Summer Staff Conference Center Family Ministries Childrens Coordinator

Job Details: Job Location: Santa Cruz - Mount Hermon, CA, Position Type: Summer Staff, Salary Range: $340.00 - $408.00Salary, Travel Percentage: Santa Cruz Mountains, Job Shift: Conference Center, Position Objective:

The Family Ministry Children’s Coordinator will gain knowledge, ability, and skills pertaining to programming in a camp setting within the Childrens Ministries program while assisting the Childrens Ministry Director with the express purpose of creating events where guests take one step closer to Jesus in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.

General Qualifications

The Family Ministry Children’s Coordinator 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

Assist in creating, facilitating, and assessing Family Camp Children’s Ministry programs making sure the vision, theming, and curriculum are implemented.
Participate in the theme development process including planning, coordinating and implementing all thematic elements.
Provide leadership in the summer by acting as a Coordinator over Day Camp and Child Care Leadership.
Provide management support to the Team Leads of Day Camp and Child Care by helping with mid-summer evaluations, troubleshooting, and conflict mediation.
Help plan and execute the training of summer staff in Day Camp and Child Care.
Work in a team environment with cross-departmental cooperation.
Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None
Qualifications: Education/Certifications/Licenses:

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Work Experience

Experience working with primary and junior aged children (2nd-6th grade).
Camp counseling experience preferred.
Experience in leadership roles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Skills using a personal computer and various software packages.
A quick learner that has the ability to acclimate to different environments and different groups.
Capable of providing a strong Christian role model.
Ability to creatively lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
Ability to articulate gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
Mature understanding for camp guidelines and principles and respect for authority and peers.
Ability to engage in active listening.
Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
A heart to serve whenever needed.

Physical Demands

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Requires sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., etc.

Additional Requirements

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, many weekends, and several holidays.
May be required to travel for summer staff recruiting & church promotions.
Will be required to participate in Summer Staff Program as a component of the internship program.
Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Beliefs and Standards of Conduct.
Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
Must agree to and comply with MHA’s employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and personal vehicles for business purposes.
Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.