Youth Ministry Director at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson JBER, AK

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Jber, AK

5d•Onsite

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 requires staff to live near the community where they will be ministering to military teens. The goal is to provide a safe space where teens can develop friendships, experience laughter, build hope, and generate resiliency by experiencing the truth of God's love and purpose. The ministry is incarnational, meaning staff are actively involved in the lives of the teens they serve.

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.
Willingness to raise part of the budget through personal support.
Committed to a relational ministry approach.
Energetic.
Small event planning skills.
Strong initiative.
Must live near the community where ministry will be conducted.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years' youth ministry experience preferred.
College degree preferred.

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.