Summer Staff Redwood Camp Craft Lead

Mount Hermon Associationorporated • Mount Hermon, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Redwood Camp (RWC) Craft Lead works with the Core Team and RWC Program Coordinator to develop, implement, and oversee the RWC program. The role provides direction and leadership for camp crafts programs in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position: staff are expected to demonstrate their Christian faith through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior, and to embrace MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff are expected to join gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.

The Craft Lead leads the craft program and supervises program personnel who assist with crafts and trading post implementation. The role also supports other RWC projects, helps maintain clean and orderly camp workspaces and supplies, assists with the trading post as needed, and operates the camp bank while maintaining detailed transaction records. The position requires onsite community living and work both indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• CPR and First Aid certification before arriving at camp.
• Love for children of all ages.
• Effective leadership and communication skills; organized and flexible, with the ability to adjust to challenging situations.
• Mature understanding of and respect for authority, peers, camp guidelines, and principles.
• Ability to teach imaginatively and passionately and think creatively.
• Ability to maintain a strong, team-oriented work ethic with general program staff.
• Emotional maturity and willingness to accept responsibility.
• Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
• Motivation and ability to lead with empathy and discipline.
• Ability to problem-solve on the job.
• A desire to serve wherever and whoever is in need.
• At least 18 years of age due to onsite community living requirements.
• Adherence to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements, as well as the company dress code and professional standards for grooming and appearance.
• Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• College graduate preferred.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Prior experience in leadership roles in camp settings preferred.
• Familiarity with RWC ministry preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Imagine, implement, delegate, and supervise the RWC craft program.
• Provide assistance with miscellaneous projects relating to the RWC program.
• Help keep camp areas, including workspaces and supplies, clean and orderly.
• Assist with operating the trading post as needed.
• Operate the camp bank and keep detailed records of all transactions.
• Maintain inventory, organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of the office and supplies.
• Supervise program personnel assisting with RWC craft and trading post program implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED