Summer Staff Ponderosa Lodge Crafts Lead

Mount Hermon Associationorporated; Mount Hermon (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Hermon Associationorporated is seeking a Summer Staff Crafts Lead for the Ponderosa Lodge in Mount Hermon, CA. The role focuses on fostering a Christ-centered crafts program, leading rotating counselors, and ensuring smooth cabin activities for campers throughout the summer.

The position emphasizes ministry leadership, camping experience, and adherence to the organization's mission and culture. Candidates must be 18+, provide first aid certification, and meet onsite living expectations.

Qualifications

• Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ from Scripture.
• Proven leadership experience in ministry settings.
• Ability to engage campers in outdoor activities.

Responsibilities

• Care for and maintain all areas and equipment in the Craft Room, keeping everything clean and stocked.
• Empower and lead rotating counselors who lead campers in the Craft Room.
• Ensure cabin activities run smoothly in assigned area.
• Evaluate program and inventory of equipment at the end of the summer.
• Other duties as assigned by the PL Activities Coordinator.

Skills

Gospel articulation

Leadership experience

Outdoor activities

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Driver's license

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Mount Hermon, CA 95041, Position Type: Summer Staff, Salary Range: $340.00 - $408.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: Santa Cruz Mountains, Job Shift: Ponderosa Lodge, Position Objective:

General Qualifications:

The Ponderosa Lodge (\"PL\") Crafts 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:

• Care for and maintain all areas and equipment in the Craft Room, keeping everything clean and stocked.
• Empower and lead rotating counselors who lead campers in the Craft Room.
• Ensure cabin activities run smoothly in assigned area.
• Evaluate program and inventory of equipment at the end of the summer.
• Other duties as assigned by the PL Activities Coordinator.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

All rotating counseling staff serving in the Lodge area or craft room.

Qualifications: Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• Must be CPR/First Aid certified (before arriving at camp).
• Current valid driver's license and a clean driving record required.

Work Experience:

• Prior experience in camping ministry is beneficial and preferred.

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.
• Possess proven leadership experience and skills along with a strong background in ministry and leadership of high school/junior high campers and college staff.
• 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 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 leadership team within the camp community, and investing in staff during camp sessions and weekends.
• 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.