Meet the Community Advisors

Jamie

Jamie Cavey Lang

Director, Assessment & Analytics
(Career Coach)
sauvik goswami

Sauvik Goswami

Associate Director, Assessment & Analytics
(Career Coach)
  • Do you consider yourself to be helpful, patient, or understanding? 
  • Do you enjoy engaging kids in fun and innovative ways?
  • Does it sound like fun to explain ideas and concepts to a classroom of learners? 
  • Would you enjoy building connections with kids while teaching them in ways to support their understanding and comprehension?
  • Are you interested in learning about best methods to reach students and creating lessons to help them figure it out? 

This page will give resources for people interested in Elementary Education & Secondary Education. If you are someone who is interested in being a teacher for K-12 students, you have found the right page.

K-12 Search Terms:

  • Elementary/Middle/or Secondary Teacher
  • Career and Technical Educator
  • English as Second Language Teacher
  • Special Education
  • Subject Area Teacher
  • Curriculum Supervision
  • Substitute Teacher
  • Teacher Aide/Assistant

Higher Education Search Terms Related to Education Backgrounds:

  • Academic Services
  • Administrative Services
  • Admissions Recruiter
  • Program Coordinator
  • Student Services

​​​​​​​Training and Development Search Terms:

  • Instructional Services Coordinator
  • Training Coordinator
  • Learning and Development
  • Recruiter
  • Leadership and Engagement

During Your Practicum

  • Build positive relationships with the people you will use as references and ask them for letters of recommendation. Remember to continue to talk with your contacts even after your experience has ended. A guideline for establishing and maintaining relationships with references can be found here.
  • Ask the principal at your cooperating school to observe you teach or to do a mock interview with you.
  • Attend the education job fair in the spring.
    • Note: Try to go both your junior and senior year. This way, you can introduce yourself to potential districts your junior year and meet with them again your senior year when you are searching for a job. This will give you an advantage over other candidates.
  • It is strongly encouraged that you meet with the Education Advisor at the Pomerantz Career Center by the middle of your practicum experience.
    • Note: The Pomerantz Career Center can help you with your résumé and finding relevant volunteer opportunities.
  • By the end of your practicum experience you should have a full working teaching résumé (a guide can be found here). The only part missing will be your student teaching experience, which you will add in once you have begun student teaching.

Before Student Teaching

  • Create a REAP account and/or Teach Iowa account 
  • Write the first draft of a cover letter for a teaching position (a guide can be found here) and take it into the Pomerantz Career Center to have it reviewed.
  • Start looking for an appropriate and professional interview outfit.

During Student Teaching

  • Update your résumé with relevant information from your Student Teaching experience.
  • Ask the principal at your cooperating school to observe you teach and/or do a mock interview with you.
  • Secure letters of recommendation and maintain contact with your references.
  • Attend the education job fair in the spring.
  • Participate in mock interviews (offered during the fall and spring semesters) at the Pomerantz Career Center.

 

Check out student employment, internships & post-graduation full-time jobs in Handshake.  Employers targeting University of Iowa students & alumni use this recruiting system to connect with you!

State of Iowa

Iowa Teaching Licensure Information
Teach Iowa​​​​​​​

National

Out-of-State Teaching Licensure Information
State-by-State Information List 
US REAP
k12jobspot

International

UNI Overseas Recruiting Fair
Teaching Abroad Opportunities​​​​​​​

Consider volunteering as a way to explore your interests, build your resume, and connect with the community!

Volunteering in the Classroom

A great way to gain experience is by volunteering in the classroom. This can be done by simply calling a school (try to choose one that is near where you live) and letting them know how you would like to get involved. If you have a specific age or area you'd like to volunteer with more, let them know and they can get you started. It's that easy!

Additional Volunteerism Links

UI Statewide Educator Fair

This fair is in the spring semester and will be for students in the College of Education seeking employment in school districts. 

Current UI students, alums, and students across the state are invited to meet with over 40 districts to discuss job opportunities.

