Ph3Youth Ministry Director at Aviano, U.S. Military Installation, Italy /h3 pThere are nearly 300,000 teenagers of active-duty U.S. 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. /p pThis is where you can be the difference in a military teen’s life! By being in their world, walking alongside them, and creating a community where they experience the truth of God’s 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. /p pWe 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. /p bResponsibilities /b ul liActively develop healthy relationships with adults, as well as kids, and build vibrant relationships with the local community, the military installation, and the chapel community. /li liBe 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. /li liWork well in an environment that sees a high degree of turnover among teens, families, chaplains and volunteers due to high military operational tempo. /li liBe respectful of and embrace a community that is deeply influenced by a military culture. /li liLive out the Club Beyond Core Value Statement: Christ‑centered, incarnational, ecumenical, strategic partnership, professional, stewardship excellence. /li /ul bQualifications /b ul liA deep love for Christ and for lost teens. /li liCompetent communicator with youths, parents, and senior military leaders. /li liTeachable heart. /li liWillingness to make a three‑year commitment. /li liMinimum of three years' youth ministry experience preferred. /li liCollege degree preferred. /li liWillingness to raise part of the budget through personal support. /li liCommitted to a relational ministry approach. /li liEnergetic. /li liSmall event planning skills. /li liStrong initiative. /li liNote: this position would require our Staff to live near the community where they would be doing ministry. /li /ul bBenefits /b ul liFull‑time salary: Based on experience, responsibility, and fundraising levels. /li liFull health coverage (including dental, vision and life insurance). /li liExpense reimbursement (mileage (office and ministry related)). /li liTraining and career development is built into the job. /li /ul bLocation /b pClub Beyond works on military installations all over the world. We currently have openings at: /p h3In The USA /h3 ul liFort Wainwright, Alaska /li liSan Diego Installations, California /li liTravis Air Force Base, California /li liJoint Base Anacostia‑Bolling (JBAB), Washington, D.C. /li liEglin Air Force Base, Florida /li liFort Benning, Georgia /li liFort Jackson, South Carolina /li liJoint Base Elmendorf‑Richardson (JBER), Alaska /li liHonolulu installations, Hawaii /li liFort Riley, Kansas /li liFort Bliss, Texas /li liFort Belvoir, Virginia /li liNorfolk Installations, Virginia /li liJoint Base Lewis‑McChord (JBLM), Washington /li /ul h3Overseas /h3 ul liVarious Locations in Germany /li liNaval Base Guam /li liCamp Zama, Japan /li liAviano, Italy /li liVicenza, Italy /li liYokosuka, Japan /li /ul pContact us through: /p pRobert Raedeke: /p pWant to know more about our mission and culture? Please check out clubbeyond.org to learn how Club Beyond has been changing the lives of military teens for over 40 years! /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr