Summer Staff Conference Center Middle School Lead
About The Position
The Family Camp Middle School Lead develops, leads, and oversees programming for the Family Camp Middle School program. The Lead supports and equips staff to deliver holistic, excellent, developmentally appropriate programs that help students take steps toward Jesus, consistent with Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Ministerial staff are expected to demonstrate their Christian faith in their work, stewardship, relationships, and conduct, and to embrace Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The position supervises Family Camp Middle School staff and the Assistant Lead, and involves coordinating program development with the Family Camp High School Assistant Lead and other departments. The Lead also supports campers’ safety and well-being, parent communication, budgeting and purchasing, schedules, and program evaluation.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- College experience.
- CPR/First Aid certification before arriving at camp.
- Prior or current experience working with junior high students in ministry settings.
- Experience in leadership roles while working with college-age students and young adults.
- At least 18 years of age because the position requires onsite community living.
- Leadership skills and emotional and spiritual maturity.
- Strong relational skills and high energy for engaging with youth.
- Ability to articulate the Gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
- Mature understanding of and respect for authority, peers, camp guidelines, and principles.
- Creativity, attention to detail, and ability to follow through on projects.
- Flexibility and ability to adjust and problem-solve in challenging situations.
- Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
- Adherence to Mount Hermon’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 ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Prior camp counseling experience.
Responsibilities
- Disciple, train, and supervise Family Camp Middle School staff, equipping them to disciple students and help students encounter God and connect with others.
- Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for students and staff.
- Ensure campers’ emotional and physical safety and well-being.
- Work with the Family Camp High School Assistant Lead to develop and implement programming for junior high and high school campers attending Family Camp.
- Coordinate with necessary departments and prepare and distribute schedules to relevant parties.
- Provide financial oversight, including budgeting and purchasing.
- Communicate clearly and openly with parents.
- Implement and document program inventory and evaluation.
- Attend a weekly meeting with the Family Ministries Youth Intern and the Leadership Team.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Family Ministries Youth Intern and/or Family Ministry Staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
