Contact Information:

Telephone: (719)381-1825
FAX: (719) 381-1869

Mailing Address:
PO Box 4478
Englewood CO, 80155-4478

E-mail:
info@yfcmym.org

Webmaster: webmaster@yfcmym.org

Can you imagine yourself leading a group of teens on a service project to the Czech Republic? Could you comfort a middle school student whose father has been deployed to Iraq for 6 months. Can you picture yourself praying with a student on a beach in Italy. Could you share with a teen who has moved 4 times in the past 5 years that Jesus is a steady rock she can depend on?

If you feel inspired by these scenarios, we invite you to explore staff opportunities with YFC as we partner with Military Community Youth Ministries.

YFC works with MCYM to provide youth-workers to minister to American teens whose parents serve in the U.S. military. MCYM is a unique ministry that reaches teens who might not otherwise hear the Gospel. Our ministry is relationally-oriented and outreach-focused, with an ecumenical sensitivity to the many faith groups represented on our military bases. Being part of MCYM is an amazing opportunity to live in another culture or work stateside and DO WHAT YOU LOVE -YOUTH MINISTRY!

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1. Check the qualifications below.
2. Contact: facilitate@yfc.net or Beth Landrum at (719) 381-1825
3. Attend both YFC Candidate Orientation in Denver and MCYM Discernment weekend in Colorado Springs. (Candidate Orientation and Discernment Weekend can be done together or separately.)
4. 4. Go to joining YFC to learn more about the overall process of becoming a YFC staff member.

•  Dates for upcoming Candidate Orientations:
  • May 2 - 8, 2010: Denver and Colorado Springs
  • September 13 - 18, 2010: Denver and Colorado Springs
  
  
•  Upcoming Dates for MCYM Discernment Weekend
  • April 30 - May 2, 2010: Colorado Springs
  • September 10 - 12, 2010: Colorado Springs

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• United States
  
  
  • Community Director - Dugway Proving Ground (Pending)
  • Community Director - Beale AFB
  • Community Director - Ft. Stewart Ga. (Summer 09)
  • Community Director - Dover AFB, DE
  • Community Director - Ft. Monroe, VA. (Jan 09)
  • Community Director - Ft. Belvoir, VA (Summer 09)
  • Community Director - Little Creek Naval Station, VA
  • Associate Director - Ft. Campbell KY (Summer 09)
  
  
• Pacific
  
  
  • Community Director - Anderson AFB, Guam
  • Community Director - Camp Humphreys, Korea
  • Community Director - Yongsan, Korea
  • Community Director - Yakota, Japan (Pending)
  • Community Director - Camp Zama, Japan (Fall 08)
  • Community Director - Osan AFB, Korea
  
  
• Europe
  
  
  • Community Director - Aviano, Italy
  • Community Director - Naples, Italy
  • Community Director - Vicenza, Italy
  • Community Director - Heidelberg, Germany
  • Associate Staff - Aviano, Italy
  • Associate Staff - Naples, Italy
  • Associate Staff - Vicenza, Italy
  • Various locations in Germany
  • Summer/Semester Intern Openings:
    • Catholic Position in Germany ASAP

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Community Director
Community Directors lead middle and high school youth programs on military bases worldwide. This is a hands on role and also includes recruiting and training volunteers. Job requirements: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and two years of hands-on experience in youth ministry. Both a competitive salary and benefits package are offered, and a three-year commitment and some fund-raising are required. Military background and experience in leading volunteers preferable, but not required.

Associate Director
Associate Directors work alongside a Community Director, providing youth ministry on military bases in Europe. You will receive training while you minister through camps, clubs, Bible studies, service projects and unstructured "hanging out" time. Job requirements: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and youth ministry experience. A two-year commitment and some fundraising are also required.

Full Time Intern
Be part of our intensive two year intern program while working under the guidance of a Community Director. Interns take part in all aspects of ministry, while completing two year curriculum. You will receive training while you minister through camps, clubs, Bible studies, service projects and unstructured "hanging out" time. Job requirements: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and a desire to learn more about youth ministry. A two-year commitment and some fundraising are also required.

Short Term Interns and Service Volunteers
If you are a college student wanting to experience first-hand the challenges and rewards of youth ministry, this is the position for you. You will serve under a Community Director and receive direction and training while you minister through camps, clubs, Bible studies, service projects and unstructured "hanging out" time. As an intern, you are an important role model for teens, setting a personal example of living for Jesus Christ. A desire to love and serve youth is an absolute prerequisite for this position, as this is an intense ministry, not a vacation. Semester credit can be coordinated prior to embarking into the field. Summer and semester interns raise all of their own support.

If you are interested in short term volunteer opportunity, but do not fit into the intern category, consider becoming a Service Volunteer. You may be able to commit to a semester or you may want to work at the Spring Service Project. We would like to help you serve the military youth ministry in unconventional ways.

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• Community Directors:
  
  
  
  1. Bachelor's Degree
  2. Minimum two years experience working with youth
  3. Willing to relocate
  4. Self-starter
  5. Experience working with volunteers and adults
  6. Military background (preferable, but not required)
  
  
• Associate Staff:
  
  
  
  1. Bachelor's Degree
  2. Two years' experience working with youth
  3. Willing to relocate
  4. Self-starter
  
  
• Summer Interns (Primarily Europe):
  
  
  1. Some College (at least one year)
  2. Desire to learn about youth ministry

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How do I get started?
Contact us by email at yfcmilitary@yfc.net, or call Beth Landrum at 719 381-1825, or click the appropriate button below to be directed to our YFC website where you will be able to fill in or download the application. The preferred method is online, but you may also elect to download and mail in the application. You may also download the ministry references form and distribute them to be returned per the instructions by your references. This will be followed by a one hour phone interview. Interested parties are then invited to a week long Candidate Orientation l in Colorado for a face to face interview and to learn more about the ministry.

How long does it take to get placed?
Depending on your personal timeline, it can be as short as 3 months, or as long as 2 years.

How much ministry funding will I need to raise?
About 1/2 to 2/3's of your ministry support will come from family, friends, interested adults, businesses and churches within your network of influence..

Is MCYM non-denominational?
As an organization, MCYM does not hold any denominational affiliations. MCYM staff come from a variety of backgrounds and is committed to serving the needs of military youth in a spirit of cooperation with respect for all major faith groups on military installations. All MCYM staff agree to the same statement of faith as a foundation for ministry.

What about Health Insurance?
When you serve with MCYM, you become part of the Youth for Christ family as a YFC employee. You will then be covered under our health, life, and dental insurance.

What about my family?
Both married and single staff serve with MCYM. Married staff with children move their families with them to the installation on which they will serve. Some live on base, but most live in the surrounding community.

Is this a paid position?
Yes. YFC offers competitive salaries, commensurate with experience.

How long a commitment do I have to make?
For Community Directors and associate staff, a three-year commitment is required.

Will I be trained before I go?
Yes, you will receive training at YFC's Summer Institute as well as the FYC Deployment training at our candidate orientation. Additionally you will receive training specifically for ministry to military students by MCYM. If you serve in Europe, you will also take part in an extended training program.

Do I need to speak another language?
Although always beneficial when serving overseas, you will be ministering to American (English-speaking) students on US Military Establishments, so English is the primary language.

For more information, please contact us.

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