Summer Staff Conference Center Family Ministries Childrens Coordinator

Mount Hermon Associationorporated•Mount Hermon, CA

19h

About The Position

The Family Ministry Children’s Coordinator is a ministerial position focused on developing knowledge and skills in camp programming within the Children’s Ministries program. The Coordinator assists the Children’s Ministry Director in creating events that help guests take one step closer to Jesus, consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (MHA) mission, vision, and values. Ministerial staff are expected to demonstrate their Christian faith through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior, and to affirm MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. They help define, cultivate, and lead MHA’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats. All staff are expected to attend gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The Coordinator assists with Family Camp Children’s Ministry programming and thematic development, and provides summer leadership and management support for Day Camp and Child Care. The role includes helping train summer staff, supporting Team Leads, and collaborating across departments. The position requires work both indoors and outdoors in varied weather and terrain, a flexible schedule that includes some evenings, many weekends, and several holidays, and possible travel for summer staff recruiting and church promotions. Participation in the Summer Staff Program is required as a component of the internship program.

Requirements

Experience working with primary- and junior-aged children, specified as grades 2–6.
Experience in leadership roles.
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Skills using a personal computer and various software packages.
Ability to learn quickly and acclimate to different environments and groups.
Ability to serve as a strong Christian role model.
Ability to lead and teach creatively, patiently, and with clear instruction.
Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
Mature understanding of camp guidelines and principles, and respect for authority and peers.
Ability to engage in active listening and a variety of outdoor activities.
Willingness to serve when needed.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, many weekends, and several holidays.
May be required to travel for summer staff recruiting and church promotions.
Must participate in the Summer Staff Program as a component of the internship program.
Must complete a satisfactory background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Must agree to and comply with MHA’s employee driving guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Camp counseling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating, facilitating, and assessing Family Camp Children’s Ministry programs, ensuring the vision, theming, and curriculum are implemented.
Participate in theme development, including planning, coordinating, and implementing thematic elements.
Provide summer leadership as a Coordinator over Day Camp and Child Care Leadership.
Support Day Camp and Child Care Team Leads with mid-summer evaluations, troubleshooting, and conflict mediation.
Help plan and execute training for summer staff in Day Camp and Child Care.
Work in a team environment and cooperate across departments.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Attend staff gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.
Adhere to MHA’s mission, vision, beliefs, standards of conduct, dress code, and professional grooming standards.
Comply with MHA employee driving guidelines when using MHA-owned or personal vehicles for business purposes.