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Youth Ministry Director at Fort Belvoir, U.S. Military Installation, Virginia

alexandria, VA

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Job description

Overview

There are nearly 300,000 teenagers of active‑duty U.S. military parents who move an average of seven times during their school‑aged years. They face challenging questions of identity and belonging at each new location. This role allows you to be the difference in a military teen’s life by creating a community where they experience the truth of God’s love and purpose for them, providing a safe space for friendships, hope, and resilience.

Responsibilities

Develop healthy relationships with adults and children, and build vibrant relationships with the local community, the military installation, and the chapel community.

Serve as a role‑model and assist with developing community outreach to "unchurched" teens, discipleship to Christian teens, and leading and equipping volunteers for hands‑on middle and high school Christian youth programs.

Work well in an environment with high turnover among teens, families, chaplains, and volunteers due to military operational tempo.

Respect and embrace a community deeply influenced by military culture.

Live out the Club Beyond Core Value Statement.

Qualifications

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.

Position would require the staff to live near the community where they would be doing ministry.

Benefits

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 built into the job.

Location

Fort Rucker, Alabama

Travis AFB, California

Fort Carson, Colorado

Fort Walton Beach Installation, Florida

Jacksonville Installation, Florida

Honolulu, Hawaii

Fort Riley, Kansas

Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania

Fort Bliss, Texas

Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Joint Base Langley‑Eustis (JBLE), Virginia

Quantico Installation, Virginia

Joint Base Lewis‑McChord (JBLM), Washington

Various Locations in Germany

Guam U.S. Military Installations

Camp Zama, Japan

Yokosuka, Japan

Contact

Robert Raedeke:

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Worksite address

alexandria, VA, 22350, US

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