Positions

CoordinatorApplication Opens Nov. 16

BYU Expeditions Coordinators act as on-site leaders at BYU Expeditions sessions, overseeing the weekly program and ensuring that all involved leave better than they came. We seek individuals with strong faith in Jesus Christ and in His Restored Gospel to serve as role models of divine sisterhood and honorable priesthood holders, future missionaries, mothers, fathers, and leaders in the Lord’s Church and kingdom. 

Five Coordinators make up a leadership team. Each team will have one of the following types of coordinators: session coordinator, health coordinator, logistics coordinator, operations coordinator, and training coordinator

Payment for coordinators is $1000-1100 for a week-long contract. 

 

General Responsibilities
  • Work with local session personnel, session directors, staff, and all participants in a professional manner to facilitate on-site coordination of assigned sessions, as directed by an administrator.
  • Work with fellow coordinators to effectively manage a leadership team to supervise participants. 
  • Demonstrate proficient formal and informal teaching techniques and create a learning atmosphere in which all recognize and learn by the Spirit. 
  • Help all youth have a positive and uplifting experience and, as needed, handle youth disciplinary situations with sensitivity. 
  • Give clear direction and provide corrective feedback to staff regarding their responsibilities and job performance in working with participants. 
  • Understand, follow, and (where applicable) enforce BYU Expeditions policies addressing general conduct, youth protection, sexual misconduct, and standards of communication. 
  • Complete the BYU Expeditions Staff Online Training prior to Staff Orientation and continue study throughout the summer. 

 

Specific Role Descriptions

Session Coordinator 

The session coordinator oversees the entire session. They are responsible for site office, coordination with the administration over the specific session, and escalations involving youth participants or staff regarding the BYU Expeditions Ethos. Session coordinators work closely with the Session Director to ensure that each session is organized and operating smoothly. Session coordinators report directly to the administration over the session. 

Operations Coordinator 

The operations coordinator is responsible for the program execution. They oversee the schedule, ensuring that any schedule changes or revisions are communicated to the rest of the staff. They also are responsible for helping all staff understand the importance of the activities at each session. Operation coordinators report directly to the session coordinator. 

Logistics Coordinator 

The logistics coordinator is responsible for all materials and technology required at the session. This could include, but is not limited to: acquiring and distributing materials, inventory at the session, and repair or maintenance of any material. The logistics coordinator understands how to run, troubleshoot, clean, and update technology used at the session, and is responsible for returning it to the office. Logistic coordinators report directly to the session coordinator. 

Health Coordinator 

The health coordinator is responsible for the health of the program and session. Health coordinators will be over the individual health of each participant and staff at the session, as well as the overall health and safety of the session, including environmental monitoring. Health coordinators will work closely with the health administrator to understand and follow health policies and procedures. Health coordinators report directly to the session coordinator and the health administrator. 

Training Coordinator 

The training coordinator is responsible for the training and development of the counselors. Training coordinators work closely with all counselors to help answer questions, provide feedback, and make development recommendations. The training coordinator will also be responsible to document and inform the office of any disciplinary action necessary with staff. The training coordinator reports directly to the session coordinator and the hiring manager. 

 

Qualifications
  • Be a young single adult member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  • Be a minimum of 20 years old by May 15th of the summer for which you are applying to work.
  • Accept as a condition of employment compliance with the Brigham Young University Honor Code and to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
  • Have previous BYU Expeditions/EFY/FSY employment experience OR equivalent leadership experience supervising peers and/or youth. 
  • Abide by the BYU Expeditions employee dress and appearance standards as found on the BYU Expeditions website. 
  • Be 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, but not limited to: playing games, walking up and down stairs, running, jumping, and dancing. If involved with Adventure sessions, these activities would also include, but are not limited to: river rafting, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, climbing, rappelling, canyoneering, mountain biking, hiking, and shooting sports.  
  • Be able to accompany youth for extended periods of time over long distances throughout the day.
  • Be able to supervise, interact positively with, and teach youth from early in the morning to late at night, maintaining the mental and physical well-being and emotional stability necessary to help all youth, while continuing to perform other job responsibilities, including in stressful situations. 
  • Be able to understand and respond to youth participants’ and colleagues’ words, actions, and nonverbal communication in ways that help youth participants have a positive and uplifting experience.
  • Be able to respond in kind and helpful ways that protect youth safety and well-being when youth participants have needs, including during the night. 
  • Be able to make procedural decisions while exercising good judgement, reliability, and accountability. 
  • Be 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 is not offering employment with BYU Expeditions as an internship, work experience, OPT, or any other visa-related opportunity and will not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this position in the United States of America. Merely holding a passport does not of itself constitute authorization to work.  
  • Complete all mandatory online and in-person training in May 2027 (transportation to and from training is at your own liability and expense). 
  • Be willing to travel to various BYU Expeditions locations as needed. Travel to sessions is assigned, arranged, and paid for by BYU Expeditions and will originate from and return to Brigham Young University (please see the BYU Expeditions Travel policy on the BYU Expeditions employment website). 