Learn About Careers from Real Life Professionals

CandidCareer.com provides an easy way to explore careers and learn about job search strategies through thousands of 1-2 minute video clips

 

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Early Learning Academy Lead Closer at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire

Monday, March 20, 2023
Employer: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire Expires: 03/28/2023 Come make a difference in the Sioux Falls community!Our Early Learning Lead Closer ensures that our closing process is executed smoothly and that our building is prepared for the following day. In this role, you will play a critical role in leading our team in the afternoon at our 57th Street Campus Early Learning Academy. These are some of the things our Lead Closers do:Make sure the facility is presentable and ready for kids the next day.Provide supervision and direction for other staff..Answer the phones.Provide great customer service to parents.Maintain a safe environment by being alert to the needs and problems of individual kids and responding to urgent situations when needed.Monitor staff to child ratios and work with the Assistant Director and Director to ensure there is a proper amount of staff in each room.Work in ratio within the classrooms.This is what the schedule looks like:This role can be either full time or part time, depending on your preference.This role would work within our 57th Street Campus Early Learning Academy, which focus on children from four weeks of age up to the age of five.The typical hours are Monday to Friday with shifts until 6:30pm. We prefer our staff to have consistent schedules and we are closed nights and weekends – having a life outside of work is important!Here’s what we can offer for pay and benefits:Starting pay for this role is $16.50 per hour. Discounted childcare rates for dependents are available. All full time employees are eligible for a 65% tuition discount. Based on household income and household size, employees may also be eligible for our general scholarship program, which covers up to 100% of the cost.We offer a wide variety of benefits including four different medical plan options, dental, vision, 401(k) with a matching program, employer paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, and more! Eligibility requirements must be met which is based on number of hours worked per week.Employees working 25+ hours a week are eligible for paid time off, which starts on day one and has no waiting period.All of our employees have access to a local Sioux Falls based discount portal with many savings opportunities. Discounts can include automotive care, clothing, fitness centers, home improvement, hotels, jewelry, mortgages and realtors, photographers, recreation, restaurants, and more!We have some great trainers that can teach you a lot, but there are a few things we look for in our Lead Closers:Strong interpersonal and communication skills are important when working with kids.Reliability is essential – the kids in our programs depend on our Assistant Teachers to be on time and have good attendance, because the quality of our programming and their care is not the same when our team isn't there.Must be able to provide direction to other staff members and able to quickly and appropriately resolve problems.We will completely train the right person, but any previous experience, education, or training in early childhood development and behaviors is very helpful.A valid CPR certification or the ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days of employment is required. CPR training and certification is provided in-house by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire.Our job offers are contingent upon a post-offer screening process which includes, but is not limited to: a background check, child abuse and neglect screening, and drug screen.Learn a little more about our history and our mission:Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire is the largest childcare provider in South Dakota serving 1,200 kids from 4 weeks to 18 years of age daily. We are a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, but we are our own company. This makes us unique since we have support from a national brand, but we are also a local organization that focuses specifically on the needs of the Greater Sioux Falls area.With programs and locations throughout Sioux Falls, Brandon, and Harrisburg, we are able to guide the youth of our community toward a fulfilling and meaningful future. We are committed to excellence by striving to provide an enriched environment that meets the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of each kid we serve.These are some of the things that makes us a great place to work:We invest in our talent: you'll have at least 10 and up to 20 hours of paid continuing education training each full year. We want all of our employees to have professional development opportunities.We recognize seven holidays and our centers are closed. Additionally, if the holiday falls on a weekend day, we will be closed the Friday or Monday closest to the holiday. This helps to ensure that all of our staff have a chance to enjoy holidays without work obligations. BGCSE has teamed up with the South Dakota Department of Health's cancer programs to help support our worksites and improve cancer screening rates. We offer paid leave options separate from PTO to take optional screening(s). This program is available to all employees who are not seasonal or temporary.We are a non-profit organization that strives to make a positive impact in your community. Join our movement and make a difference with us!We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace!

Summer Hiring Event - Camp Counselors, Life Guards, Early Learning Center, and Concessions at Jewish Federation of Omaha

Monday, March 20, 2023
Employer: Jewish Federation of Omaha Expires: 03/23/2023 Job Fair Thursday March 23 4:00pm to 6:00pm! No appointment necessary! Hope to see you there! Make a Difference this Summer!JCC Omaha Youth Camps • Pay range $13.00-17.00 / hour• Free JCC Membership during employment• Fun, active outdoor schedule with weekly special events• Join a team that works and celebrates together with fun staff events.• Work with kids and gain real life experience that can benefit all types of future employment.JCC Aquatics (Must be 15 years old)• Pay starting at $15.00 / hour• Free JCC Membership during employment• Fun, outdoor summer environment with a flexible schedule• Opportunity to stay on through the off-seasonEarly Learning Center• Pay starting at $14.00 to $16.00 / hour• Free JCC Membership during employment• Opportunity to stay on through the off-season

Community Services Specialist at Wisconsin Department of Revenue

Monday, March 20, 2023
Employer: Wisconsin Department of Revenue Expires: 03/30/2023 The Department of Revenue is looking for a self-motivated individual with great communication skills, problem-solving skills, and analytical skills for a challenging and rewarding position as a Community Services Specialist. This position offers the opportunity to work with diverse groups, including municipal government officials, consultants, and the public. We invite you to discover what makes DOR such a great place to work.Join a team that promotes strong collaboration and provides opportunities for growth and professional challenge.Enjoy a robust training culture with a focus on professional development and career enhancement.Work independently with opportunities for collaboration with other members of leadership and staff.We support a healthy balance between your personal and professional life, including a flexible work schedule and the opportunity for a blend of in-office and remote work schedule after probation.Benefits include:40-hour work week, Paid Time Off (PTO) 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays, and ample sick leaveAccess to amazing health care benefits4 hours of professional development time each month to learn and growOne of the best retirement systems in the country State Pension FundingEmployee Assistance Program: Provides State of Wisconsin employees and their household family members FREE and confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week for a variety of issues.The State of Wisconsin is also a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.General Information about Jobs in WI State Government.Click here to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about! Position SummaryUnder the general supervision of the Office of Technical and Assessment Services Bureau Director, this position assists in implementing the Tax Incremental Finance (TIF) program and developing and delivering training for government employees and municipal consultants. The person filling this position will assist with auditing TIF submissions to determine accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal requirements.  This position will prepare and distribute TIF certification documents and will also provide technical assistance to all State and Local Finance work areas for systems and procedures support. In general, this position assists local units of government, community development officials, consultants and taxpayers regarding TIF and other assessment/taxation issues.Salary InformationSalary will be between $25.00 per hour ($52,000 annually) and $29.00 per hour ($60,320 annually) depending on experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Current state employees' pay will be set in accordance with pay upon appointment provisions for the compensation plan. This position is in pay schedule 07, pay range 04. A twelve-month probationary period is required.Job DetailsThe department will conduct a background check, fingerprint check and tax compliance check on all finalists. Interview results may be reused in accordance with the State of WI interview reuse policy.Remote/Telework up to 60%. Note: During probation you can gradually increase up to 60% based on performance and workload needs. This position will be headquartered at the DOR main office building, 2135 Rimrock Road, Madison WI.All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment. The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID.  Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.Please reference General Information about Jobs in WI State Government.  For information on state benefits click here. QualificationsPlease address the following in your cover letter and/or résumé:Minimum Requirements: Experience with computer hardware and software (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Internet).Experience providing customer service (i.e., Effective written and oral communication skills, ability to communicate via phone and/or email, etc.).Experience analyzing data and providing feedback.Knowledge or experience auditing forms (i.e., Using research techniques and/or mathematical skills).Well qualified applicants will have the above requirements plus the following:Experience developing and delivering training programs.Experience with property assessment and/or general real estate principles.Experience with parcel mapping and terminology.Experience with forms development, modification, and maintenance.Knowledge of Tax Increment Finance program.Special Requirement: Must have the ability to travel to the required sites (with or without an accommodation).Effective verbal and written communication skills are required and will be evaluated at a later stage in the selection process.How To ApplyApply online! Click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job". Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.You will be required to attach your current résumé and a Letter of Qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format.  To create your letter of qualifications, it is recommended that you copy the bulleted points above in the "qualifications" section into a Word document and then address each bullet point with your specific qualifications. For tips on developing your resume and letter of qualifications, click here. Your résumé and letter of qualifications will be evaluated by subject matter experts to determine your qualifications as they relate to job qualifications listed. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.  Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position.If you are invited for an interview, you will be contacted via email. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your email regularly. Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion should complete the online application process.The Department of Revenue is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.Questions about this position can be directed to Wanda Anthony, Human Resources Specialist Senior, via email at wanda.anthony@wisconsin.gov.Deadline to ApplyAll materials must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2023.  

