Youth Ministry Director at Travis Air Force Base, California

Please note this position would require our Staff to live near the community where they would be doing ministry

There are nearly 300000 teenagers of active duty US military parents who are stationed all over the world These teens move an average of seven times during their school aged years The questions of identity and belonging that all teens face grow even more challenging to answer amid starting over and meeting new friends at each location This is where you can be the difference in a military teens life By being in their world walking alongside them and creating a community where they experience the truth of Gods love and purpose for them our staff provide a safe space where teens can develop friendships and connections to experience laughter build hope and generate resiliency 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 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

In this ministry you will need to 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

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

Note this position would require our Staff to live near the community where they would be doing ministry

• 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

The Base Salary range 45000 to 60000 Salary is based on education and experience In addition to salary a Cost of Living Adjustment dependent on location is available The Annual National Funding provided is 16667

Club Beyond works on military installations all over the world We currently have openings at In the USA Fort Rucker Alabama Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson JBER Alaska Fort Irwin California Camp Pendleton California Travis Air Force Base California Joint Base Anacostia Bolling JBAB Washington DCEglin Air Force Base Florida Fort Benning Georgia Fort Stewart Georgia Fort Riley Kansas Fort Bragg North Carolina Fort Sill Oklahoma Fort Jackson South Carolina Fort Belvoir Virginia Joint Base Lewis McChord JBLM Washington Overseas Geilenkirchen Germany and various other locations in Germany Naval Base Guam Aviano Air Base Italy Vicenza Italy Camp Zama Japan Yokosuka Japan