Summer Staff Conference Center Family Ministries Childrens Coordinator
About The Position
The Family Ministry Children’s Coordinator assists the Children’s Ministry Director with programming in a camp setting, developing knowledge and skills while helping create events where guests take one step closer to Jesus in a manner consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (MHA) mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Ministerial staff are expected to demonstrate Christian faith through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior, and to embrace and affirm MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff are expected to participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The Coordinator supports Family Camp Children’s Ministry programming and thematic elements, and provides summer leadership and management support for Day Camp and Child Care. The role works cooperatively across departments and may include other duties assigned by the supervisor. The physical environment includes indoor and outdoor work in varying weather and conditions. The schedule is flexible and includes some evenings, many weekends, and several holidays. Travel may be required 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 (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 provide a strong Christian role model.
- Ability to creatively lead and teach with patience and 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 whenever 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 adhere to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Beliefs, Standards of Conduct, dress code, and professional grooming and appearance standards.
- Must comply with MHA employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and personal vehicles used for business purposes.
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, or arid conditions; sit, stand, squat, stoop, twist, and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
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.
- Act as a summer Coordinator over Day Camp and Child Care Leadership.
- Support Day Camp and Child Care Team Leads through mid-summer evaluations, troubleshooting, and conflict mediation.
- Help plan and execute summer staff training in Day Camp and Child Care.
- Work in a team environment with cross-departmental cooperation.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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Career Level
Entry Level