Summer Ministry Internship (Paid) at YouthWorks

Thursday, March 16, 2023
Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 03/29/2023 Are you needing an internship credit this summer AND wanting to do something meaningful in Christian ministry?  We know that for many college and grad students sometimes there can feel like a tension between wanting to use the summer to prepare them for their future career or serving on Christ-centered mission trips or projects. So, with YouthWorks Summer Staff positions, we hope to help you accomplish both…and we’ll pay you in the process!  For nearly 30 years, YouthWorks has helped Christian young adults like you gain mission experience and develop their skills by hiring them to facilitate Christ-centered mission trips for teenagers. It’s not easy but the work is meaningful. God uses it to make a lasting impact in communities across the US and change the lives of teenagers. Because of the impact they make, our Summer Staff alumni tend to return summer after summer, and enter the mission field, ministry, and marketplace better equipped and with life-long friendships.  Previous summer staff have received internship credit or relevant work experience fulfilling this role from the following majors: Christian Ministries, Theology, Youth Ministry, Communications, Business, Leadership Studies, and more. YouthWorks Summer Staff positions create unique opportunities for you to… Gain dynamic professional skills & ministry experience. Be developed though training, supervision, and evaluation.  Collaborate with a team of three leaders at your site.  Get Paid! (…unlike many internships)   Talk with your academic advisor to see if any of the roles below would qualify for your specific internship requirements.   Position Overview: Each YouthWorks mission site has 3 staff members. Every staff member performs the following tasks:  Facilitate respectful mission trip experiences for teenagers and their Adult Leaders. Coordinate and provide leadership for daily service activities. Develop meaningful relationships as you act as a liaison between YouthWorks and the community. Promote an environment where youth connect their service to Jesus. Interact with students throughout the week. Lead daily large group programming with your team. Ensure that practical needs of your site are met by preparing meals, caring for housing facilities and other behind-the-scenes tasks.  Roles: Staff are hired into specific roles that focus on planning and facilitating service for groups Community Service Coordinator: Manage partnerships with social service organizations. Confirm and implement weekly service schedules provided by YouthWorks. Coordinate logistics, including assigning volunteers to service sites and executing back-up plans when needed. Travel to service sites to serve alongside youth, Adult Leaders and community contacts. Help teenagers see the impact of their service as they are taken out of their comfort zones and see Jesus in new ways. Utility Support Coordinator: Utility Support Coordinators are equipped to take on multiple positions and to offer support and encouragement to staff teams. While serving in a variety of areas, they will coordinate daily service activities and see students impacted as they experience Christ through service. Staff must be flexible and willing to adapt to changing roles and locations. Utility Support Coordinators may begin the summer temporarily assigned to a specific community, however, at any point during the spring or summer, they may be permanently placed with a team to fill an open position. Work Projects Coordinator: Build meaningful relationships in a community while meeting tangible needs. Help youth engage in the community by leading work crews in painting, yard work and minor projects. YouthWorks will provide training in partnering with community members, setting up and completing projects and managing crews throughout the day. Invite participants to come alongside the community to make a lasting impact. **We have a small number of sites where we do more advanced projects such as flooring and drywall. Please note on your application if you have experience in more elaborate home repair projects. Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older, and one-year post-high school or equivalent  Actively pursuing a relationship with Christ & ability to facilitate a ministry focused environment. Be willing to relocate during the term of employment to a community in which YouthWorks mission trips are taking place.   Staff must be able to conduct various physical and strenuous tasks safely. Tasks include, but are not limited to, lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds, directing participants in meal preparation, and safely operating YouthWorks vehicles.  Demonstrate problem-solving skills  Leadership and/or volunteer experience preferred  Model servant leadership  See our website for more detailed information about qualifications. Compensation: Starting at $3,000 + $1,000 Signing Bonus + YouthWorks covers the cost of food, housing, and work related on transportation Internship Credit available (for most universities) $150 Bonus for qualified guitar, piano, or ukulele players who help facilitate worship on site* Dates of Employment: The dates for summer employment are May 19th-August 2nd, 2023 Staff must reside in assigned community for the duration of the summer. YouthWorks will provides housing, food, and transportation costs while on site. To Apply, please visit YouthWorks.Com/Summer-Staff  Recruiting: Phone: 877-249-9904 Email: recruiting@youthworks.com 