 

Preferred
  • Previous BYU Expeditions, EFY, or FSY coordinator, assistant coordinator, lead counselor, or health coordinator experience.   
Session DirectorApplication Opens Nov. 16

BYU Expeditions Session Directors work as on-site leaders at sessions, helping the leadership team in overseeing the weekly program and ensuring that all have the opportunity to leave better than they came. We seek individuals with strong faith in Jesus Christ and in His Restored Gospel to serve as role models of divine sisterhood and honorable priesthood holders, future missionaries, mothers, fathers, and leaders in the Lord’s Church and kingdom.

Payment for BYU Expeditions Session Directors is $700 for a week-long contract.

 

Responsibilities
  • Prepare and deliver messages that not only engage and interest the participants but help inspire and motivate them to live more like the Savior.
  • Work with local session personnel, staff, and all participants in a professional manner to facilitate on-site coordination of assigned BYU Expeditions sessions, as directed by an administrator.
  • Assist in the training and development of all staff to maximize their ability to work effectively with participants, as directed by program administrators. Specifically, demonstrate proficient formal and informal teaching techniques and create a learning atmosphere in which all recognize and learn by the Spirit.
  • Help all youth have a positive and uplifting experience and, as needed, assist coordinators in handling youth disciplinary situations with sensitivity.
  • Give clear direction and provide corrective feedback to staff regarding their responsibilities and job performance in working with participants.
  • Understand, follow, and (where applicable) enforce BYU Expeditions policies addressing general conduct, youth protection, sexual misconduct, and standards of communication.
  • Complete the BYU Expeditions Staff Online Training prior to first contracted week.

 

Qualifications
  • Ability to demonstrate quality teaching and communication skills while maintaining a professional appearance, genuine sincerity, and a willingness to share personal testimony of the Savior 
  • Willingness to adhere to all applicable BYU Expeditions policies, including those that prohibit promotion of any personal goods or services or any organization or its products
  • Accept as a condition of employment compliance with the Brigham Young University Honor Code and to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
  • Have previous BYU Expeditions/EFY/FSY employment experience OR equivalent leadership experience supervising peers and/or youth.
  • 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.
  • Be willing to travel to various BYU Expeditions locations as needed. Travel to sessions is assigned, arranged, and paid for by BYU Expeditions and will originate from and return to Brigham Young University (please see the BYU Expeditions Travel policy on the BYU Expeditions employment website).
CounselorApplication Opens Nov. 16

BYU Expeditions Counselors are the single most important factor contributing to the success of the program. We seek individuals with strong faith in Jesus Christ and in His Restored Gospel to serve as role models of divine sisterhood and honorable priesthood holders, future missionaries, mothers, fathers, and leaders in the Lord's Church and kingdom. 

Payment for a BYU Expeditions Counselor is $800 for a week-long contract. 

 

General Responsibilities
  • Willingly and responsibly work to promote the physical safety and spiritual well-being of participants attending BYU Expeditions, especially those in your assigned group. 
  • Effectively teach (formally and informally) in a group setting and lead interactive discussions about religious and spiritual topics, creating a learning atmosphere that will help youth recognize and learn by the Spirit.
  • Conduct and lead spiritual devotionals, scripture study, and group prayers with youth in your assigned group.
  • Help all youth have a positive and uplifting experience and, as needed, handle youth disciplinary situations with sensitivity. 
  • Be able to demonstrate the mental and physical health necessary to safely engage with, be present with, and be responsible for groups of youth throughout the day and night while continuing to perform 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 (where applicable) enforce respective BYU Expeditions policies addressing general conduct, youth protection, sexual misconduct, and standards of communication. 
  • Complete the BYU Expeditions Staff Online Training prior to Staff Orientation and continue study throughout the summer. 

 

Qualifications
  • Be a young adult member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 
  • Be a minimum of 19 years old by the first contracted week of 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 BYU Expeditions (see BYU Expeditions employment website for updates). 
  • Accept as a condition of employment compliance with the Brigham Young University Honor Code and to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. 
  • Abide by the BYU Expeditions employee dress and appearance standards as found on the BYU Expeditions Employment website. 
  • 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, but not limited to: playing games, walking up and down stairs, running, jumping, and dancing. If involved with Adventure sessions, these activities would also include, but not limited to: 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. 
  • Safely engage with, be present with, and responsible for groups of youth throughout the day and night while continuing to perform other job responsibilities. 
  • 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 May 2027 (transportation to and from training is at your own liability and expense). 
  • Be willing to travel to various BYU Expeditions locations as needed. Travel to sessions is assigned, arranged, and paid for by BYU Expeditions and will originate from and return to Brigham Young University (please see the BYU Expeditions Travel policy on the BYU Expeditions employment website). 

 

Additional Qualifications for Married Counselors
  • Complete a separate application for each individual with the understanding that resignation or termination of one spouse will result in disqualification of the other 
  • Be willing to spend each night in a dorm/tent without their spouse 

 

Preferred
  • Have experience working with youth.

For any questions regarding these positions, please contact the BYU Expeditions Hiring Team at expeditionshiring@byu.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer: m/w/vets/disability