Activities ELP

SpringHill Experiences • Evart, MI

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The SpringHill Emerging Leader Program is designed to develop the next generation of Christian leaders through spiritual mentoring, community relationships, and practical work experience. Participants pursue an MA in Outdoor Adventure Leadership and develop their faith and leadership skills during the three-year program. The role focuses on learning to lead oneself and creating environments that develop others as leaders and disciples of Jesus. ELP roles include responsibility for recruiting, hiring, and training a team of leaders, as well as contributing to program development 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, and reports to the Manager of Young Leader Development. It is part-time at 29 hours per week, with full-time work during the summer season. The role has seasonal staff as direct reports.

Requirements

• Commitment to SpringHill’s mission and ministry philosophy.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised for extended periods.
• Comfort with weekly travel within the Midwest.
• 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.
• Ability to push and pull loads.
• Ability to lift frequently up to 35 pounds and occasionally 35–100 pounds with assistance.
• Good hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in camping ministry.

Responsibilities

• Engage in recruiting summer leaders for all SpringHill locations, including campus visits and interviewing.
• Assist in creating programming for SpringHill events during the summer season and in connection with recruiting.
• As applicable to the role, safely and effectively operate SpringHill activities to facilitate meaningful experiences 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