Summer Ministry Position (Paid)  at YouthWorks

Thursday, March 16, 2023
Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 03/29/2023 We know your summer matters and we want you to be a part of something bigger! For 28 years, YouthWorks has equipped summer staff to engage in Christ-centered service that leaves a lasting impact. Through our paid summer staff ministry positions, you'll lead, grow, inspire, and serve while facilitating mission trips for teenagers. As you live in a new community for the summer, you will...  Develop into a leader who can confidently lead small and large groups through service opportunities, engage others across generations, and delegate tasks Grow personally, professionally, and spiritually as you gain new skills and draw closer to God through all of the life-changing moments and challenges Inspire others as you engage with teenagers, help them experience God in a whole new way, and make an impact in the community you serve Serve through respectful service that partners with communities in humility and friendship, as you lead teenagers and their youth leaders through a healthy mission trip experience  Do you want to spend your summer making a real impact? Apply to be a YouthWorks Summer Staff to begin your journey. The first 50 to apply and get hired will receive a bonus of $1,000 for the summer!  Positions: Community Service Coordinator: Manage partnerships with social service organizations. Confirm and implement weekly service schedules provided by YouthWorks. Coordinate logistics, including assigning volunteers to service sites and executing back-up plans when needed. Travel to service sites to serve alongside youth, Adult Leaders and community contacts. Help teenagers see the impact of their service as they are taken out of their comfort zones and see Jesus in new ways. Utility Support Coordinator: Utility Support Coordinators are equipped to take on multiple positions and to offer support and encouragement to staff teams. While serving in a variety of areas, they will coordinate daily service activities and see students impacted as they experience Christ through service. Staff must be flexible and willing to adapt to changing roles and locations. Utility Support Coordinators may begin the summer temporarily assigned to a specific community, however, at any point during the spring or summer, they may be permanently placed with a team to fill an open position. Work Projects Coordinator: Build meaningful relationships in a community while meeting tangible needs. Help youth engage in the community by leading work crews in painting, yard work and minor projects. YouthWorks will provide training in partnering with community members, setting up and completing projects and managing crews throughout the day. Invite participants to come alongside the community to make a lasting impact. **We have a small number of sites where we do more advanced projects such as flooring and drywall. Please note on your application if you have experience in more elaborate home repair projects.  Team Tasks/Roles: Engage in respectful service and regularly communicate with community partners Engage throughout the day with churches, including youth and Adult Leaders Facilitate devotions and upfront evening programming and worship* Lead a team of students in meal preparation, respectful service, and various activities Site preparations including inventory, shopping and confirming service schedule  Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older, and one-year post-high school or equivalent  Staff must be able to conduct various physical and strenuous tasks safely. Tasks include, but are not limited to, lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds, directing participants in meal preparation, and safely operating YouthWorks vehicles.  Demonstrate problem-solving skills  Leadership experience preferred  Model servant leadership  Actively pursuing a relationship with Christ & ability to facilitate a ministry focused environment. See our website for more detailed information about qualifications.  Compensation: Starting at $3,000 + $1,000 Signing Bonus + YouthWorks covers the cost of food, housing, and work related on transportation Internship Credit available (for most universities) $150 Bonus for qualified guitar, piano, or ukulele players who help facilitate worship on site*  Dates of Employment: The dates for summer employment are May 19th-August 2nd, 2023 Staff must reside in assigned community for the duration of the summer. YouthWorks will provides housing, food, and transportation costs while on site.   To Apply, please visit YouthWorks.Com/Summer-Staff   Recruiting: Phone: 877-249-9904 Email: recruiting@youthworks.com 

Summer Mission Site Director (Paid Internship) at YouthWorks

Thursday, March 16, 2023
Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 03/29/2023 Are you needing an internship credit this summer AND wanting to do something meaningful in Christian ministry?  We know that for many college and grad students sometimes there can feel like a tension between wanting to use the summer to prepare them for their future career or serving on Christ-centered mission trips or projects. So, with YouthWorks Summer Staff positions, we hope to help you accomplish both…and we’ll pay you in the process!  For nearly 30 years, YouthWorks has helped Christian young adults like you gain mission experience and develop their skills by hiring them to facilitate Christ-centered mission trips for teenagers. It’s not easy but the work is meaningful. God uses it to make a lasting impact in communities across the US and change the lives of teenagers. Because of the impact they make, our Summer Staff alumni tend to return summer after summer, and enter the mission field, ministry, and marketplace better equipped and with life-long friendships.  Previous summer staff have received internship credit or relevant work experience fulfilling this role from the following majors: Christian Ministries, Theology, Youth Ministry, Communications, Business, Leadership Studies, and more. YouthWorks Summer Staff positions create unique opportunities for you to… Gain dynamic professional skills & ministry experience. Be developed though training, supervision, and evaluation.  Collaborate with a team of three leaders at your site.  Get Paid! (…unlike many internships)  Position Overview: Each YouthWorks mission site has 3 staff members – 2 Coordinators and 1 Director.  Facilitate respectful mission trip experiences while providing authentic leadership. Manage and participate in the overall operations and programming of a site, including meal preparation, behind-the-scenes tasks and large group programming. Supervise, encourage and coach a minimum of two Site Coordinators. Provide leadership for Adult Leaders and help them process their mission week. Develop meaningful relationships as they act as a liaison between YouthWorks and the community. Oversee finances with integrity and maintain the overall spiritual focus of the mission site. Play an important role in connecting teenagers to God, each other and communities. Talk with your academic advisor to see if these activities would qualify for your specific internship requirements.  Qualifications: College graduate or must have at least four years of post-high school experience* Actively pursuing a relationship with Christ Desire to serve the Church Able to relate to youth Model servant leadership Have a teachable spirit Previous leadership experience Ability to lead a team Management experience/ability Must meet our driving requirements of being 20 years of age or older during YouthWorks summer dates and have a valid U.S. driver’s license Previous YW summer staff experience is helpful but not required *Alumni who meet all other qualifications other than college graduate or four years post-high school may be considered for a Site Director position. Compensation: $4,500 + $1,000 Signing Bonus + YouthWorks covers the cost of food, housing, and work related on transportation $150 Bonus for qualified guitar, piano, or ukulele players who help facilitate worship on site* Need an internship to fulfill a major/program requirement? The YouthWorks Summer Staff role may be eligible to fulfill that--AND you still get paid! Dates of Employment: The dates for summer employment are May 19th-August 2nd, 2023 Staff must reside in assigned community for the duration of the summer. YouthWorks will provides housing, food, and transportation costs while on site. To Apply, please visit YouthWorks.Com/Summer-Staff  Recruiting: Phone: 877-249-9904 Email: recruiting@youthworks.com 

