Assistant for Youth and Youth Adult Institute

Federal Work-Study Position Application Form

Job Title	Assistant to the Director of the Institute for Youth and Young Adults
Reports to	Rebekah Houff and Russell Haitch
Department	Academic
Days of Week	Flexible
Time of Day	Flexible
Hours per week	3
Start date	8/23/2013
End date	6/30/2014
Pay rate	9.75
General description/brief summary	Responsible for working with the Coordinator of Outreach Programs and the Director of the Institute assisting to develop, manage, and execute those aspects of the Institute’s mission that involve interactions with local churches, Church of the Brethren offices, and a broader public.
Duties/responsibilities	Help to plan “Exploring Your Call,” a summer discernment and seminary preview program for high school students at the Bethany campus. Ideally, this student should be available for the EYC event June 14-24, 2013. Assist in organizing and coordinating workshops for churches wanting to reach youth and young adults in their ministry. Compile data for electronic communication, alumni database, assessment, and networking opportunities. Assist with occasional on-campus forums (or formal times of conversation) around issues related to ministry with youth and young adults. Other duties as assigned
Skills/qualifications	Excellent organizational skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. An ability to take initiative, to be warm and outgoing, and to relate well with people of different generations. A demonstrated interest in issues related to ministry with youth and young adults.
Physical demands	N/A

Jody Gunn
(MDiv Connections)

Jody In the summer of 2006, I made a pact with a high school friend to make our fortieth decade significant. My goal was to complete my Master of Divinity degree before I turned fifty years old. Inside I asked myself and God, "How is this was going to be possible?" Eventually, I was willing to be open to it. My life seemed crazy enough without adding seminary to the mix. I am married to Eric and have two children...