Camp Administrative Assistant II - Trail West Lodge

Because of Young Life’s 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.

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.

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. Exhibit a joyful, empathetic and optimistic attitude and faith in Christ.
• With direction from supervisor, develop an annual personal spiritual growth plan.
• Foster and engage in a culture where the spiritual formation of administrative volunteers is a priority and a responsibility for all members of the department.
• Actively contribute in administration department prayer and devotional times, as well as all camp staff worship and prayer times.

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.
• Maintain healthy relationships with administrative department, serving wholeheartedly alongside other members of the team.
• Assist other departments with administrative tasks as needed
• Partner with summer assigned teams and seek to help them with ministry goals while at camp.
• Assist with leadership of summer volunteers serving in the camp office.

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.
• Offer hospitality to all camp guests, whether in-person, over the telephone or in writing
• Assist with administration of reservation systems as directed by Administrative Manager
• Engage in selection, communication and arrival logistics for summer guests, including volunteers, adult guests, medical volunteers and summer interns.
• Maintain professional written and verbal communication to serve staff, guests and vendors at camp

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

• Exemplify a posture of financial stewardship and integrity
• Model and lead a posture of comprehensive stewardship of the camping administration department to administrative volunteers and interns.
• Exemplify continued stewardship of time, personal integrity, service, spiritual devotion, compassion, work ethic and commitment to the ministry.
• Develop skills needed to act on behalf of the Administrative Manager in all aspects of the camp accounting process, including collection and reconciliation of petty cash accounts
• Assist with monthly financial/statistical reports as…