Application due Feb. 14, 2017
Curious to know what working with youth in a Christian non-profit is like? Apply for this 10-week position which is based in Philadelphia and offers a stipend, housing, meals, and some transportation!
The Broad Street Ministry is a short-term service immersion in Philadelphia that puts a premium on educating youth about social justice issues and systemic poverty, as well as conversations on how Scripture calls for justice. The Youth Initiative Summer Staff Position will help implement this program from June 3 to August 13, 2017.
Ideal applicants will:
- Work well with new people, engaging youth and adults in meaningful and respectful ways
- Implement the Summer Youth Initiative program and work well on a team
- Value social justice & want to learn more through the lens of the Christian faith
- Feel comfortable getting around a large city using public transportation
- Have some experience working with youth in a church setting
- Be comfortable with long days, urban living, and irregular time off
- Have completed at least two years of college, university, or community college
- Have CPR and First Aid training (or be willing to get it once hired)
- Have a clear background check
- Be flexible, faithful, energetic, and have a love of young people
- Be comfortable leading large and small group discussions
- Creatively help craft and lead a theological evening program and reflection
- Be a self-starter and self-motivating
- Be forward-thinking in relation to how youth can impact justice in the world
- Be willing to go outside comfort zones
Broad Street Ministry will provide:
- A summer stipend of $2,300 paid in three installments as well as housing (furnished, utilities, etc).
- Public transportation passes. Cars are not needed.
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner when groups are at BSM. Food is not provided during time off or training period.
- A summer to become familiar with Philadelphia, its various neighborhoods, and non-profit agencies.
- Many hours of youth ministry experience.
- Other opportunities for leadership in the community, such as worship and community development, if desired.
- An opportunity to think about and design theological curriculum and reflection under the guidance of the Coordinator of the Youth Initiative and Alternative Breaks.
This position is an excellent opportunity to work in the non-profit world of Philadelphia, to work with various social services, and to work with youth.
Interested? Email Rebeca Salas for the application (rsalas@brynmawr.edu).
If you have questions, email youthinitiativebsm@gmail.com or call (215)735-4847 x108.