Youth Ministry Director at Fort Stewart, Hinesville, Georgia
About The Position
The Youth Ministry Director leads and oversees the overall Young Life Military program, known as Club Beyond, at a military installation. The program is ecumenically focused and outreach oriented, providing incarnational ministry to military teens. Staff walk alongside teens and create a safe, Christ-centered community where young people can build friendships, experience belonging, develop hope and resiliency, and explore God’s love and purpose for them. The role involves developing relationships with teens and adults and building connections with the local community, military installation, and chapel community. The director supports outreach to unchurched teens, discipleship for Christian teens, and hands-on middle and high school Christian youth programs by leading and equipping volunteers. The position requires respect for military culture and adaptability to frequent turnover among teens, families, chaplains, and volunteers. Staff are required to live near the community where they serve. The role calls for a three-year commitment and willingness to raise part of the budget through personal support. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available; the listed salary range is for full-time positions.
Requirements
- 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.
- Commitment to a relational ministry approach.
- Energetic.
- Small event planning skills.
- Strong initiative.
- Must live near the community where ministry is performed.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of three years’ 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 unchurched teens.
- Support discipleship for Christian teens.
- Lead and equip volunteers to provide hands-on middle and high school Christian youth programs.
- Work effectively amid high turnover among teens, families, chaplains, and volunteers.
- Respect and embrace the community’s military culture.
- Live out the Club Beyond Core Value Statement through Christ-centered, military-focused, incarnational, ecumenical ministry and strategic partnerships, with professionalism and excellent stewardship.
Benefits
- Full health coverage, including dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Expense reimbursement for mileage related to office and ministry activities.
- Training and career development built into the job.
- Cost of Living Adjustment may be available depending on location.
- Annual National Funding provided: $16,667.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
