Ramstein AB, Germany Protestant Youth Director (PYD)
The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry
International and be responsible for the following:
1. Title. Protestant Youth Director for the Ramstein Air Base Chaplain Corps (86 AW/HC) here
in called “PYD.”
2. Scope of Responsibilities. Responsible for Protestant youth administrative functions at
Ramstein AB, Germany, working closely with the Chaplain to ensure budgets, program
schedules, publicity, and other required items are developed and implemented.
The PYD is the Protestant Youth of the Chapel (PYOC) ministry leader providing Protestant
youth services on Ramstein AB and providing outreach to the Kaiserslautern Military
Community (KMC). The PYD, in coordination with chapel staff, will provide PYOC Christian
leaders for middle and senior high school (MS & HS) weekly youth ministry programs. The PYD
coordinates all responsibilities with the Chaplain or their designee. The PYOC outreach is to all
diverse, multi-cultural Protestant youth in the KMC regardless of race, denomination or creed.
The PYOC is a combination of the AF Chaplains Corp, PYD, and Protestant youth volunteer
leaders working together for Protestant youth spiritual edification and quality-of-life.
3. Work Hours. This ministry position assumes a 20-hour work week. Office hours must be
regular, publicized, and held between 7:30 and 16:30. Certain months that include retreats or
service projects may require more hours.
4. Qualifications and Experience Requirements.
4.1. Possess a minimum of 2 years of Protestant youth leadership experience, possess a
desire to work with the Protestant youth ministry, and preferably have higher academic in youth
ministry and education.
4.2. Possess a minimum of 2 years experience and be functional in Microsoft Office Programs:
Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
4.3. Possess and demonstrate an understanding of the basic doctrines and worship practices
of the Protestant faith and ability to articulate them to youth.
4.4. Procure or attend ongoing/upgrade training annually. The Chaplain or their designee will
provide the PYD training specifically related to the duties outlined in this addendum.
4.5. Must possess the ability to constructively work well with others in a multi-faith environment.
4.6. Must be able to efficiently organize and manage diverse program elements.
4.7. Must be able to clearly communicate, orally and in writing, the needs and goals of the PY
Program to chapel staff, volunteers, and customers.
4.8. Must have a working knowledge of computers in order to perform all administrative tasks.
4.9. Must understand the basics of planning, developing, and executing a budget.
5. General Responsibilities. The PYD will:
5.1. Understand all Protestant youth ministries fall under the purview of an 86 AW/HC
Protestant Program and ensure the Protestant Youth Program conforms to the requirements
and teachings of the Protestant faith.
5.2. Recruit, train, and implement PYOC leaders and volunteer support.
5.3. Recruit and train volunteer leadership through discipleship and leadership training.
5.4. Generate timely and wide-spread publicity, as approved by the Wing Chaplain, for all
Protestant youth ministry events.
5.5. Program outreach to invite all youth in the KMC community.
5.6. Develop scheduled weekly Protestant youth activities fostering Christian, Bible-based
values.
5.7. Develop healthy relationships with parents, youth, schools, chapel staff, and parishioners.
5.8. Attend weekly worship at a chapel worship service and regular Parish Advisory Council
(PAC) meetings to be known within the chapel community.
5.9. Ensure DoD safety requirements. Assure at least one adult oversight for every 12
Protestant youth.
5.10. Coordinate with the Chapain or their designee on PYOC requirements.
5.11. Meet bi-monthly with the Chaplain or their designee for youth planning.
5.12. Develop PYOC ministry providers (youth, adults, and parents) via discipleship and
leadership training.
5.13. Accomplish Annual Calendar and CTOF fund plan including all Protestant youth
upcoming activities with Chaplain, when requested.
5.14. Draft PYD publicity and advertise prior to events as required. All publicity and
advertisements need approval by the Service Chaplain.
5.15. Provide weekly HS & MS chapel youth meetings, with a goal of one activity outing every
month, but a minimum of four annually.
5.16. Lead spiritual retreats for youth on a semi-annual basis.
5.17. Attain written parental permission and assure adequate supervision for all outings IAW 86
AW/HC Operating Instruction.
5.18. Plan and organize one outreach mission and /or humanitarian service program annually
(as mission and circumstances allow).
5.19. Coordinate with 86 AW/HC or his/her designee on all base MS & HS outreach
involvement.
5.20. Organize and direct regular PYOC leader ministry planning meetings.
5.21. Develop/maintain a data base roster of all Protestant youth and volunteers (must be
compliant with Air Force Privacy Act policies).
5.22. Develop plans for establishing regular worship opportunities for youth, including “youthled”
worship as determined/sanctioned by the Chaplain or their designee.
5.23. Provide all curricula to the Chaplain or their designee for review and Wing Chaplain final
approval.
5.24. Submit attendance reports to the Chaplain or their designee when requested.
5.25. Ensure this Protestant youth program generates a spirit of openness where all youth, of
all backgrounds can feel welcome and valued as part of a pluralistic religious environment.
5.26. Ensure compliance with rules/laws in regard to use of any copyrighted materials.
6. Criminal History Background Check. The PYD will:
6.1. Submit completed background check applications to the Chaplain Corps background check
program manager for processing within 30 days of hire.
Interested Candidates are requested to forward their resume together with three references
from individuals who can attest to the candidate’s good work and steadiness. Candidates who
do not possess the specific attributes/qualifications in "Qualifications" above need not apply.
This is a part-time position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidate’s
experience and qualifications.
Apply Directly: (scroll down to “Ramstein Air Base
Chapel”). Your application must include three (3) references including one priest or
pastor who can attest to your abilities as they relate to this job posting. References must
include: name, title, organization, relationship to you, email address (necessary field) and phone
number.