Summer Staff Life & Spiritual Formation Coordinator

Sandy Cove Ministries•North East, MD

2d•$872•Onsite

About The Position

Sandy Cove Ministries is seeking a spiritually mature and relational leader to help shape the summer staff community during one of the most transformative seasons of the year. The Summer Staff Life & Spiritual Formation Coordinator plays a vital role in cultivating a Christ-centered environment where young adults grow in their faith, develop meaningful relationships, and learn to live and serve together in Christian community. Living on campus from Memorial Day through Labor Day, this leader will invest directly in summer staff—encouraging their spiritual growth, fostering healthy community life, and guiding a small leadership team that helps care for the broader staff population. This role is ideal for someone who loves discipling young adults, thrives in a high-energy ministry environment, and desires to help create a summer experience where staff feel deeply known, supported, and challenged to grow in their walk with Christ.

Requirements

Personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Must be committed to the mission of Sandy Cove Ministries
Prior program and/or event coordination experience
Must enjoy working with youth and young adults
Must be at least 23 years of age or older
Must live on campus/ Sandy Cove property between Memorial Day to Labor Day
A vibrant, growing Christian faith with a desire to disciple and encourage young adults.
Highly relational with strong interpersonal and pastoral care skills.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and support a small leadership team.
Comfortable balancing warmth and encouragement with clear boundaries and accountability.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion, wisdom, and maturity.
Willingness to live on-site or maintain a strong on-ground presence during the summer season.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth, young adults, camps, ministries, or retreat environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary relational leader for summer staff, fostering a welcoming, safe, and Christ-centered community.
Provide a warm welcome and assist on-site employees with moving in at the start of summer and checking out of on-site living at the end of summer.
Build meaningful relationships with summer staff through regular presence, availability, and intentional connection.
Support summer staff—especially those living on-grounds—as they navigate work responsibilities, community living, and spiritual growth. This can also include helping employees seek medical care off property when needed (i.e.-urgent care visits).
Create an environment where summer staff feel known, valued, and supported while being challenged to grow.
Lead and collaborate with a small team of summer staff leaders who together care for the broader summer staff population.
Collaborate with HR Director to create work schedules for Jr. Summer Staff Leaders
Provide coaching, encouragement, and direction to leader team members to ensure consistent support and accountability.
Model servant leadership, emotional intelligence, and strong communication skills.
Assist in identifying and addressing concerns related to staff morale, conflict, or well-being.
Plan, coordinate, and execute a weekly summer staff meeting and worship gathering called The LINK.
Collaborate with speakers, worship leaders, and staff to create engaging, spiritually meaningful experiences.
Inspire and encourage summer staff to deepen their relationship with God through bible studies, worship, prayer, and discussion.
Integrate Sandy Cove’s mission and values into staff programming and daily interactions.
Provide oversight and accountability for summer staff living on grounds.
Enforce community standards and expectations, including curfew, dorm cleanliness, and shared-living guidelines.
Conduct or coordinate routine dorm checks and follow up as needed.
Address rule of violations with clarity, consistency, grace, and appropriate consequences.
Partner with HR or leadership when disciplinary issues arise.
Serve as a liaison between summer staff, leadership, and HR regarding staff life matters.
Participate in planning meetings and contribute to overall summer program success.
(If needed) learn the culture of Sandy Cove and the summer program schedule
Weekly team meeting with the Director of Human Resources.
Participates in leading and facilitating the all-summer staff orientation in June
Is available or readily contacted for staff in the event of a crisis
Performs any other reasonable request as assigned.