Young Life

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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.

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

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
• Offer leadership and direction to those workers assigned to you
• Supervise staff, as the Site and Facilities Superintendent may assign to you, both summer and winter
• This includes full and part-time camping staff, in addition to maintenance summer staff, work crew, volunteers and other people who may be assisting with a maintenance or project function at camp
• Work closely with the work crew and summer staff bosses in making the work experience a positive time of personal growth for the individuals that have volunteered their time at camp
• Cooperate with all other departments at camp to operate as a team and produce a well-functioning body
• Relate to the local community in a manner best suited to carry out the public relations policy of Young Life as presented by the Camp Manager
• At all times, maintain a pleasant, positive attitude toward staff and others involved in the program, conveying the idea of maximum service consistent with the capabilities of the property and equipment

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

• Demonstrate a posture of service that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems

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

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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.

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

• Execute daily responsibilities with attention to the standards and metrics required for excellent camp operations
• Execute all DIN/PM items assigned
• Document all work completed and items maintained
• Execute all duties as assigned
• Maintain operating records as required by the Site and Facilities Superintendent
• Operate and maintain camp property in a manner consistent with the instructions received from the Site and Facilities Superintendent and the Camp Manager

Training Expectations:

• PACE calls that align with the individual’s IDP

Camp or Job Specific Working Conditions:

• Must be capable of spending most of the workday standing or walking
• Must be adaptable to all work environments, inside and out
• Must be capable of working on projects over/above head, as well as bending, kneeling, crawling in/around attics, crawl spaces, etc.
• Capable of digging, shoveling and raking various compounds
• For camp specific, if applicable, see attached document

Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• Any necessary certifications as required by the local municipality

Qualifications and Experience Required For The Job:

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
• Ability to train and lead teams
• Positive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn
• Physically able to do the work

Job Specific Working Conditions:

As is true at every camp in the mission, serving at Woodleaf presents with both incredible benefits and unique challenges. Located in the Plumas National Forest, Woodleaf is a remote and rural place and our staff have the opportunity to build community while both living and serving together. Trips to town are an "event" not a daily part of life. Although you can grab a jug of milk from the local Dollar General, the closest significant city is one hour away. For those with families, this is a family venture as many of the amenities that people are often used to in larger cities are not immediately available. Education options include public, charter, private, or homeschool options but most traditional options involve a lot of driving and many at Woodleaf have opted for charter school or homeschool options. For those willing to make some unique lifestyle adjustments, living and working at Woodleaf is an amazing adventure. The weather is fantastic overall. National parks, the coast, and large cities are only a day trip away (San Francisco, Yosemite, Sacramento, Lassen, Lake Tahoe, the Redwoods, etc.).

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.