Summer Staff Conference Center Family Ministry Youth Coordinator
About The Position
The Family Ministry Youth Coordinator is a ministerial summer staff position based at Mount Hermon’s conference center in Santa Cruz, California. The coordinator develops knowledge and skills in camp programming while assisting the Family Ministry Program Manager in creating events that help guests take one step closer to Jesus, consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s mission, vision, and values. Ministerial staff are expected to conduct their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior as followers of Jesus Christ and to affirm MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. All staff participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The coordinator provides summer leadership for Junior High and High School programs and supports the development, delivery, and assessment of Family Camp youth programming. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The role requires a flexible schedule, including some evenings, many weekends, and several holidays. The employee may travel for summer staff recruiting and church promotions and must participate in the Summer Staff Program as a component of the internship program. The employee must adhere to MHA’s stated principles, dress code, and professional grooming standards, comply with employee driving guidelines, complete a satisfactory background investigation, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. The physical environment includes indoor and outdoor work in varied weather and conditions, with lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and other physical activities.
Requirements
- Experience working with Junior High and High School aged children (grades 7–12).
- Experience in leadership roles.
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed toward objectives without supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Skill 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 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.
- Adherence to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Beliefs, and Standards of Conduct, as well as its dress code and professional grooming standards.
- Agreement to comply with MHA employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned and personal vehicles used for business.
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Camp counseling experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in creating, facilitating, and assessing Family Camp Youth Ministry programs, ensuring that the vision, theming, and curriculum are implemented.
- Participate in theme development, including planning, coordinating, and implementing thematic elements.
- Coordinate Junior High and High School Leadership during the summer.
- Support Junior High and High School Team Leads with mid-summer evaluations, incident reports, troubleshooting, and conflict mediation.
- Help plan and execute training for summer staff in Junior High and High School programs.
- Work in a team environment and cooperate across departments.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Participate in staff gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.
- Participate in the Summer Staff Program as part of the internship program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
