Timber Wolf Lake - Seasonal Hire (various departments)

Young Life•Lake City, MI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will support the operational aspects of Camping Services as well as represent Young Life and the Camping department in a Christ-centered, relational and professional manner. Timber Wolf Lake is looking to hire some additional staff during our fall season at camp. Available positions are: Food Service, Guest Services, Housekeeping, Maintenance/Landscape, Retail. You may be assigned to one of these departments or asked to rotate as needed. This is an hourly, seasonal position from August to December. This position has an anticipated hourly rate of $14.00/hour, and the number of hours could range from 30 to 40 per week. On-site housing is available and can be discussed during the interview process. Young Life camps facilitate leader-centered ministry in the lives of kids and provide extraordinary environments where kids can encounter Jesus and grow in their faith. The entire Young Life camping experience is a strategy for supporting the mission, vision, values and methods of ministry that we uphold.

Requirements

Must be able to lift materials up to 50 lbs. and perform other physical tasks such as stooping, reaching, pushing, squatting, kneeling, climbing and more.
Will be exposed to cleaning chemicals.
Job responsibilities will include outdoor work, which will mean exposure to various changes in weather (cold, heat, rain and snow).
Job responsibilities may vary depending upon the critical needs of the property.
High School diploma
Previous work experience required.
Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff.
Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important.
All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camps.
profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord
subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Nice To Haves

Previous or current involvement with Young Life preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with program needs and equipment including locating and constructing.
Be responsible for property tasks assigned such as firewood, lakefront, pool, special maintenance projects, tours, camp prep and shutdown.
Perform any other tasks assigned by the Guest Services coordinator.
Help turn over buildings in weekly housekeeping changeovers.
Uphold Young Life standards of cleanliness and proper cleaning procedures.
Perform Housekeeping duties including cleaning bathrooms, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting and any other cleaning as directed by the Housekeeping supervisor.
Perform any other tasks assigned by the Housekeeping supervisor.
Participate in food preparation.
Perform calculations to determine proportions and measurements.
Set tables for meals.
Participate in meal clean-up including but not limited to bussing tables, washing pots, operating washing station, re-stocking equipment.
Participate in meal service.
Operate within Young Life sanitation standards.
Perform any other tasks assigned by the Food Service manager.
Empty trash bins located around property.
Sweep or use a backpack blower to clean porches, basketball court and more.
Lawn maintenance including but not limited to cutting grass, weed-eating, planting, watering and more.
Wash camp vehicles.
Perform any other tasks assigned by the Sites and Facilities superintendent.
Organize store and snack bar merchandise.
Operate Point-of-Sale system.
Make change.
Process end-of-shift store/snack bar reports.
Perform any other tasks assigned by the Retail manager.