Position Objective:

The Redwood Camp (“RWC”) Worship Leader/Trading Post Manager is responsible to lead, encourage, a love and appreciation of worship through music among staff and campers to nurture an environment of spiritual growth through guided worship. They also manage the trading post by running, stocking, cleaning, and overseeing the trading post camp store when worship duties are not happening. Doing all this in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.

General Qualifications:

The Redwood Camp (“RWC”) Worship Leader/Trading Post Manager 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:           

* Lead, organize, and manage RWC worship program and campfires in collaboration with the RWC Program Coordinator.

* Teach a variety of songs and accompanying hand motions/dancing to both staff and campers to promote enthusiasm for worship.

* Inventory and care for all sound and video equipment as well as set up and tear down as needed.

* Prepare all slides for worship sets.

* Manage the Trading Post when not performing worship duties.

* Stock and run the Trading Post during operating hours. 

* Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

* High School graduate; some college experience preferred.

* Must be CPR and First Aid certified (before arriving at camp).

Work Experience:

* Prior experience with leading worship preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to play guitar and able to lead students in musical worship in a relevant and interactive manner.

* Love for youth of all ages is essential; capable of providing strong Christian role model.

* Must be passionate for worship and leading primary youth in group singing.

* Mature understanding and respect for authority and peers, as well as camp guidelines and principles.

* Ability to teach with patience and clear instruction.

* Self-Starter and creative.

* Ability to manage sales and inventory.

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, etc. 

Additional Requirements:

* 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.

* Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.