Summer Staff Conference Center Staff Counselor (Male)

MOUNT HERMON ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED•Felton, CA

1d•$340 - $408•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Counselor is a ministerial summer-staff position supporting the emotional, personal, and spiritual well-being of Summer Staff at Mount Hermon Association, Inc. The counselor oversees Conference Center staff community living in keeping with MHA’s mission, vision, values, Christian beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Ministerial staff are expected to model a Christian lifestyle and participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The role combines discipleship and community support with dorm oversight, support for Summer Staff in their work assignments, assistance with family camp programming, and camp transportation needs. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school graduate.
CPR and First Aid certified before arriving at camp.
Current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Prior or current experience working with college-age students in ministry settings.
Experience in leadership roles while working with college-age students and young adults.
Leadership skills and emotional and spiritual maturity.
Developed sense of empathy and willingness to take initiative.
Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
Mature understanding of and respect for authority, peers, camp guidelines, and principles.
Flexibility and ability to adjust and solve problems in challenging situations.
Active listening skills.
Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities and willingness to serve whenever needed.
At least 18 years of age because the position requires onsite community living.
Adherence to the company dress code and professional personal-grooming and appearance standards.
Adherence to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements.
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

College graduate.
Graduate work in a ministry- or human-services-related field.
Prior camp counseling experience.

Responsibilities

Support spiritual development and oversee community life for Conference Center Summer Staff.
Model a genuine Christian lifestyle and encourage Summer Staff to serve selflessly across departments.
Meet individually with every Summer Staff member on the assigned floor twice for discipleship-focused one-on-ones.
Coordinate with the Chief of Staff to build community, provide opportunities for group gatherings, and check in individually with Summer Staff.
Help coordinate weekly spiritual development meetings for all Summer Staff with the Chief of Staff.
Coordinate with the Chief of Staff and Staff Counselor team to maintain dorm life.
Facilitate regular room checks.
Check the laundry room weekly and coordinate with Facilities to address needs.
Help Summer Staff resolve room issues, including lockouts and maintenance needs.
Organize, coordinate, and supervise custodial support for dorms to ensure a clean living environment.
Support Conference Center Summer Staff in their roles and encourage and support staff in assigned departments.
Coach and reinforce Summer Staff community-life standards to help staff thrive in community life and their job roles.
Collaborate to support other departments through approved role-gap coverage.
Partner with the Family Ministries Coordinator to support Family Camp programming.
Help set up the Carnival every Sunday as instructed by the Family Ministries Coordinator.
Help set up and tear down Zumba and S’mores activities every Tuesday in partnership with the program team.
Help set up and tear down Mall Party every Friday in partnership with the program team.
Assist in departments as opportunities arise, working alongside Summer Staff to facilitate strong performance in assigned areas.
Work with the Staff Counseling and program teams to provide camp shuttling needs.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.