Based at: Brightwood Ranch/Camp Hope

Reports to: Program Manger

Hours of work: 4 Month Paid Position – May to August

Compensation: $1800 per Month + Room and Board

Start date: May 1, 2023

Status: Contract Position: ending August 25^th, 2023

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OUR MISSION

To serve, strengthen and uplift men, women, youth and children through the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ

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Job Summary (two positions available)

Youth Camp Program Lead: Plan and implement the Youth Camp Program (week long camp ages 13-16), including Bible studies, wide games, and camp activities (archery, rock climbing etc.). Provide oversight, support and leadership to Youth Camp Counsellors and campers.

Crew Program Lead: Plan and implement the Crew Leadership Program (4 week program ages 16 & 17), including Bible studies, leadership development activities, and service projects (camp cleaning & kitchen duty). Provide oversight, support and leadership to Crew Counsellors and campers.

Key Attributes:

• Passion for supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families.
• Leadership: confidence giving instruction to large group of children, youth and peers
• Team Work & Collaboration: Works well with others in a team environment

• Problem Solving: Creative and quick thinking is stress full situations, able to assist in crisis situations using de-escalation skills
• Positive Outlook: Ability to engage in regular physical activity (running, rock climbing, etc.)  and make camp activities fun and exciting
• Flexibility: Ready and willing to adapt and serve as needed given the ever changing demands of Summer camp ministry

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• May – June
  • Plan, organize, prepare, and pioneer all aspects of Youth Program/Activities
  • Plan and prepare devotionals, Bible studies for Youth Camp/Crew
  • Participation in Staff Development/Meetings
  • Administrative duties as assigned/required
  • Cleaning duties on team rotation with other staff
• July – August
  • Execute and coordinate all aspects of Youth Program/Activities
  • Supervision and oversight of Youth Camp Counsellors/Crew Counsellors
  • Lead, facilitate, devotionals and Bible studies for Youth Camp/Crew
  • Sleep in Yurts with Youth Counsellors and Campers
  • Participate in camp wide activities (wide games, chapel, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience working with underprivileged youth and families in any setting
• Degree in Youth work, Ministry or Outdoor Recreation an asset
• Camp Ministry/Outdoor Recreation and Leadership Experience an asset
• Class 5 Driver’s License is an asset

Other Requirements:

• Being a Christian Organization, we require our employees to agree and sign the Hope Mission Statement of Faith.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada on a full-time basis.
• Able to provide Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
• A letter of reference from a ministry or church is an asset
• Adherence Hope Mission’s Policies and Procedures.