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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.
Camping Commitment Statement
As a follower of Jesus Christ and a minister of His Gospel, demonstrate a basic understanding of Young Life’s ministry strategy and participate in providing excellent camping experiences for individuals to encounter Jesus Christ and know the truth of God’s love for them.
Mission & Authority
Through both continued training and direct experience, lead staff and prepare an environment where guests, staff, and volunteers are well cared for by preparing a distraction free environment for kids to encounter Jesus Christ. This is a support role that works alongside the Sites and Facilities Superintendent to learn and help lead all aspects of the Sites and Facilities Department.
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.
- Participate in a culture where the spiritual formation of volunteers is both a priority and responsibility.
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.
- Develop a recognition and action plan for guest needs/requests in order to partner with our guests; meeting their needs and supporting an environment where guests are heard.
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.
- Participate in interdepartmental staff relationship by engaging in partnerships throughout the property.
- Offer leadership and direction to those workers assigned to you.
- Supervise staff whom the site and facilities superintendent may assign to you, both summer and winter.
o 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 on the property.
- 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.
- Work closely with the site and facilities superintendent, guest services coordinator and assigned staff on all matters involving use of the property for the program.
- Cooperate with all other departments on the property 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 camping manager.
Comprehensive Stewardship: Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry.
- Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry through Sites and Facilities.
- Develop and equip interns and volunteers to participate in comprehensive stewardship of Sites and Facilities department.
- Support an environment where volunteers feel valued both as contributors and as people.
- Supervise staff whom 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 on the property.
- 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 the property.
- Maintain operating records as required by the site and facilities superintendent.
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.
- Develop a commitment to uphold the Young Life Food Service Standards as listed in the Food Service Manual.
- Develop an understanding of the Young Life Standards and how they affect the way you conduct yourself with staff, guests, and volunteers.
- Execute all DIN items assigned.
- Execute all PM items assigned.
- Document all work completed and items maintained.
- Execute all duties as assigned.
- Supervise/assist with small and capital projects as assigned
Training:
- Pace Calls that align with the employee’s IDP goals
- Certification(s) in electrical, plumbing, framing, waste water or HVAC desired
- Ability and willingness to obtain certifications.
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
Experience Required For The Job:
- Strong proficiency in 2-3 trades, ability to teach/lead other staff in those trades
- Ability to organize and supervise people and tasks
- General knowledge of multiple plant systems
- Positive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn
- Physically able to do the work
This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.
Job Specific Working Conditions:
LoneHollow Ranch is located deep in the scenic Texas Hill Country and is under three hours to both Austin and San Antonio. Rich in natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and culture, the Texas Hill Country is a wonderful place to live and work. LoneHollow Ranch offers year-round camping and hosts every brand of Young Life camping.
Applying for a position at LoneHollow Ranch means that you are signing up to help build and develop a Young Life camping program in Texas while working earnestly to maintain the highest standards of excellence that Young Life is known for. Working at LoneHollow Ranch will require flexibility, innovation, and determination in order to solve problems, build and enhance operational systems, and work collaboratively and in unity with multiple teams.
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.
