Summer Staff Conference Center Youth Band
About The Position
The Family Camp Youth Band leads worship for all youth programs at Family Camp and several additional sessions. Band members model a genuine Christian lifestyle for youth campers and nurture spiritual growth to help lead students one step closer to Jesus, consistent with Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Ministerial staff are expected to demonstrate through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior that they are followers of Jesus Christ, while embracing and affirming Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, and beliefs. They help define, cultivate, and lead Mount Hermon’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats. All members must apply separately. The position may also involve counseling youth, serving in other program activities as needed, and taking on bonus jobs with other departments.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Music training and experience.
- Prior or current experience working with youth students.
- Ability to play guitar, bass, piano, or drums and lead students in musical worship in a relevant and interactive manner.
- Love for youth of all ages and ability to provide a strong Christian role model.
- Ability to articulate the Gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
- Mature understanding of and respect for authority, peers, camp guidelines, and principles.
- Ability to engage in active listening.
- Ability to participate in a variety of outdoor activities.
- Willingness to serve whenever needed.
- Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
- Must be at least 18 years of age because the position requires onsite community living.
- Must be CPR/First Aid certified before arriving at camp.
- Adherence to Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements.
- Adherence to the company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience being part of a band.
- College experience; two years preferred.
- Prior experience in leadership roles.
Responsibilities
- Work as a team with the Family Ministries Youth Intern to develop engaging worship experiences for students.
- Lead worship sets for all youth programs.
- Lead inter-generational worship on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings.
- Coordinate with Family Ministry Team Leads to facilitate worship for meetings.
- Help develop a warm and welcoming environment for all students.
- Be flexible and serve as needed during programs and activities as directed by Family Camp leadership.
- Counsel for youth programs if participant numbers require it.
- Participate in bonus jobs with other departments on the mountain, as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
