Summer Staff Conference Center Chief of Staff

Mount Hermon Associationorporated•Mount Hermon, CA

About The Position

The Conference Center Chief of Staff oversees the community life of Summer Staff with a pastoral heart and professional mindset. The role supports and motivates summer staff as they pursue their ministry goals and leads by example to promote smooth execution of staff roles, community development, staff morale, and open, engaging team dynamics consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (MHA) Mission, Vision, and Values. This is a ministerial position. Ministerial staff are expected to reflect their Christian faith in their work, stewardship, relationships, and conduct while embracing MHA’s mission, vision, and beliefs. Staff participate in community prayer, worship, and spiritual activities, including staff meetings, programs, Bible study, and staff gatherings. The Chief of Staff recruits, trains, and supervises Staff Counselors; supports summer staff’s spiritual growth and community life; coordinates summer staff housing, arrivals, departures, and activities; and provides operational support to Family Camp programming. The position also coordinates bonus job assignments with Conference Center Department Leads and performs other duties assigned by the supervisor. The position is full-time from late May through mid-August and involves 0–10 hours per week during the rest of the year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
CPR/First Aid certification before arriving at camp.
At least 18 years old.
A deep and growing relationship with God, active involvement in a local church, a Christ-centered Biblical worldview consistent with MHA’s Statement of Faith and Standards of Conduct, and commitment to healthy relationships and accountability.
High emotional intelligence, including the ability to recognize and manage one’s own emotions and understand the emotions of others.
Compassion for youth of all ages and ability to serve as a strong Christian role model.
Ability to work with and lead a team using good judgment and decision-making.
Strong relational skills and ability to execute a program through people.
Comfort interacting with staff, management at all levels, and guests of all ages.
Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
Mature understanding of and respect for authority, peers, camp guidelines, and principles.
Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction, and to engage in active listening.
Ability to participate in a variety of outdoor activities.
A hands-on attitude and willingness to step in where needed.
Agreement to and compliance with MHA employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and use of personal vehicles for business purposes.
Adherence to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements, as well as the company dress code and professional grooming and appearance standards.
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in leadership roles.
Prior or current experience developing and leading large groups or teams.
Previous experience at MHA.
Experience recruiting a large seasonal workforce.

Responsibilities

Recruit, interview, and train a Staff Counselor Team of at least four people.
Develop and oversee Staff Counselor training in partnership with the Family Ministries Director, including spiritual and job-specific guidance.
Supervise and mentor Staff Counselors through weekly training and intentional support as they care for summer staff, support Family Ministry program elements, and develop community activities.
Meet every other week with the Family Ministries Director for a one-on-one.
Coach Conference Center Summer Staff and provide resources for community development, spiritual growth, and conflict resolution when needed.
Work with the Family Ministries Director to plan and facilitate Summer Staff Training Week.
Send summer staff pre-arrival information, including packing and check-in details.
Help coordinate summer staff arrivals and departures and manage roommate assignments.
Oversee and facilitate weekly community-life events, including at least four Saturday activities during the summer.
Host a weekly gathering where Conference Center Summer Staff can grow in faith, worship, and community; coordinate speakers and worship leaders with the Family Ministries Director.
Meet individually with each summer staff member for a discipleship-grounded one-on-one during the summer.
Manage emergency-room runs, food deliveries, and other medical or mental-health needs of summer staff as they arise.
Manage day-to-day residence hall operations, including key distribution, room changes, and building maintenance requests.
Work with the Family Ministries Director and HR to manage, document, and oversee community coaching conversations and personal improvement plans when needed.
Partner with the Family Ministries Coordinator to provide key support for Family Camp programming.
Create the summer shuttle-driver schedule for Train Day and pancake breakfasts and communicate assignments to drivers.
Work with Staff Counselors each Sunday to set up and tear down the Carnival as instructed by the Family Ministries Coordinator.
Work with Staff Counselors each Tuesday to set up and tear down Zumba and S’mores activities in partnership with the program team, as instructed by the Family Ministries Coordinator.
Work with Staff Counselors each Friday to set up and tear down Mall Party activities in partnership with the program team, as instructed by the Family Ministries Coordinator.
Work with Conference Center Department Leads to develop a bonus job schedule for summer staff and check weekly on staff attendance and performance in those roles.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.