BENEFITS OF SUMMER MINISTRY:
- Impact lives for eternity
- Be challenged and have opportunities to challenge others
- Get experience for working with young people
- Make memories that will last a lifetime!
- Weekly salary as well as room and board
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
- Camp Counselors
- Lifeguard
- Kitchen Staff
- Maintenance/Ground Crew
- Worship Leaders
- Sound, Media, Video Technician
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants are encouraged to send in their applications by fax, mail, or e-mail (if you are able to scan the document and send it electronically). We will begin making 2010 summer staff decisions February 17th, 2010. We will still accept applications after this date, but positions may be limited. Applicants can fax their applications to 336-766-9799 or mail them to our address (listed on our application and site). Applicants may be called to set up a phone interview time (if not local).
2010 SUMMER STAFF DATES:
Staff training for our counselors is vitally important. Each counselor will attend the two-week Staff Training beginning Sunday, May 23rd. Then, we host 9 individual weeks of summer camp programming, followed by a weekend of debriefing and R&R which ends Monday, August 9th. (For positions other than counselors, some of the staff training times and debriefing times may not be required. Check with MCC Staff for more details.)
SALARY AND SUPPORT:
MCC pays $160 per week for first year college-aged staff, plus room and board is provided. Anyone coming to work for the summer is asked to contact their church, friends, and relatives to ask them to pray for you, and support you financially. Merriwood realizes that this is a ministry position, and we suggest you raise an additional $160 per week (although this is not required). MCC will assist by providing sample support letters.
COUNSELOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Counselors will facilitate group initiatives, teach skills classes, lead recreational games and activities, belay at the Climbing Wall, built personal relationships with campers, lead evening devotions, and challenge the youth in their walk with the Lord.
LIFEGUARD RESPONSIBILITIES:
Given NC's hot summers, the pool is one of the campers' favorite place to be. Our certified lifeguard watches the pool during swim times, approximately 2 hours per day. (He/she may teach beginner and intermediate swimming lessons, as well as Water Rescue Classes for campers.) The lifeguard will also be responsible for keeping the pool clean by testing chemicals, vacuuming and cleaning daily, and adding chemicals as necessary. The lifeguard should be willing to help in other areas of the camp as well.
KITCHEN STAFF:
Food service is an important part of the summer camp experience. The staff work together to prepare family style meals, serve the food during mealtimes, and clean-up from the meals.
MAINTENANCE GROUNDS CREW:
The maintenance and grounds crew are responsible for mowing and weed-eating, keeping vending machines filled, setting up and lighting campfires, as well as minor maintenance details.
WORSHIP LEADER:
The worship leader(s) will lead the praise and worship part of the chapel services, both vocally and instrumentally . The worship leader should be someone that feels comfortable leading songs for different age groups, and be able to play an instrument, such as guitar or keyboard. The worship leader should also be willing to help in other areas of the camp as well.
VIDEO/EDITING TECHNICIAN:
The media person will be responsible for getting quality, unique footage of campers throughout the week. They will edit the footage to create a keepsake DVD for campers to take home with them at the end of the week. Merriwood provides cameras, MAC Final Cut Express, and a duplicating machine for this position to be successful. Contact us for more details!
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