Summer Missions Position – Site Director at YouthWorks

Thursday, March 16, 2023
Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 03/29/2023 Do you want to spend your summer making a real impact?  For nearly 30 years, YouthWorks has helped Christian young adults like you gain mission experience and develop their skills by hiring them to facilitate Christ-centered mission trips for teenagers. It’s not easy but the work is meaningful. God uses it to make a lasting impact in communities across the US and change the lives of teenagers. Because of the impact they make, our Summer Staff alumni tend to return summer after summer, and enter the mission field, ministry, and marketplace better equipped and with life-long friendships.  As you live in a new community and serve alongside other young adults for the summer, you will... Develop into a leader who can confidently lead small and large groups through service opportunities, engage others across generations, and delegate tasks Grow personally, professionally, and spiritually as you gain new skills and draw closer to God through all of the life-changing moments and challenges. Inspire others as you engage with teenagers, help them experience God in a whole new way, and make an impact in the community you serve Serve through respectful service that partners with communities in humility and friendship, as you lead teenagers and their youth leaders through a healthy mission trip experience. Position Overview: Each YouthWorks mission site has 3 staff members – 2 Coordinators and 1 Director. Site Directors:Facilitate respectful mission trip experiences while providing authentic leadership. Manage and participate in the overall operations and programming of a site, including meal preparation, behind-the-scenes tasks and large group programming. Supervise, encourage and coach a minimum of two Site Coordinators. Provide leadership for Adult Leaders and help them process their mission week. Develop meaningful relationships as they act as a liaison between YouthWorks and the community. Oversee finances with integrity and maintain the overall spiritual focus of the mission site. Play an important role in connecting teenagers to God, each other and communities.  Qualifications: College graduate or must have at least four years of post-high school experience* Actively pursuing a relationship with Christ Desire to serve the Church Able to relate to youth Model servant leadership Have a teachable spirit Previous leadership experience Ability to lead a team Management experience/ability Must meet our driving requirements of being 20 years of age or older during YouthWorks summer dates and have a valid U.S. driver’s license Previous YW summer staff experience is helpful but not required *Alumni who meet all other qualifications other than college graduate or four years post-high school may be considered for a Site Director position. Compensation: $4,500 + $1,000 Signing Bonus + YouthWorks covers the cost of food, housing, and work related on transportation $150 Bonus for qualified guitar, piano, or ukulele players who help facilitate worship on site* Need an internship to fulfill a major/program requirement? The YouthWorks Summer Staff role may be eligible to fulfill that--AND you still get paid! Dates of Employment: The dates for summer employment are May 19th-August 2nd, 2023 Staff must reside in assigned community for the duration of the summer. YouthWorks will provides housing, food, and transportation costs while on site. To Apply, please visit YouthWorks.Com/Summer-Staff  Recruiting: Phone: 877-249-9904 Email: recruiting@youthworks.com 

