Summer Residential Staff- Ojai Valley

Forest Home•Oak View, CA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forest Home OJAI VALLEY Summer Resident Position is a summer live-on camp position with housing and meals provided. The position runs from the last week of May to mid-August. There are 6 available spots. The ideal candidate for this position can be described as follows: They love Jesus Christ. They love being in community and HAVING FUN. They love serving others. We are located 15 minutes from some of best beaches in Southern California, surfing, body boarding, and beach days are not required, but highly encouraged! Our summer residents will go through a summer staff curriculum that focus’ on spiritual growth and professional development. Summer residents will grow spiritually and professionally during their time with us. They will be cross trained to serve in various departments on camp, although they will have a primary department a majority of the time. This position exists to ensure guests groups experience excellent service during their time on our camp.

Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent)
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to provide service with integrity
Good verbal and written communication skills
Uphold and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest Home
Agree with and sign the Statement of Faith
Ability to hear from God and pray for people
Actively support and participate in the staff community life activities
Responsible, focused and aware of surroundings
Must be comfortable and confident in possible high stress situations
Demonstrates the ability to perform high quality work
Assume responsibility for initiating a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor
Excellent people skills, must provide respectful communication at all times
Regular, timely attendance
Work weekends and nights, varied shifts
Able to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs. on a daily basis
Has reliable means to be able to get to Forest Home in all types of weather conditions

Responsibilities

Possesses knowledge of and applies all information stated in the staff manuals
Provides for the safety, care, nurturing, and supervision of each guest group
Sets a personal example worthy of ’guests emulation
Participates in all camp staff activities
Demonstrate concern about the spiritual life of fellow staff
Demonstrates a teachable spirit and attitude
Maintains relationships with fellow staff throughout the week by spending appropriate time with each other
Establishes friendly exchanges with guest group leaders and campers
Demonstrates flexibility and customer service when serving in all capacities (hosting, recreation, food service, etc.)
Maintains a positive attitude toward activities, staff, and guest groups
Performs other duties as assigned