ELP – Emerging Leader Program

REPORTS TO: Manager of Young Leader Development

HOURS: Part Time (29 hours per week) (Full time during summer season)

DIRECT REPORTS: Seasonal Staff LOCATION: Evart, MI

Who We Are

SpringHill is a youth outreach and discipleship ministry that uses immersive experiences to impact lives and preparethe next generation of Christ-centered leaders. Our team is community focused, fun, and committed to cheering eachother on in our work and personal faith.

What You’ll Do

The SpringHill Emerging Leader program exists to activate our desire to grow the next generation of Christian leaders through spiritual mentoring, community relationships, and practical work experience. Students will obtain an MA in Outdoor Adventure Leadership and grow in their faith and leadership skills during this three-year program. The ELP is uniquely designed for an emerging leader to learn how to lead themselves and create environments to develop others as leaders and disciples of Jesus. ELP roles are developed around giving individuals responsibility in recruiting, hiring, training, and leading a team of leaders. Each role has a program of focus that allows the graduate to contribute to the development of the necessary program elements as well as shape the culture of the summer team.  

Included below is the job description of the work you will be doing at SpringHill. The other components of the program, including academics and spiritual formation, can be found at https://www.springhillexperiences.com/emergingleader.

How You’ll Lead

• Engage in recruiting summer leaders to serve at all SpringHill locations, including campus visits and interviewing.
• Assist in the creation of creative programming for SpringHill events both in the summer season and connected to recruiting.
• As applicable to your role, safely and effectively operate SpringHill activities to facilitate meaningful experiences for guest groups and/or campers.
• Serve in summer leadership positions at SpringHill. Build a missional community for your respective team prior to the summer months, lead them in the summer, and evaluate them for improvement. Ensure a Gospel-centered, transformative experience at your camp site for both campers, leaders, and allies.
• Complete other duties assigned by the Manager of Young Leader Development and other managers.

 What We Are Looking For 

• Commitment to the mission and ministry philosophy of SpringHill
• Bachelor’s degree required. Experience in camping ministry preferred
• Self-starter with the ability to work unsupervised for extended periods of time performing tasks independently 
• Comfortable traveling within the Midwest on a weekly basis.  
• Ability to exercise judgement and make good, sound decisions
• Provide fun and engaging experiences for all SpringHill guests and campers

Physical Demands 

• Must be able to lift, bend, and twist 
• Ability to push and pull loads
• Must be able to lift frequently up to 35 lbs.; occasionally 35-100 lbs. with assistance  
• Good hand-eye coordination