Summer Missions Position – Utility Site Coordinator at YouthWorks

Thursday, March 16, 2023
Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 03/29/2023 Do you want to spend your summer making a real impact?  For nearly 30 years, YouthWorks has helped Christian college students like you gain mission experience and develop their skills by hiring them to facilitate Christ-centered mission trips for teenagers. It’s not easy but the work is meaningful. God uses it to make a lasting impact in communities across the US and change the lives of teenagers. Because of the impact they make, our Summer Staff alumni tend to return summer after summer, and enter the mission field, ministry, and marketplace better equipped and with life-long friendships.  As you live in a new community and serve alongside other college students for the summer, you will... Develop into a leader who can confidently lead small and large groups through service opportunities, engage others across generations, and delegate tasks Grow personally, professionally, and spiritually as you gain new skills and draw closer to God through all of the life-changing moments and challenges. Inspire others as you engage with teenagers, help them experience God in a whole new way, and make an impact in the community you serve Serve through respectful service that partners with communities in humility and friendship, as you lead teenagers and their youth leaders through a healthy mission trip experience. Position Overview: Each YouthWorks mission site has 3 staff members. Every staff member performs the following tasks:  Facilitate respectful mission trip experiences for teenagers and their Adult Leaders. Coordinate and provide leadership for daily service activities. Develop meaningful relationships as you act as a liaison between YouthWorks and the community. Promote an environment where youth connect their service to Jesus. Interact with students throughout the week. Lead daily large group programming with your team. Ensure that practical needs of your site are met by preparing meals, caring for housing facilities and other behind-the-scenes tasks.  Utility Site Coordinator Role: Staff are hired into specific roles that focus on planning and facilitating service for groups. In addition to the overall tasks, Utility Site Coordinators will: Utility Support Coordinators are equipped to take on multiple positions and to offer support and encouragement to staff teams. While serving in a variety of areas, they will coordinate daily service activities and see students impacted as they experience Christ through service. Staff must be flexible and willing to adapt to changing roles and locations. Utility Support Coordinators may begin the summer temporarily assigned to a specific community, however, at any point during the spring or summer, Utility Support Coordinators may be permanently placed with a team to fill an open position. Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age and one year post-high school or equivalent Actively pursuing a relationship with Christ Desire to serve the Church Able to relate to youth Model servant leadership Have a teachable spirit Flexible, go-with-the-flow mentality Self-starting work ethic Desire and ability to travel independently Well-rounded skill set Compensation: Starting at $3,000 + $1,000 Signing Bonus + YouthWorks covers the cost of food, housing, and work related on transportation Internship Credit available (for most universities) $150 Bonus for qualified guitar, piano, or ukulele players who help facilitate worship on site* Dates of Employment: The dates for summer employment are May 19th-August 2nd, 2023 Staff must reside in assigned community for the duration of the summer. YouthWorks will provides housing, food, and transportation costs while on site. To Apply, please visit YouthWorks.Com/Summer-Staff  Recruiting: Phone: 877-249-9904 Email: recruiting@youthworks.com 

Summer Missions Work Projects Position at YouthWorks

Thursday, March 16, 2023
Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 03/29/2023 Do you want to spend your summer making a real impact?  For nearly 30 years, YouthWorks has helped Christian college students like you gain mission experience and develop their skills by hiring them to facilitate Christ-centered mission trips for teenagers. It’s not easy but the work is meaningful. God uses it to make a lasting impact in communities across the US and change the lives of teenagers. Because of the impact they make, our Summer Staff alumni tend to return summer after summer, and enter the mission field, ministry, and marketplace better equipped and with life-long friendships.  As you live in a new community and serve alongside other college students for the summer, you will... Develop into a leader who can confidently lead small and large groups through service opportunities, engage others across generations, and delegate tasks Grow personally, professionally, and spiritually as you gain new skills and draw closer to God through all of the life-changing moments and challenges. Inspire others as you engage with teenagers, help them experience God in a whole new way, and make an impact in the community you serve Serve through respectful service that partners with communities in humility and friendship, as you lead teenagers and their youth leaders through a healthy mission trip experience. Position Overview: Each YouthWorks mission site has 3 staff members. Every staff member performs the following tasks:  Facilitate respectful mission trip experiences for teenagers and their Adult Leaders. Coordinate and provide leadership for daily service activities. Develop meaningful relationships as you act as a liaison between YouthWorks and the community. Promote an environment where youth connect their service to Jesus. Interact with students throughout the week. Lead daily large group programming with your team. Ensure that practical needs of your site are met by preparing meals, caring for housing facilities and other behind-the-scenes tasks.  Work Projects Coordinator Role: Staff are hired into specific roles that focus on planning and facilitating service for groups. In addition to the overall tasks, Work Projects Coordinators will: Build meaningful relationships in a community while meeting tangible needs. Help youth engage in the community by leading work crews in painting, yard work and minor projects. YouthWorks will provide extensive training in partnering with community members, setting up and completing projects and managing crews throughout the day. Invite participants to come alongside the community to make a lasting impact. We have a small number of sites where we do more advanced projects such as flooring and drywall. Please note on your application if you have experience in more elaborate home repair projects. Qualifications: Must be at least 20 years of age during YouthWorks summer dates and one year post-high school or equivalent Actively pursuing a relationship with Christ Desire to serve the Church Able to relate to youth Model servant leadership Have a teachable spirit Previous work project experience Able to teach skills to participants Interact with community members in a highly relational way Must meet our driving requirements of being 20 years of age or older during YouthWorks summer dates and have a valid U.S. driver’s license Compensation: Starting at $3,000 + $1,000 Signing Bonus + YouthWorks covers the cost of food, housing, and work related on transportation Internship Credit available (for most universities) $150 Bonus for qualified guitar, piano, or ukulele players who help facilitate worship on site* Dates of Employment: The dates for summer employment are May 19th-August 2nd, 2023 Staff must reside in assigned community for the duration of the summer. YouthWorks will provides housing, food, and transportation costs while on site. To Apply, please visit YouthWorks.Com/Summer-Staff  Recruiting: Phone: 877-249-9904 Email: recruiting@youthworks.com 

