We're accepting applications for the position of Peer Minister. Our Board has yet to decide if we are able to hire one or two students, but please apply if you are interested. Highlights from the job description:
- 6 - 10 hours each week while classes are in session at GMU;
- Community facilitation to help build our community and enable it to serve Christ;
- Helping to plan and coordinate activities (retreats, worship, fellowship events, service opportunities, etc.);
- Brainstorming new and creative ways our ministry can serve and/or reach out to the GMU community;
- Pay will be hourly at a rate competitive with other jobs on campus.
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Other opportunities you might be interested in this year (or to start thinking about for the future) are below.
I have more information on all of these programs, so please contact me at gmuLutherans@bbuss.com if you want more information or contact information.
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SUMMER:
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Holden Village (http://www.holdenvillage.org/):
Tucked in the Cascade Mountains in central Washington state, Holden Village is a unique experience. All positions come with free room and board, but you wouldn't work here for the money. (Area heads get $300/month and everyone else volunteers.) Serve for a little as three weeks and you will remember it for the rest of your life. To get more information, click on "Work at Holden" then "Short Term".
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (http://www.elca.org/camps/):
All across the country, camps hire counselors to run their summer programs. This is very rewarding experience. To find a camp in a specific state, go to http://www.elca.org/camps/search.asp -- don't enter a city unless you know exactly what you are looking for. Go to the individual camp website for more information and to apply. The closest camp to GMU is probably Mar-Lu-Ridge in Maryland: http://www.elca.org/offsite.asp?URL=http://www.mar-lu-ridge.org
ELCA Paid Summer Internships (in Chicago) - see http://www.elca.org/employment and scroll down half way to to the INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES box to see a complete listing and to apply by 3/15/2008. Examples include:
- Development Services Intern - provide support to the Office for Global Mission Support through assistance with: sponsorship data-base entry, donor mailings, preparing packets for summer GM missionary events, miscellaneous clerical tasks, and other duties.
- Editing Intern with "The Lutheran" ( http://www.thelutheran.org/template/index.cfm ) - develop, write, edit and manage general news and feature stories, work with Art Committee to create photos/art to accompany stories.
- News Service Intern with ELCA Communications ( http://www.elca.org/communication/ ) - The intern will conduct interviews and write news stories related to ELCA ministries and its people. The intern will be considered a member of the ELCA news staff, and will attend staff meetings. Some travel.
- World Hunger Intern with ELCA Church In Society - Contribute to the significant work and mission of ELCA World Hunger (http://www.elca.org/hunger/whatwedo/guidelines.html), including conducting research for initiatives on topics such as: HIV and AIDS, malaria, and hunger education resources. Serve on the core planning team for the 2008 World Hunger Synod Leadership Gathering. Contribute to a number of World Hunger print and web resources. Work with experienced professionals, building and exploring your skills to work both within the ELCA and the wider anti-poverty community.
- Assistant to Studies Department and Justice for Women Intern with ELCA Church in Society ( http://www.elca.org/churchinsociety/ ) - Half-time in Studies and half-time in Justice for Women. The responsibilities in Justice for Women are in: conference planning support, communication, and curriculum development. Examples: assistance with electronic registration design; personal contact about a Lutheran feminist theology conference with seminaries and other stakeholders; dismantling sexism educational modules from young adult perspectives and discussion starters for youth. The responsibilities in Studies will be related mostly to cross referencing and proofing "Journal of Lutheran Ethics" (www.elca.org/jle) and working on publicity and awareness for "Faithful Journey" youth Web site.
- Web Intern with ELCA Communications - Web development for ELCA.org assisting with migratin of content to the Sitecore content management system (CMS).
ALL YEAR:
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Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC):
LVC is looking for 108 talented and passionate adults to work full-time in social justice organizations and ministries. LVC is a full-time program that offers people a one-year opportunity for spiritual and personal exploration while working for social justice, living in intentional community and simplifying their lifestyles. Volunteers are matched with non-profit organizations in Baltimore, MD; Wilmington, DE; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN; Seattle and Tacoma, WA; and the SF Bay Area, CA. Volunteers receive health insurance, time off for retreats and vacation, and a stipend to cover basic living and personal expenses. Most receive a $4700 Americorps Education Award, access to seminary and graduate school scholarships and helpful career development opportunities. Member of LVC unite their time and talents with the time and talents of society's marginalized people. (Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.) Application deadlines for the 2008-2009 program year are right around the corner! Applications are received on a rolling basis with the following deadlines: March 14 and May 1. Download an application today from www.LutheranVolunteerCorps.org/Volunteers.htm.
ELCA Global Mission:
Would you be interested in taking a year to do service ministry? Some examples of what this might include:
- Community building and helping children and the homeless in Argentina or Uruguay;
- Minister the the "untouchables" in India;
- Work with churches or educational centers in Jerusalem and the West Bank;
- Help orphans and fight HIV/AIDS in South Africa; or
- Work with organizations dedicated to education and justice in Mexico City.
http://www.elca.org/globalserve/youngadults/
http://www.elca.org/globalserve/YAGM2008.pdf
http://www.elca.org/globalserve/explore-9-07-four.pdf
http://www.elca.org/globalserve
YOUTH ENCOUNTER:
Youth Encounter specializes in relational youth ministry, service ministry, and team-based music ministry. Get more information at http://www.youthencounter.org/
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If you don't see what you are looking for, contact me with what you want and I might be able to point you in the right direction.
