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Trip Leader Program

   

Applications for 2013 summer positions are now closed. Please check back in October 2013 if you are interested in being a Trip Leader for the summer of 2014. 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervise international travel of a co-ed group consisting of 19 LDS youth between the ages 16-19
  • Be responsible for the physical and spiritual well-being of each participant
  • Oversee a major construction project, including payments for workmen and materials
  • Execute all planned activities and ensure groups stay on schedule
  • Coordinate the scheduled local activities with the Church members
  • Foster lasting relationships among youth in the group
  • Be an outstanding example of a disciple of Jesus Christ

Requirements

  • Be a minimum of 23 years of age
  • Hold a temple recommend or be eligible to hold a temple recommend
  • Be available for some or all of the trip dates
  • Enjoy working with youth
  • Excel under pressure
  • Be resilient in changing conditions
  • Be able to organize large groups for a variety of activities and projects
  • Have the ability to motivate and discipline when necessary
  • Be enthusiastic, organized and dependable
  • Be willing to abide by and enforce HEFY trip standards

Strongly Preferred

  • Served a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • Previous experience working with youth
  • Previous EFY Counselor experience
  • Previous international experience