Summer Missions Position - Community Service Coordinator at YouthWorks

Thursday, March 16, 2023
Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 03/29/2023 Do you want to spend your summer making a real impact?  For nearly 30 years, YouthWorks has helped Christian college students like you gain mission experience and develop their skills by hiring them to facilitate Christ-centered mission trips for teenagers. It’s not easy but the work is meaningful. God uses it to make a lasting impact in communities across the US and change the lives of teenagers. Because of the impact they make, our Summer Staff alumni tend to return summer after summer, and enter the mission field, ministry, and marketplace better equipped and with life-long friendships.  As you live in a new community and serve alongside other college students for the summer, you will... Develop into a leader who can confidently lead small and large groups through service opportunities, engage others across generations, and delegate tasks Grow personally, professionally, and spiritually as you gain new skills and draw closer to God through all of the life-changing moments and challenges. Inspire others as you engage with teenagers, help them experience God in a whole new way, and make an impact in the community you serve Serve through respectful service that partners with communities in humility and friendship, as you lead teenagers and their youth leaders through a healthy mission trip experience. Position Overview: Each YouthWorks mission site has 3 staff members. Every staff member performs the following tasks:  Facilitate respectful mission trip experiences for teenagers and their Adult Leaders. Coordinate and provide leadership for daily service activities. Develop meaningful relationships as you act as a liaison between YouthWorks and the community. Promote an environment where youth connect their service to Jesus. Interact with students throughout the week. Lead daily large group programming with your team. Ensure that practical needs of your site are met by preparing meals, caring for housing facilities and other behind-the-scenes tasks.  Community Service Coordinator Role: Staff are hired into specific roles that focus on planning and facilitating service for groups. In addition to the overall tasks, Community Service Coordinators will: Manage partnerships with social service organizations. Confirm and implement weekly service schedules provided by YouthWorks. Coordinate logistics, including assigning volunteers to service sites and executing back-up plans when needed. Travel to service sites to serve alongside youth, Adult Leaders and community contacts. Help teenagers see the impact of their service as they are taken out of their comfort zones and see Jesus in new ways. Qualifications: Must be at least 19 years of age during YouthWorks summer dates and one year post-high school or equivalent Actively pursuing a relationship with Christ Desire to serve the Church Able to relate to youth Model servant leadership Have a teachable spirit Administratively minded Able to problem solve, cast vision and manage details Maintain relationships with community partners Passion for working with local nonprofit and social service organizations Must meet our driving requirements of being 19 years of age or older during YouthWorks summer dates and have a valid U.S. driver’s license* There are a limited amount of non-driving Community Service Coordinator positions available. Please contact us if you are interested in this position but do not meet our driving requirements. Compensation: Starting at $3,000 + $1,000 Signing Bonus + YouthWorks covers the cost of food, housing, and work related on transportation Internship Credit available (for most universities) $150 Bonus for qualified guitar, piano, or ukulele players who help facilitate worship on site* Dates of Employment: The dates for summer employment are May 19th-August 2nd, 2023 Staff must reside in assigned community for the duration of the summer. YouthWorks will provides housing, food, and transportation costs while on site. To Apply, please visit YouthWorks.Com/Summer-Staff  Recruiting: Phone: 877-249-9904 Email: recruiting@youthworks.com  

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