Program Ministries Staff

Description

Summary of Position: Fulfill the overall ministry of Grace Adventures and cast vision of the ministry to others. This position will develop and implement ministry programs , related program equipment, directing staff associated with these programs, and assigned activity sites as it pertains to Grace Adventures as part of the program ministry team. Strategic partnerships will be developed by this position to help carry out the mission and vision of Grace Adventures. 

Assumptions:

• This person will evaluate and adjust programs according to the feedback received from the constituency and supervision that is in line with the purpose of the program
• This person will assist the Program Ministries Managers to make sure all standards and program philosophy are implemented in all programs 
• Relationships with key leaders of groups will be vitally important for this position. These relationships will be established with integrity and result in a stronger connection to Grace Adventures
• This person will communicate (written and oral) the ministry of Grace to a larger audience than is currently served
• Collaborative partnerships are essential for all Grace Adventures programs
• This position will work as part of the program team and Grace Adventures Ministries full time team.

General Responsibilities:

• Communicate, implement, and rebook existing guest and training groups both on and off campus
• Support and assist all other programs through program development and implementation
• Manager the budget as directed by supervisor(s)
• Oversee all assigned program activity sites including inventory and maintenance of said program equipment
• Implement activities such as bus driving, lifeguarding, and high adventure 
• Develop year around contact with existing guest and training groups 
• Supervision of all summer, contract, and volunteer staff as it relates to partnership program implementation
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Authority:

• This person will have the authority to represent the mission and vision of Grace through all personal contacts, communication pieces and telephone conversations
• This person shall have the authority to manage their week in order to maximize the effectiveness of their areas of responsibility 

Housing: Is not provided.

Time Distribution: Set yearly in the operations budget with supervisor

Requirements

Qualifications:

• A testimony and lifestyle that gives evidence of a true experience of salvation by grace in Jesus Christ
• An attitude of excellence in workmanship
• A supportive attitude to the needs of staff, campers and goals of the organization
• An ability to recruit, plan, direct and supervise the energies of staff and volunteers
• A desire to learn and develop new skills
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Self-disciplined and self-motivated
• Have the physical ability to travel and implement camp activities over a 378 acre campus. At times lifting and carrying is part of the job.
• Be flexible to change as the greater need of the ministry and fulfillment of the organization’s mission statement requires, by performing any duties as assigned by the Partnership Ministries Manager
• Professional presence with the ability to present to student groups from stage and interface with students, parents, school staff, church leaders, vendors, etc.