High School Program - ELP

SpringHill Experiences • Evart, MI

5d

About The Position

The SpringHill Emerging Leader Program (ELP) is a three-year program designed to develop the next generation of Christian leaders through spiritual mentoring, community relationships, practical work experience, academics, and spiritual formation. Students obtain an MA in Outdoor Adventure Leadership while growing in faith and leadership skills. The program teaches emerging leaders to lead themselves and create environments that develop others as leaders and disciples of Jesus. Roles include responsibility for recruiting, hiring, training, and leading a team, as well as contributing to program development and shaping the summer team culture. The position is based in Evart, Michigan, reports to the Manager of Young Leader Development, and includes seasonal staff as direct reports. It is 29 hours per week during the regular season and full-time during the summer season.

Requirements

• Commitment to SpringHill’s mission and ministry philosophy.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to work independently and remain self-directed for extended periods.
• Comfort traveling weekly 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; push and pull loads; frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift 35–100 pounds with assistance; and demonstrate good hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in camping ministry.

Responsibilities

• Recruit summer leaders to serve at all SpringHill locations, including through campus visits and interviews.
• Assist in creating programming for SpringHill events during the summer and in connection with recruiting.
• As applicable to the role, safely and effectively operate SpringHill activities for guest groups and/or campers.
• Serve in summer leadership positions at SpringHill.
• Build a missional community for the assigned team before summer, lead the team during summer, and evaluate its work for improvement.
• Help 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
• Career Level: Entry Level