Job Description

EFY Counselor Job Description

Payment Information

Payment for an EFY Counselor is $800 for a week-long contract.

Payment for married Counselors is $800 per employee for a week-long contract. Each individual must apply separately and indicate on the application the name of their spouse. Each individual will have their own employment contracts, but the couple will be hired to work together as co-counselors over an assigned group. Resignation or termination of one spouse will result in disqualification of the other.

Responsibilities:

• Willingly and responsibly work to promote the physical safety and spiritual well-being of participants attending EFY, especially those in your assigned group.
• Effectively teach (formally and informally) in a group setting and lead interactive discussions, creating a learning atmosphere that will help youth recognize and learn by the Spirit.
• Help all youth have a positive and uplifting experience and, as needed, handle youth disciplinary situations with sensitivity.
• Demonstrate the mental and physical health necessary to engage with, be present with, and be responsible for groups of youth throughout the day and night while performing other job responsibilities.
• Consistently act as an exemplary leader, role model, and mentor for youth participants and fellow counselors.
• Work well with a co-counselor with minimal supervision and contribute as a team member.
• Understand, follow, and enforce respective EFY policies addressing general conduct, youth protection, sexual misconduct, and standards of communication.
• Read and study the EFY Staff Handbook prior to the first contracted week and continue study throughout the summer.

Qualifications:

• Be a young single adult member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or be a married couple and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and as role models to youth participants, be enthusiastic, clear communicators, and willing to engage with youth participants at their level.
• Married Counselors must be willing to spend each night in a dorm/tent without their spouse.
• Be a minimum of 19 years old by May 15th of the summer for which you are applying to work.
• Have at least one year of college, work experience, or missionary service after high school.
• Able to work a minimum of four (4) weeks in the summer during peak staffing weeks, as determined by EFY.
• Accept as a condition of employment compliance with Brigham Young University Honor Code and hold a current temple recommend.
• Abide by the EFY employee dress and appearance standards.
• Able to walk for extended periods of time during the day, be energized and actively engaged with the youth, perform all duties, and participate in physical activities, including: playing games, walking up and down stairs, running, jumping, and dancing. If involved with EFY Adventure for Youth, these activities would also include: river rafting, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, climbing, rappelling, canyoneering, mountain biking, hiking, and shooting sports.
• Exhibit the mental health and emotional stability necessary to safely engage with and be responsible for staff and participants throughout the day and night, and perform duties effectively in stressful and challenging situations.
• Able to make procedural decisions, exercise good judgement, reliability, and accountability.
• Able to organize resources and establish priorities.
• Exemplify strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Pass required background check for this position.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States of America for CE Events, LLC. *Please note that the employer will not provide visa sponsorship for this position in the United States of America.
• Complete all mandatory in-person training in Provo, UT in May 2025 (transportation to and from training is at your own liability and expense).
• Be willing to travel to various EFY locations as needed. Travel to sessions is assigned, arranged, and paid for by EFY and will originate from and return to Brigham Young University (please see the EFY Travel policy on the EFY employment website).

Preferred:

• Have experience working with youth.

Contact:

For any questions regarding this job, please contact the EFY Hiring Manager, Skyler Wilcox, at skyler.wilcox@byu.edu or (801) 422-8764.

Equal Opportunity Employer: m/w/vets/disability

Posting End Date

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints must hold and be worthy of hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University recognizes the benefits of attracting and retaining a diverse workforce.  We strive to create welcoming workplace that promotes a sense of inclusivity and belonging.

For any questions regarding this job, please contact the EFY Hiring Manager, Skyler Wilcox, at skyler.wilcox@byu.edu or (801) 422-8764.

Salary : $800