Summer Staff Redwood Camp Craft Lead

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: Redwood Camp, Position Objective:

The RWC Craft Lead works with Core Team and RWC Program Coordinator to develop, implement, and oversee RWC program and provides direction, leadership, and oversight of all camp crafts programs in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.

General Qualifications

The Redwood Camp (“RWC”) Craft Lead 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 MHA’s 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 include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.

Key Job Accountabilities

Be the driving force for the RWC craft program, imagining, implementing, delegating, and supervising.
Provide assistance in miscellaneous projects relating to RWC Program.
Share in the responsibilities of keeping camp areas including workspaces and supplies clean and orderly.
Assist with operating the trading post as needed
Operate camp bank and keep detailed records of all transactions
Maintain inventory, organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of office and supplies
Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Program personnel that assist with RWC craft and trading post program implementation.

Education/Certifications/Licenses

High school graduate; college graduate preferred.
Must be CPR/First Aid certified (before arriving at camp).

Work Experience

Previous experience working with children preferred.
Prior experience in leadership roles in camp settings preferred
Familiarity with RWC ministry is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Love for children of all ages is essential.
Effective leader and communicator who is organized and flexible, being able to adjust to challenging situations.
Mature understanding and respect for authority and peers, as well as camp guidelines and principles.
Imaginative and passionate teacher with the ability to think creatively.
Ability to maintain a strong, team-oriented work ethic in conjunction with general program staff.
Emotionally mature and willing to accept responsibility.
Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
Motivated and able to lead with empathy and discipline.
Must be prepared to problem solve on the job.
A heart to serve wherever and whoever is in need.

Physical Demands

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

Additional Requirements

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.
Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Qualifications: Education/Certifications/Licenses:

High school graduate; college graduate preferred.
Must be CPR/First Aid certified (before arriving at camp).

Work Experience

Previous experience working with children preferred.
Prior experience in leadership roles in camp settings preferred
Familiarity with RWC ministry is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Love for children of all ages is essential.
Effective leader and communicator who is organized and flexible, being able to adjust to challenging situations.
Mature understanding and respect for authority and peers, as well as camp guidelines and principles.
Imaginative and passionate teacher with the ability to think creatively.
Ability to maintain a strong, team-oriented work ethic in conjunction with general program staff.
Emotionally mature and willing to accept responsibility.
Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
Motivated and able to lead with empathy and discipline.
Must be prepared to problem solve on the job.
A heart to serve wherever and whoever is in need.

Physical Demands

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

Additional Requirements

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.
Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.