This category is for staff who are located at the Idaho adventure base.

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Intern, Idaho

Tristan Stuemke Intern, Idaho About Tristan Hello, I’m Tristan! Growing up in Alaska, adventure was always at my back door; whether it was backpacking, skiing, or climbing, the feats of God’s creation were always calling my name. I came to know Christ in the spring of 2021 at a youth retreat in Soldotna, Alaska. From…

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Intern, Idaho

Ezra Broughton Intern, Idaho About Ezra Hi! My name is Ezra Broughton and I have a passion for missions and the outdoors. I got saved at the age of 18, and since then I’ve had a growing passion for mission work and spreading the Gospel. Here at Youth Dynamics that means building relationships with local…

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Summer Staff

Summer Staff Positions About Open Positions Each summer Youth Dynamics Adventures hires a select number of talented young adults from all over the world to lead adventure trips for teens in Washington, Idaho and Oregon. The Summer Staff ministry team is an integral part of Youth Dynamics Adventures, which is committed to reaching today’s youth…

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Staff Opportunities

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…

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…

Kimarie Graham

Business Coordinator, Idaho

Kimarie Graham Business Coordinator, Idaho About Kimarie Graham As the business coordinator, I get to love students through the work of organizing the financial aspect of the adventure base. It is work that I love to do, and through this ministry, I am blessed. Through the ministry here in Idaho, I know students can find…

Brandon Burie 2022

Marketing Coordinator, Idaho

Brandon Burie Marketing Coordinator, Idaho About Brandon Burie Hi all! My favorite memories from growing up all seem to involve some adventure in the outdoors whether it be skiing, hiking, the beach, or football in the yard, being outside was a big part of my childhood and I believe is a big factor in who…

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Associate Staffing Manager, Idaho

Rachel Weisz Associate Staffing Manager, Idaho About Rachel Growing up in Anacortes, Washington, as the child of a former staffer and surrounded by Youth Dynamics staff, I was aware of YD from a young age. I’ve always loved the outdoors and grew up hiking, kayaking, skiing, and camping. On a YD trip down the Owyhee…

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Staffing Manager, Idaho

Garrett Koepke Staffing Manager, Idaho Hi, I’m Garrett! My desire is to impart the Father’s heart to others, empower them to pursue their calling, and release them to the nations to do the same for others. My position as Staffing Manager at Youth Dynamics allows me to effectively combine this desire with the power of…