Seasonal Program Staff

Note: this position is for those applying to work at Ponderosa Lodge Fall Frenzy weekends. Housing, meals, and a $150 stipend will be provided for hired staff each weekend.

Position Objective:

The Seasonal Program Staff will work with the Program Coordinator and Activities Coordinator to lead the daily all-camp program activities and team competitions, and is responsible to model a genuine lifestyle of Christian discipleship, nurturing spiritual growth of campers through program activities and curriculum in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.

General Qualifications:

The Seasonal Program Staff is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work, stewardship, relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (“MHA”) Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code and standards of conduct. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs and retreats. All staff are expected to join gatherings, which includes prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• In coordination with the Program Coordinator and Activities Coordinator, assist in executing quality all-camp program activities and team competitions for both junior high and high school campers, ensuring that all programs are holistic and accomplishing set objectives.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator and Activities Coordinator.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• Some college experience preferred.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified.
• Current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record required.

 

Work Experience:

• Prior experience and leadership in youth programming with a strong background in ministry leadership.
• Leadership experience with junior high and high school students.
• Prior experience in camping ministry, having served in various roles.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
• Ability to demonstrate a personal, committed and thought-through faith in Christ.
• Attention to detail and follow-through, creative, flexible and able to adjust to challenges of the program.
• Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.

 

Physical Demands:

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Requires seeing, hearing, talking, sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, and hiking.

 

Additional Requirements/Skills:

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.
• Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment statements.

• Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
• Commitment to being part of the summer staff team within the camp community, and investing in staff and campers during camp sessions.
• Commitment to spending time serving campers and helping to create a great experience for them.
• Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.