Youth Ministry Director at Hohenfels, U.S. Military Installation, DE

Job Description

We serve nearly 300,000 teenagers of active‑duties U.S. military parents who are stationed all over the world. These teens move an average of seven times during their school‑aged years, making the questions of identity and belonging even more challenging to answer amid constantly starting over and meeting new friends at each location. By being in their world, walking alongside them, and creating a community where they experience the truth of God’s love and purpose, our staff provide a safe space where teens can develop friendships, build hope, and generate resilience.

We are currently providing incarnational ministry at many military installations around the world. You will have the opportunity to lead and oversee the overall Young Life Military program, known as Club Beyond, which is ecumenically focused and outreach oriented.

• Actively develop healthy relationships with adults, children, 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 run hands‑on middle and high school Christian youth programs.
• Work well in an environment with a high degree of turnover among teens, families, chaplains and volunteers due to the high military operational tempo.
• Be respectful of and embrace a community that is deeply influenced by military culture.
• Live out the Club Beyond Core Value Statement: a Christ‑centered, exclusively military community of leaders with an incarnational, ecumenical perspective, leveraging strategic partnerships for the greatest results and valuing professionalism and stewardship.

• 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.
• Minimum of three years’ youth ministry experience preferred.
• College degree preferred.
• Willingness to raise part of the budget through personal support.
• Committed to a relational ministry approach.
• Energetic.
• Small event planning skills.
• Strong initiative.
• Ability to live near the community where ministry will be carried out.

• Full‑time salary based on experience, responsibility, and fundraising levels.
• Full health coverage (including dental, vision, and life insurance).
• Expense reimbursement (mileage for office and ministry related travel).
• Training and career development are built into the job.

Club Beyond works on military installations all over the world. Current openings are at:

• Fort Rucker, Alabama
• Joint Base Elmendorf‑Richardson (JBER), Alaska
• Travis Air Force Base, California
• Joint Base Anacostia‑Bolling (JBAB), Washington, D.C.
• Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
• Fort Benning, Georgia
• Fort Stewart, Georgia
• Fort Riley, Kansas
• Fort Sill, Oklahoma
• Fort Jackson, South Carolina
• Fort Bliss, Texas
• Fort Belvoir, Virginia
• Norfolk Installations, Virginia
• Joint Base Lewis‑McChord (JBLM), Washington

• Various Locations in Germany
• Naval Base Guam
• Camp Zama, Japan
• Aviano Air Base, Italy
• Vicenza, Italy
• Yokosuka, Japan

Robert Raedeke:
Recruiting Team

Please visit club beyond.org to learn how Club Beyond has been changing the lives of military teens for over 40 years.