Youth Ministry Director

Young Life

. Actively develop healthy relationships with adults and kids .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeGrafenwoehr • GermanyLead💰 $45,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong relational ministry capabilities, effectively engaging with youth, families, and military leaders while leading community outreach and youth programs. Committed to building vibrant relationships and providing discipleship within a military-influenced community.

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Youth Ministry ExperienceCommunity OutreachRelational Ministry ApproachEvent Planning SkillsEffective Communication

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Soft Skills

Teachable HeartStrong InitiativeEnergetic

Industry Keywords

Military CultureChristian Youth ProgramsDiscipleshipVolunteer LeadershipCommunity Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Actively develop healthy relationships with adults and kids
Build vibrant relationships with the local community, the military installation, and the chapel community
Serve as a role model and assist with community outreach to "unchurched" teens
Provide discipleship to Christian teens
Lead and equip volunteers to conduct middle and high school Christian youth programs
Work effectively amid high turnover among teens, families, chaplains, and volunteers
Respect and embrace a community deeply influenced by military culture
Lead and oversee the overall Young Life Military program, known as Club Beyond

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Staff must live near the community where they would be doing ministry

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Cost of Living Adjustment, dependent on location
Annual National Funding provided is $16,667