Summer Staff Ponderosa Lodge Program Coordinator

Mount Hermon Associationorporated; Mount Hermon (CA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,400; Full time

Job summary

Mount Hermon Association, Inc. seeks a Camp Program Coordinator for the Ponderosa Lodge. This ministerial role focuses on planning and leading all-camp activities for middle and high school campers, while mentoring the Program Assistant Lead and managing program budgets.

The position emphasizes faith integration, leadership within the camp team, and collaboration with the PL Leadership Team to ensure safe, engaging experiences for campers throughout the summer.

Qualifications

• Leadership in youth programming.
• Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Comfort with outdoor activities and camp environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute quality all-camp program activities and team competitions for junior high and high school campers.
• Directly lead the Program Assistant Lead and empower them.
• Provide budget oversight and accountability for program activities.
• Organize with the PL Leadership Team for weekly/daily execution of programs.
• Meet daily with the PL Leadership Team and supervisor.
• Conduct mid-summer evaluations for the program and staff.
• Other duties as assigned by the Ponderosa Program Intern.

Skills

Leadership

Gospel presentation

Outdoor activities

Education

College graduate 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") Program 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") mission, vision and beliefs. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Plan and execute quality all-camp program activities and team competitions for both junior high and high school campers, ensuring that all programs are holistic and accomplishing set objectives.
• Directly lead the Program Assistant Lead by encouraging, training and empowering them.
• Provide budget oversight and accountability as it relates to program activities.
• 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 Program Assistant 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.
• Specific experience coordinating youth programs, games and activities.
• Leadership experience with junior high, high school, and college-aged students.
• Prior experience in camping ministry, having served in various roles.

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 seeing, hearing, talking, 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.