Elementary Program - ELP
About The Position
SpringHill’s Emerging Leader Program (ELP) is a three-year program designed to develop the next generation of Christian leaders through spiritual mentoring, community relationships, and practical work experience. Participants earn an MA in Outdoor Adventure Leadership while developing their faith and leadership skills. The program prepares emerging leaders to lead themselves and create environments that develop others as leaders and disciples of Jesus. ELP roles provide responsibility for recruiting, hiring, training, and leading a team of leaders. Each role focuses on a program area and contributes to developing program elements and shaping the summer team’s culture. Academic and spiritual formation components are described on SpringHill’s Emerging Leader Program website. The position is based in Evart, Michigan, reports to the Manager of Young Leader Development, and includes 29 hours per week during part of the year, with full-time hours during the summer season. It has seasonal staff as direct reports.
Requirements
- Commitment to SpringHill’s mission and ministry philosophy.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 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.
- Ability to lift, bend, and twist; push and pull loads; frequently lift up to 35 pounds; and occasionally lift 35–100 pounds 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 and in connection with recruiting.
- As 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 assigned 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
