Camp: Camp Tall Turf

Position: Youth Empowerment Programs (YEP) Coordinator

Date Posted: 02-25-2011

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

1.      Bachelor’s degree  

2.      At least three years of direct ministry experience working with youth from diverse racial/ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds

3.      A minimum of two years of direct experience working with camping ministry

4.      Experience mentoring/leading college staff and volunteers

5.      Understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity and demonstrated cultural competency

6.      A commitment to and faith in Jesus Christ as Redeemer and Lord over all of life and active involvement in the Body of Christ

 

Preferred Qualifications:

1.      Past Tall Turf staff member, Leader In Training, or camper

2.      GRIL (Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders) Graduate

3.      Knowledge of camp licensing and/or accreditation

4.      Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certification

5.      Knowledge of and experience with behavior management

6.      Participation in anti-racist training

7.      Excellent written and verbal communication skills

8.      Prior experience with developing and managing budgets

9.      Ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences

10.  Demonstrated ability to effectively delegate responsibilities

11.  Bi-lingual (English – Spanish) ability

Benefits/Job Requirements:

Responsible to the Director of Programs

 

Organizational Information:

Tall Turf Ministries (TTM) is an independent, Christian organization.  Year-round programs take place at our camp in Walkerville, Michigan and at our youth center in Grand Rapids, MI.  All of TTM’s programs and sites are accredited by the American Camp Association and are licensed by the State of Michigan.  Tall Turf Ministries seeks to equip youth for lives of reconciliation in God’s world.  It began in 1968 with the vision to create a safe and fun place to overcome tensions in the midst of the growing pains of the civil rights movement.  Today, Tall Turf leans on this original vision as it widens its focus by impacting lives through innovative, year-round programming.  We are raising leaders and building a culture of understanding and respect.

 

Summary Description:

Tall Turf Ministries is seeking a full-time YEP Coordinator to coordinate and implement all of its programs for youth ages 8-13.  The YEP Coordinator willlead and manage all YEP programs, as well as serve as Youth Camp Director for all sessions of summer camp.  This involves the coordinating, planning, organizing, implementation, and evaluation of both the school year and summer programs.  Additionally, it includes developing and supporting community partnerships.

How to apply:

Application Requirements:

Interested and qualified candidates must submit a cover letter—highlighting qualifications and relevant experiences in relation to this position. Additionally, please request or download (at www.tallturf.org) our employment application and return it along with your cover letter and resume. Applications may be submitted via postal service (816 Madison Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507), email (info@tallturf.org), or fax (616.452.7907).

 

Application Deadline: Completed applications must be received by no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2011.

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