Summer Staff Ponderosa Lodge Forum Coordinator

Mount Hermon Associationorporated; Mount Hermon (CA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Hermon Association is seeking a Summer Staff Forum Coordinator for the Ponderosa Lodge to plan and execute engaging forum programs for junior high and high school campers, including worship, skits, and speakers. The role requires leadership in ministry settings and active involvement with the camp’s leadership team.

Responsibilities include supporting worship planning, coordinating with senior staff, leading a Forum Assistant Lead, and ensuring program objectives are met while maintaining

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute forum programs for junior high and high school campers, including worship sets, skits, and speakers.
• Support the PL Band Lead in planning and executing worship sets.
• Support the weekly speaker by meeting their needs during the week.
• Cast and direct Real Life and Program skits.
• Direct the Forum Assistant Lead, providing training and empowerment.
• Coordinate with the PL Leadership Team for weekly/daily program execution.

Skills

Leadership in youth programs

Ministry leadership

Event planning

Outdoor activities

Attention to detail

Gospel articulation

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Mount Hermon, CA 95041, Position Type: Summer Staff, Salary Range: $350.00 - $408.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: Santa Cruz Mountains, Job Shift: Ponderosa Lodge, Position Objective:

General Qualifications:

The Ponderosa Lodge (“PL”) Forum 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 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:

• Plan and execute quality forum programs for both junior high and high school campers. These forum programs consist of worship sets, skits, and speakers. Ensure that all programs are holistic and accomplishing set objectives.
• Support the PL Band Lead as they plan and execute worship sets.
• Support the weekly speaker by meeting their needs through the week.
• Cast and direct both a “Real Life” skit and a “Program” skit.
• Directly lead the Forum Assistant Lead by encouraging, training and empowering them.
• Organize with the PL Leadership Team for weekly/daily execution of all programs.
• Meet daily with the PL Leadership Team and supervisor.
• Conduct mid-summer evaluations for the program and all supervised staff.
• Other duties as assigned by the Ponderosa Program Intern.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• PL Band Lead
• PL Forum Assistant Lead
• PL Audio/Visual Lead

Qualifications: Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• College graduate 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 experience and leadership in youth programming with a strong background in ministry leadership.
• Leadership experience with junior high, high school, and college-aged students.
• Prior experience in camping ministry, having served in various roles.
• Preferred experience in worship ministry.
• Preferred experience in theatre or performing arts.

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 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.