Activities ELP

SpringHill Experiences • Evart, MI

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About The Position

SpringHill’s Emerging Leader Program (ELP) is a three-year program for developing Christian leaders through spiritual mentoring, community relationships, and practical work experience. Participants pursue an MA in Outdoor Adventure Leadership while growing in faith and leadership skills. The program focuses on learning to lead oneself and creating environments that develop others as leaders and disciples of Jesus.

ELP roles provide responsibility for recruiting, hiring, and training a team of leaders. Each role also has a program focus, giving the graduate opportunities to develop program elements and help shape the summer team’s culture. Academic and spiritual formation components are described on SpringHill’s Emerging Leader Program website.

This Activities ELP role is based in Evart, Michigan, reports to the Manager of Young Leader Development, and has seasonal staff as direct reports. It is part-time at 29 hours per week, with full-time work during the summer season.

Requirements

• Commitment to SpringHill’s mission and ministry philosophy.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised for extended periods.
• Comfort traveling within the Midwest on a weekly basis.
• Ability to exercise judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to provide fun and engaging experiences for SpringHill guests and campers.
• Must be able to lift, bend, and twist.
• Ability to push and pull loads.
• Ability to lift frequently up to 35 lbs. and occasionally 35–100 lbs. with assistance.
• Good hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in camping ministry.

Responsibilities

• Recruit summer leaders to serve at all SpringHill locations, including through campus visits and interviews.
• Assist in creating programming for SpringHill events during the summer season and in connection with recruiting.
• When applicable to the role, safely and effectively operate SpringHill activities for guest groups and/or campers.
• Serve in summer leadership positions at SpringHill.
• Build a missional community for the respective team before summer, lead the team during summer, and evaluate it for improvement.
• Ensure a Gospel-centered, transformative experience at the camp site for campers, leaders, and allies.
• Complete other duties assigned by the Manager of Young Leader Development and other managers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time