This category is for permanent staff who are on staff year-round either full-time or part-time.

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Are you being called to Youth Dynamics? About Open Positions Youth Dynamics is seeking full- and part-time staff to help fulfill the mission of Youth Dynamics in all our community locations. Here is a list of our current locations. If you feel called to join one of our existing teams, please click on the apply…

Stacie Paz

Staff, Columbia Valley

Stacie Paz Staff, Columbia Valley About Stacie Paz Stacie was born in Portland, Oregon and grew up in Tigard, Oregon. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Education, specializing in prevention of gang and youth violence. During college, she lead bible studies with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship and was on staff helping…

Jessica Ronhaar

Regional Director, Western Washington

Jessica Ronhaar Area Director, Stilly Valley / Regional Director, Western Washington About Jessica Ronhaar I moved from Orange County, California in 2007 to work for Youth Dynamics in Arlington, Washington. I started as area staff, then advanced to become the area Director in Arlington, known as Stilly Valley, and now I am the Western Washington…

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Base Director, Salmon River Adventure Base

Robert Guerin Base Director, Salmon River Adventure Base Hi, I’m Robert “Tex” Guerin   I had the privilege of being on the first trip that Youth Dynamics did on the Lower Salmon River almost 30 years ago. It was a powerful way to experience God then, and it still is today. As the Salmon River…

Ryan Bentley 2020

Base Director, Idaho

Ryan Bentley Base Director, Idaho About Ryan Bentley Washington Adventure Volunteer 2001-2009 Idaho Summer Staff 2009 Idaho Program Manager 2009-2017 IdahoAdventure Director 2017-Present   I showed up to my first Youth Dynamics adventure trip pretty sure that the Christian rafters would make me use a bible as a paddle or something strange like that. However,…

Teliesha Batuik

Program Manager, Idaho

Teliesh Batuik Program Manager Youth Dynamics Adventures Idaho About Teliesha Batuik I first felt called into youth ministry when I was about 13.  I was in church with my mom and heard someone talk about a treatment center for at risk youth. At that moment I knew I wanted to help teens when I grew…

Ryan Everest

Facilities & Maintenance Manager, Stonewater

Ryan Everest Facilities & Maintenance Manager, Stonewater About Ryan Everest I was born and raised in Washington state and have spent most of my life in the Plain Valley. I have a passion for the outdoors, whether it’s cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, or just taking a drive up a mountain road, I love spending time…

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Maintenance Manager, Stonewater

Joshua Steffen Maintenance Manager, Stonewater About Joshua Comming Soon! Contact Info 509-763-3161 jsteffen@yd.org Support Stonewater! Support Stonewater! Close

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Retreat Cleaning Coordinator, Stonewater

Gracia Kellogg Retreat Cleaning Coordinator, Stonewater About Gracia Kellogg I’m excited to join the Youth Dynamics team as a cleaning coordinator this winter. I just got back from over 6 months of traveling abroad through 10 different countries. I was lucky enough to be brought up in a strong Christian household and community through private…

Tim Nieuwsma

Area Director, Nooksack Valley

Tim Nieuwsma Area Director, Nooksack Valley About Tim Nieuwsma I want to see more young peoples’ lives changed by the love and truth of Jesus Christ. This is the work of the Holy Spirit. It is a joy, privilege, and calling to participate in this work of God. Our part in this work begins with…