Program Coordinator Covenant Harbor

JOB TITLE:

Program Coordinator SUPERVISED BY:
Program Director SUPERVISES:
Summer Staff

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Program Coordinator will support and actively contribute to fulfilling the goals and mission of Covenant Harbor. With the primary focus on the summer Day Camp and Alpha programs, the Program Coordinator is responsible to develop and execute programs year round that align with and fulfill the ministry of Covenant Harbor while fulfilling the goals of the Program Department.

This ideal candidate must:

• Be a committed and growing follower of Jesus Christ and actively involved in a local church.
• Be in agreement with and support of Covenant Harbor’s mission and vision.
• Be an effective verbal and written communicator in person and in front of large groups of people.
• Be able to support the Affimations of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
• Have a passion for engaging people of all backgrounds and ethnicities to feel welcome and safe.
• Have a passion for being a servant leader in a Christian ministry organization.
• Be a servant leader and team player with a willingness to “go beyond” the expectations of the job description in working with staff, volunteers, and campers to accomplish stated goals in all areas of programming.
• Be a positive, helpful, and active member of the staff community.
• Have experience hiring, training, teaching, and leading staff and/or volunteers.
• Have experience developing and implementing programmed events.
• Thrive in a team environment of collaborative thinking and planning and be disciplined to work individually.
• Be willing to travel in the midwest occasionally for summer staff recruitment, group relations, marketing purposes and conferences. Typically during business hours, but with up to ten overnights per year.
• Strong theological and biblical knowledge.

• A bachelor’s degree or higher Christian education, children’s/youth ministry, biblical studies, or a related field, or equivalent experience serving in full time program leadership at a Christian camp, church, or youth program.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Computer knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite. An aptitude and willingness to become proficient in Camp Brain and other database management systems.
• The ability to pass a background check and be a person above reproach with high moral integrity.

• Lead, plan, prepare, and supervise Day Camp, the daily summer program that serves children from 1st-6th grade, and Alpha, a two-week high school leadership and discipleship summer program.
• Assist leadership with other summer programs including Pier 30 and Kishwauketoe in partnership with other Program Coordinators.
• Assist in any and all administrative tasks related to registration, programming, logistics, and evaluations.
• Work on communicating with parents before, throughout, and after camp on a wide range of topics and concerns (programming, policies, discipline, health issues, etc.).
• Invest in the relationships of High School campers as they become staff members over multiple summers.
• Evaluate programs, implement changes, and make strategies to improve over time throughout the summer.
• Work with the Marketing team in the creation and distribution of summer marketing materials.

• Lead planning and implementation of year- round retreats (Village Retreats, Moms and Daughters, etc.)
• Assist in the planning and implementation of Winter Camp Retreats (theme, speakers, teaching, bands, staffing) for 3rd-12th grade.
• Be on call for assistance during the duration of all Covenant Harbor sponsored programs or events.
• Assist in planning and executing other year- round programmed retreats including new opportunities.
• Work with the Marketing team in the creation of a promotional schedule and website content.

• Assist with the management and innovation of summer staff…