Youth Ministry Director at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson JBER, AK
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 an incarnational ministry approach, working alongside military teens to create a community where they can experience God's love and purpose. The goal is to provide a safe space for teens to develop friendships, build hope, and generate resiliency amidst the challenges of military life, such as frequent moves and parental deployments. The ministry is deeply influenced by military culture, and staff are expected to embrace and respect this environment. A key aspect of the role is living near the community where the ministry is conducted.
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.
- College degree.
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.
Benefits
- Full-time salary: Based on experience, responsibility, and fundraising levels.
- Full health coverage (including dental, vision and life insurance).
- Expense reimbursement (mileage [office and ministry related]).
- Training and career development is built into the job.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
