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All camps share a common purpose: creating an environment where Young Life staff bring Christ to life by creatively presenting the complete gospel of Jesus Christ. Speaking clearly from the Scriptures camp speakers introduce kids to the person of Christ the nature of humanity the work of Christ on the cross the hope of the resurrection and the opportunity for reconciliation with God.

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position.

Camping Commitment Statement

As a follower of Jesus Christ and a minister of His Gospel model a full understanding of Young Lifes ministry strategy and equip and lead a team of staff in providing excellent camping experiences for individuals to encounter Jesus Christ and know the truth of Gods love for them.

Mission & Authority

Through both continued training and direct experience lead staff and prepare an environment where guests staff and volunteers are well cared for by preparing a distraction free environment for kids to encounter Jesus Christ. This is a role that oversees all of the Sites and Facilities Department; staff & development buildings & equipment operations budget and administrative needs for the department.

ESSENTIAL PREREQUISITES FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS (FROM YOUNG LIFES BYLAWS ARTICLE VII):
Because of Young Lifes exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and as such is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore employees and volunteers of Young Life during working and nonworking hours shall: (i) be ready willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including without limitation those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Essential Duties:

Spiritual Formation: Intentionally provide opportunities for staff to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus.

• Participate in opportunities for growing deeper in your relationship with Jesus.
• With direction from supervisor develop an annual personal spiritual growth plan.
• Foster an environment where camp staff have opportunities for ongoing spiritual development including execution of their personal spiritual growth plan.

Attentive Hospitality: Equip servant leaders who anticipate and respond to the needs of our guests staff and vendors through Christ-like service.

• Establish a culture of service that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems.
• Respond to urgent and unscheduled needs of guests and operational emergencies.
• Ensure staff are scheduled and utilized effectively in an effort to minimize distractions for guests and campers.

Interpersonal Relationships: Help build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests staff vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.

• Build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests staff vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.
• Ensure camp staff demonstrate the importance of their interpersonal relationships with guests staff vendors and neighbors and promote a healthy community.
• Treat all interpersonal relationships on the property with staff and guests with equal importance to the task at hand.
• Work closely department heads and assigned team on all matters involving use of the property for the program.
• Coordinate with other camping department heads and the camp manager to ensure that tasks are being performed up to standard in proper priority in a timely manner and in harmony with the rest of the camp operation.
• Work closely with the national department lead and all departments in an effort to maintain their areas to facilitate the best service possible for guests.
• Work closely with the work crew and summer staff boss (es) to make the work experience a positive time of personal growth for the individuals that have volunteered their time to the camp.
• Cooperate with the staff of other camps in the best interests of the total operations of Young Life camping.
• Relate to the local community in a manner best suited to carry out the public relations policy of Young Life as presented by the camping manager.

Comprehensive Stewardship: Manage with integrity the finances people buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry.

• Manage with integrity the finances people buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry through Sites and Facilities.
• Ensure that staff are being developed and equipped to participate in comprehensive stewardship of the Sites and Facilities department.
• Manage and maintain camping equipment and vehicles to provide good service long life and responsible stewardship.
• Coordinate schedule and carryout DIN PM and projects in and through our maintenance management system (The Link) to keep the property in top condition.
• Assist the camping manager in setting budgets establishing priorities keeping records documenting information writing reports planning projects and determining goals necessary for camp operations.
• Maintain a list of capital projects (Major Maintenance) in the Link to be undertaken as time and money allow.
• Coordinate and direct contractors to ensure timely completion and desired results.
• Develop plan budget and prioritize a rolling 5 year plan for operations and capital projects (Major Maintenance).
• Maintain operating records as directed by the Camp leadership. These include:
  o Records required by the Health Department for potable water and operation of the pool/spa and by the DEC for sewage treatment.
  o Fire and safety equipment records.
  o Detailed maintenance records for buildings in the Link.
  o Maintain standardization records for replacing equipment.
• Stay current in all state codes relating to water treatment sewage treatment and maintenance to ensure compliance with the code and to act as prime mover on seeing that all codes are adhered to.
• Monitor water and energy consumption with view to conserve resources.
• Ensure that construction projects comply with all regulatory agencies and all state and local license and permit requirements.
• Use the appropriate skills necessary to administer programs such as Energy Management and/or Wastewater Treatment.

Talent Development: Through a consistent and accountable evaluation process we identify and provide opportunities for staff in continuing education leadership development career-pathing and cross-training.

• Demonstrate a desire to grow through engagement in the Individual Development Plan process and participation in training and development opportunities.
• Foster department staff participation in the Individual Development Plan process as well as other training and development opportunities.
• Identify and develop staff suitable for additional leadership opportunities.
• Intentionally pursue opportunities in mission leadership personal growth and development.

Embracing Excellence: Standing on the platform of national standards and metrics we gladly prepare an environment that glorifies Jesus Christ.

• Ensure camp planning and operations are executed within the standards and metrics required for excellence.
• Responsible for maintaining overall grounds and landscape to ensure a well-kept and clean property for guests that demonstrates a non-verbal presentation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Training Expectations:

• Required attendance to Young Life Camp annual department head meeting.
• Participation in individual development trainings.
• Participation in PACE Calls that align with the individuals IDP and Spiritual Development Plan.

Camp or Job Specific Working Conditions:

• Physical requirements:

- This may entail the need to assist in physical labor to show how a project needs to be completed. May have to lift up to 100 lbs. and do other physical things such as pushing squatting kneeling climbing etc.

- This position may require the staff person to work out of doors which will mean exposure to various changes in weather (heat cold rain snow). May also be in contact with chemicals in wastewater and pool water treatment.

• For camp specific if applicable see attached document.

Education:

• Minimum of five years of experience directly related to managing and directing experienced trades in accomplishing numerous and varied tasks.
• BA or technical school diploma.

Qualifications and Experience Required For The Job:

• Minimum of five years of general maintenance experience or construction related trade i.e. plumbing carpentry etc.
• General working knowledge of all facets of construction and building trades
• Experience in bidding construction jobs and working with contractors
• Able to obtain licenses necessary for camping operations such as: domestic and waste water systems operator pool operator camp permit sanitation etc.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.

Job Specific Working Conditions:

Notes:

Young Life is a relational ministry. Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff. Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important. All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camp.