle- and high-school students. The role builds a welcoming community where teens can develop friendships, find belonging, build hope, and experience the truth of God’s love and purpose. Ministry is relational and incarnational, with a focus on outreach to teens who are not connected to a church, discipleship for Christian teens, and equipping volunteers to serve. The staff member is expected to live near the community where they will conduct ministry and to embrace the culture and frequent turnover associated with military communities. A three-year commitment is requested, and the role includes raising part of its budget through personal support.
Requirements
- Deep love for Christ and for teens who are not connected to a church.
- 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.
- Energetic, with strong initiative.
- Small event planning skills.
- Must live near the community where ministry is conducted.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of three years of youth ministry experience preferred.
- College degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the overall Club Beyond military youth program.
- 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 develop community outreach to teens who are not connected to a church.
- Provide discipleship to Christian teens.
- Lead and equip volunteers to deliver hands-on Christian youth programs for middle- and high-school students.
- Work effectively amid frequent turnover among teens, families, chaplains, and volunteers.
- Respect and embrace the military culture of the community.
- Raise part of the program budget through personal support.
- Plan small events.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
