Summer Staff Conference Center Staff Counselor (Female)

Mount Hermon Association Incorporated; Mount Hermon (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Hermon Association Incorporated seeks a Staff Counselor to support the emotional, personal, and spiritual well‑being of Summer Staff. The role includes overseeing dorm life, discipleship meetings, and community building in a faith‑centered camp setting.

The position requires ministerial alignment, leadership experience with college‑age individuals, CPR/First Aid certification, and a valid driver’s license. This is a full‑time, on‑site ministry role at the conference center.

Qualifications

• Must possess leadership and spiritual maturity.
• Ability to articulate the gospel in Scripture.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Current valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dorm life and facilitate weekly spiritual development meetings.
• Meet each summer staff member on your floor twice for discipleship sessions.
• Coordinate with Chief of Staff to build community and check in staff.
• Supervise custodial support for dorms to ensure clean living.
• Assist departments and support Summer Staff in roles.
• Set up Carnival, Zumba, S’mores and Mall Party events as directed.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Active listening

Initiative

Outdoor activities

Communication

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

CPR/First Aid certified

Job description

Position Objective:Staff Counselors are responsible to support the emotional, personal, and spiritual well-being of Summer Staff (“SS”), by overseeing staff community living in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.General Qualifications:The Staff Counselor 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:Help facilitate spiritual life development and oversee community life for Conference Center SSModel a genuine Christian lifestyle, encouraging and nurturing Summer Staff to serve in a selfless manner to all departments.Meet with every summer staff member on your floor twice for a discipleship driven one-on-one.Coordinate with Chief of Staff to build community and create opportunities to gather as a whole or check in individually with Summer StaffWork with the Chief of Staff to help coordinate weekly spiritual development meetings for all of Summer StaffCoordinate with Chief of Staff and Staff Councilor team to maintain of Dorm lifeFacilitate regular room checksWeekly check laundry room and coordinate with facilities to address any needsHelp Summer Staff with room issues including by note limited to: locked out of room, militance needs, etc.Organize, coordinate, and supervise custodial support for dorms ensuring a clean-living environment.Support Conference Center Summer Staff in their rolesCome alongside assigned departments to encourage and support summer staff within those departmentsCoach and reinforce summer staff community life standards to ensure that summer staff are thriving in their community life and job rolesCollaborate to support other departments through filled role gaps as approved by the Family Ministries Director and Chief of StaffPartner with the Family Ministries Coordinator to provide key support to Family Camp ProgrammingEvery Sunday help set-up the Carnival as instructed by the Family Ministries CoordinatorEvery Tuesday help set-up and tear down all aspects of Zumba and S’mores in partnership with program team as instructed by the Family Ministries CoordinatorEvery Friday help set-up and tear down all aspects of Mall Party in partnership with the program team as instructed by the Family Miniseries CoordinatorAssist in departments as opportunities arise, working alongside SS to facilitate high performance in each area of assignment.Work with Staff counseling team and program team to provide shuttling needs for camp.- - Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.Supervisory Responsibilities:NoneEducation/Certifications/Licenses:High school graduate.College graduate preferred.Graduate work in a ministry or human services related field preferred.Must be CPR/First Aid certified (before arriving at camp).Current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record required.Work Experience:Prior or current experience working with college age students in ministry settings.Must have experience in leadership roles (while working with college age students and young adults).Prior camp counseling experience preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Must possess leadership skills as well as emotional and spiritual maturity.Must possess a developed sense of empathy.Must be willing to take initiative.Ability to articulate gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.Mature understanding and respect for authority and peers, as well as camp guidelines and principles.Must be flexible with an ability to adjust and problem solve in challenging situations.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, and hiking. Position also requires ability to hear, speak and see clearly.Additional Requirements:Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment statements.Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.