Chief Executive Officer, Military Community Youth Ministries (MCYM) and Vice President, Young ...

Essential Prerequisites for all staff members (from Young Life’s Bylaws – Article VII): “Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation, Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.”

Unique ministry of MCYM/Club Beyond

There 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.

This is where the MCYM/Club Beyond CEO 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, the Club Beyond leadership and staff provide a safe space where teens can develop friendships and connections to experience laughter, build hope and generate resiliency.

Club Beyond is currently providing incarnational ministry at many military installations around the world. The MCYM/Club Beyond CEO will have the opportunity to lead and oversee the overall Young Life Military? program, which is ecumenically focused and outreach oriented.

Job Description Summary

This MCYM CEO and VP, YL Military is responsible for: building a healthy culture; providing spiritual leadership, strategic vision and direction for the MCYM/YL Military ministry; modeling healthy supervision and leadership development of staff; and, developing the resources required to sustain and grow this ministry to reach all the teen-aged children of active-duty U.S. Military Families (a.k.a. - “Military Teens”). This position is managed by Young Life leadership, and reports to the MCYM Board of Directors for the Club Beyond® ministry to military teens.

Job Description

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual leadership “Following Jesus” including prayer and spiritual discipline, fellowship, growth and health for the Club Beyond/YL Military ministry.
• Provide strategic planning, vision, long-term goal setting, and overall direction for Club Beyond/YL Military. Report, as required, to the MCYM Board of Directors at semi-annual Board meetings and otherwise periodically throughout the year.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with formal and collaborative partner organizations, to include all branches of the U.S. Military in both th