JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Camp Lookout Program Coordinator Opening
Camp Lookout, a camp and retreat ministry of the Holston Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church (located on Lookout Mountain, GA, just minutes from Chattanooga, TN), is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator to continue development and implementation of quality programming for summer camp, retreats, and adventure education groups. This will include recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising summer staff and seasonal program staff. The perfect candidate for this position will have a heart for sharing the love of Christ in the glory of creation and will be eager to grow a thriving ministry.
Camp Lookout, a camp and retreat ministry of the Holston Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church (located on Lookout Mountain, GA, just minutes from Chattanooga, TN), is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator to continue development and implementation of quality programming for summer camp, retreats, and adventure education groups. This will include recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising summer staff and seasonal program staff. The perfect candidate for this position will have a heart for sharing the love of Christ in the glory of creation and will be eager to grow a thriving ministry.
- Application Instructions: Qualified applicants will submit a cover letter and résumé, along with three references (one must be a family member), via email to [email protected].
- Compensation to include: $30,000 annual salary, excellent benefits, and on-site housing in a log cabin with utilities provided.
- Application Deadline: December 15, 2021. The position will ideally start February 1, 2022. For a full job description, see below.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Classification: Full-Time
Reports To: Camp Director
Minimum Qualifications:
Classification: Full-Time
Reports To: Camp Director
Minimum Qualifications:
- Active Christian faith
- Passion for building Christian community within a camp ministry setting
- Willingness to support the theological doctrines and practices of the United Methodist Church
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in camp setting
- Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to:
- Teach, coach, train, and supervise others
- Perform potentially strenuous physical activities (e.g. hiking, lifting gear, etc)
- Give and receive constructive criticism in a loving, Christ-like manner
- Solve problems creatively in fast-paced and at times high-stress environments
- As a part of the Camp Lookout team, hold a portfolio with responsibilities for camp program operations including but not limited to:
- Camper and staff safety
- Risk management
- Staff hiring and supervision
- Camper and Guest Groups Recruitment
- Guest Group coordination
- Curriculum training
- Marketing planning and coordination
- Skills verifications of staff
- Program development
- Meal and lodging logistics
- Transportation coordination
- Live and work on-site at Camp Lookout
- Plan, staff, and promote Summer Camping Program, Retreat Ministries, and Adventure Education Programs
- Become familiar with, develop, and ensure adherence to organizational policies and procedures, Safe Sanctuaries compliance, and American Camp Association accreditation
- Develop and implement a plan to recruit, hire, and train seasonal staff representing diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
- Expand and deepen partnerships with churches and other organizations to maximize camp attendance and retreat usage
- Work a non-summer schedule, typically Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, with various additional morning/evening/weekend times based on agreed-upon schedules with compensatory time, and a summer schedule with variability typical of those who have responsibility for camp programming
- Continue to expand personal knowledge and up-to-date practices in related fields through Associations, Education Events, networking with peers, and/or other avenues
- Assist other staff in their duties as deemed necessary by the Director. This includes but is not limited to administration duties, food service duties, hosting weekend groups, and/or property maintenance and improvements
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