Monday morning I was offered a position with Liberty University as Event Coordinator for the Recruitment department. I was thrilled to accept this position. Of the various positions I had interviewed for, I felt this was really the best fit for my skills and God-given gifts. I'll begin July 30.
As Event Coordinator, I'll be responsible for coordinating two major on-campus events which occur multiple times a year. The first is a multi-day event known as "Campus for a Weekend," which runs Wednesday-Sunday two times each semester. Prospective students, parents and youth pastors will come for the extended weekend to experience first-hand the university. Similarly, "Friendly Fridays" is a one-day event for the same group of people but on a smaller, more condensed scale. This is five times a semester and every other weekend in the summer. I will have my hands full!
I'm excited about this position because in addition to really loving events and details, I absolutely love the idea of being involved in young people's lives during the crucial time of selecting the right college. I have jokingly said that I am young enough to relate to the teens while being old enough to re-assure parents... there's alot of truth to this and I trust that God will use my experiences and heart for others to encourage and equip our "customers" to make the right decision. In addition to interacting with students and parents, I will also work with practically every department on the campus in preparation for the events, which will be a wonderful way to be immersed in the culture immediately and get to understand what makes this university work.
Secretly, I have always wanted to be a tour guide... I thought I'd be a great tour guide for the Belle Meade Plantation in Nashville, but that never panned out. Well, dreams really DO come true because in my "down time" I will give tours of the University! In fact, I'll be "housed" in the Visitor's Center - a massive plantation house - and get to work with some great people that really know Liberty. And, no need to buy any new clothes, they have polos or "uniforms" for us to wear! Seriously... what more could I want? I can't even wear my Petite Boutique clothes because I'm STILL post-maternity! God is good, and takes care of even the most minor details of our lives.
God is GOOD.....we are excited for you and know you are going to LOVE you job!!
Love,
The McAlisters
Posted by: Barb McAlister | July 09, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Hi Laurie,
Heidi told me about your new job, it sounds like the perfect fit. I am so happy for you, and the ways that God will be able to use you. Congrats!
Peace,
Betty Goracke-Olguin
Posted by: Betty Goracke Olguin | August 08, 2009 at 10:47 PM