Summer Staff Job Descriptions

OFFICE POSITIONS:

• BE A MINISTER
• WORK IN THE CAMP OFFICE AND HELP WITH DAILY OFFICE TASKS
• COORDINATE/ASSIGN CAMP HOUSING
• PARTICIPATE IN REGISTRATION
• ATTEND YOUTH MINISTER/CHILDREN'S MINISTER MEETINGS
• OVERSEE YOUTH MINISTER/CHILDREN'S MINISTER PACKETS
• COORDINATE STUDENT STAFFERS DURING NAMETAG LAMINATING PROCESS
• MAINTAIN A RELATIONSHIP WITH CAMPUS HOUSING CONTACTS
• HANDLE ALL MAINTENANCE REQUESTS AND HOUSING CONCERNS
• COORDINATE KEY AND KEY DEPOSIT RETURN ON THE LAST DAY OF CAMP
• LEAD AND/OR CO-LEAD AN FTO (FREE TIME OPTION) FOR STUDENTS EACH WEEK
• PARTICIPATE IN OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO BEING A PART OF STUDENT LIFE SUMMER STAFF
• SUPERVISOR: EVENT COORDINATOR

• BE A MINISTER
• WORK IN THE CAMP OFFICE AND HELP WITH DAILY OFFICE TASKS
• ASSIGN FAMILY GROUPS
• PARTICIPATE IN REGISTRATION
• ASSIGN FAMILY GROUP AND CHURCH GROUP LOCATIONS
• ATTEND YOUTH MINISTER/CHILDREN'S MINISTER MEETINGS
• OVERSEE FAMILY GROUP PACKETS, NUMBERS AND STAKES
• COORDINATE AND ASSIST EACH FAMILY GROUP LEADERSHIP MEETING WITH THE CAMP DIRECTOR
• TROUBLESHOOT FAMILY GROUP ASSIGNMENTS/PROBLEMS FOR FAMILY GROUP LEADERS
• BE A MINISTER TO FAMILY GROUP LEADERS AND STUDENT LEADERS
• LEAD AND/OR CO-LEAD AN FTO (FREE TIME OPTION) FOR STUDENTS EACH WEEK
• PARTICIPATE IN OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO BEING A PART OF STUDENT LIFE SUMMER STAFF
• SUPERVISOR: EVENT COORDINATOR

RESOURCE COORDINATOR:

• BE A MINISTER
• WORK IN THE CAMP OFFICE AND HELP WITH DAILY OFFICE TASKS
• COORDINATE RESOURCES TABLE
• MANAGE MONEYBAGS, COUNT MONEY AND SECURE CASHIERS CHECKS
• INVENTORY ALL PRODUCTS WEEKLY
• CONTACT BANKS AND PURCHASE CASHIER'S CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS OF WEEKLY RESOURCE MONIES AND MISSION OFFERING
• MANAGE GIVING OUT THEME T-SHIRTS AND NOTEBOOKS ON THE DAY OF REGISTRATION
• MANAGE STUDENT STAFFERS ASSIGNED TO WORK THE RESOURCES TABLE
• RECEIVE AND DISTRIBUTE ELECTRONIC GIFT CERTIFICATES
• COORDINATE RESOURCE SALES FOR CAMP PASTORS AND WORSHIP LEADERS
• COORDINATE RESOURCE RE-ORDERS WITH STUDENT LIFE HOME OFFICE
• REPORT INVENTORY WEEKLY TO STUDENT LIFE HOME OFFICE
• REPORT CAMP PASTOR/WORSHIP LEADER SALES TO HOME OFFICE
• SEND WEEKLY REVENUE REPORTS TO HOME OFFICE
• LEAD AND/OR CO-LEAD AN FTO (FREE TIME OPTION) FOR STUDENTS EACH WEEK
• HAVE STRONG MATH SKILLS, BE DETAIL-ORIENTED AND HAVE ORGANIZATION SKILLS
• PARTICIPATE IN OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO BEING A PART OF STUDENT LIFE SUMMER STAFF
• SUPERVISOR: EVENT COORDINATOR

PUBLIC RELATIONS/INTERNET COORDINATOR:

• BE A MINISTER
• WORK IN THE CAMP OFFICE AND HELP WITH DAILY OFFICE TASKS
• WORK WITH BIRMINGHAM OFFICE INTERNET COORDINATOR
• CAPTURE DIGITAL PHOTOS FOR WEB SITE MARKETING
• CAPTURE DIGITAL PHOTOS OF MINISTERS FOR OUR DATABASE
• MANAGE SL LIVE (www.studentlifelive.com)
• MANAGE A WEBSITE SPECIFIC FOR EACH WEEK OF CAMP INCLUDING:
• POSTING DAILY UPDATES OF CAMP EVENTS, WORSHIP SERVICES AND DAILY DIGITAL PICTURES
• CONDUCTING & POSTING INTERVIEWS WITH YOUTH MINISTERS/CHILDREN MINISTERS
• SERVING AS THE CONTACT BETWEEN CAMP AND PARENTS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS
• RECEIVING AND DISTRIBUTING DAILY EMAILS FROM PARENTS TO CAMPERS
• HELPING PREPARE PARENTS FOR THE RETURN HOME OF THEIR STUDENTS
• INFORM LOCAL PRESS AGENCIES ABOUT STORY OPPORTUNITIES/PRESS RELEASES
• LEAD AND/OR CO-LEAD AN FTO (FREE TIME OPTION) FOR STUDENTS EACH WEEK
• SUPERVISOR: EVENT COORDINATOR

HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR

• BE A MINISTER
• WORK IN THE CAMP OFFICE AND HELP WITH DAILY TASKS
• LARGE CHURCH RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
  • COMMUNICATE WITH LARGE CHURCHES 5 DAYS BEFORE CAMP AND ASSIST AS NEEDED
  • ASSIST WITH LARGE CHURCH HOUSING AND FAMILY GROUP DETAILS
  • COMMUNICATE W/ LARGE CHURCHES BEFORE ARRIVING
  • MANAGE LARGE CHURCH REGISTRATION, KEY DISTRIBUTION, NAMETAGS, T-SHIRT DISTRIBUTION

• RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTER MEETING SETUP AND CLEANUP
• MANAGE GIVEAWAYS AND MARKETING MATERIAL FOR MINISTER MEETINGS
• CONTACT FOR “CHURCH CONNECT” CHURCHES
  • CONTACT THESE CHURCHES AHEAD OF TIME TO FIND OUT THEIR PLANS, ASSIST AS NEEDED
  • INFORMATION SOURCE ON LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
  • PRINT AND PROVIDE DIRECTIONS TO ATTRACTIONS
  • COMMUNICATE WITH LOCAL ATTRACTIONS FOR GROUP RATES/DEALS
  • ‘ON CALL’ CONTACT FOR “CHURCH CONNECT” CHURCHES
• RESPONSIBLE FOR GREEN ROOM AND BACKSTAGE HOSPITALITY
• RESPONSIBLE FOR STAFF ON-SITE MEALS
• COORDINATE STUDENT STAFFER SOCIALS
• OVERSEE STUDENT STAFFER AND PERSONALITY PACKETS
• LEAD AND/OR CO-LEAD AN FTO (FREE TIME OPTION)
• PARTICIPATE IN OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO BEING A PART OF STUDENT LIFE SUMMER STAFF
• ASSIST RESOURCECOORDINATOR WITH INVENTORY AND BANK TRIPS
• SERVE AS TRAVELING CONTACT FOR TEAM'S LOST AND FOUND
• COORDINATE AND TAKE CARE OF ANY MAILING/SHIPPING NEEDS FOR TEAM
• SUPERVISOR: EVENT COORDINATOR

RECREATION:

RECREATION DIRECTOR:

• BE A MINISTER
• ORGANIZE AND STRUCTURE GAMES, MAKING SURE THEY ARE RUN PROPERLY
• MANAGE DAILY ACTIVITIES OF RECREATION AND RECREATION STAFF
• INSTRUCT/MENTOR STUDENT STAFFERS ON RESPONSIBILITIES DURING RECREATION
• MANAGE RECREATION EQUIPMENT INVENTORY AND EQUIPMENT ON VEHICLES
• KEEP LEADERSHIP LOG BOOK ON EACH LOCATION
• EQUIP RECREATION LEADERS WITH KNOWLEDGE OF GAMES/ACTIVITIES
• RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF CAMPERS, LEADERS, STAFF DURING RECREATION
• PRESENT DAILY RECREATION ANNOUNCEMENTS AT MORNING CELEBRATION
• MANAGE/ASSIGN WATER DISTRIBUTION AT RECREATION FIELDS
• MANAGE ACCIDENT REPORTS (COLLECTING/FILING IN THE CAMP OFFICE)
• ACT AS THE FIGURE HEAD FOR STUDENT LIFE DURING REC WITH CAMPUS CONTACTS
• CARRY OUT ASSIGNMENTS DURING REGISTRATION, ORIENTATION, WORSHIP AND LATE NITE
• SERVE ON THE CAMP LEADERSHIP TEAM
• LEAD AND/OR CO-LEAD AN FTO (FREE TIME OPTION) FOR STUDENTS EACH WEEK
• PARTICIPATE IN OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO BEING A PART OF STUDENT LIFE SUMMER STAFF
• SUPERVISOR: CAMP DIRECTOR

• BE A MINISTER
• OVERSEE AND RUN DAILY RECREATION TIME
• BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS WHILE PROVIDING A CHRIST-LIKE EXAMPLE
• MANAGE/MENTOR ASSIGNED STUDENT STAFFERS
• ASSIST OTHER RECREATION LEADERS DURING RECREATION TIME
• REPORT ACCIDENTS, PROBLEMS, AND IMPROVEMENTS TO RECREATION DIRECTOR
• SETUP AND TAKE DOWN RECREATION FIELD FOR EACH RECREATION SESSION
• APPEAR FOR SQUAD DURING MORNING CELEBRATION
• CARRY OUT REGISTRATION, ORIENTATION, WORSHIP AND LATE NITE ASSIGNMENTS
• PERFORM DUTIES WITH LOAD-IN AND LOAD-OUT
• LEAD AND/OR CO-LEAD AN FTO (FREE TIME OPTION) FOR STUDENTS EACH WEEK
• PARTICIPATE IN OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO BEING A PART OF STUDENT LIFE SUMMER STAFF
• SUPERVISOR: RECREATION DIRECTOR

MISSIONS:

• BE A MINISTER
• WORK WITH CAMP DIRECTOR TO ENSURE QUALITY WORK FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE VOLUNTEERS, HOSTS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS
• GIVE LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION TO THE SITE COORDINATORS
• LEAD MISSION CAMP YOUTH MINISTER MEETING ON THE FIRST NIGHT OF CAMP
• CONDUCT ONGOING PROJECT EVALUATIONS
• FOLLOW UP WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS
• COMMUNICATE DAILY WITH THE MISSIONS PROJECT SPECIALIST IN THE BIRMINGHAM OFFICE
• COMMUNICATE WITH CAMP EVENT COORDINATOR TO ENSURE THAT CAMP LOCATIONS ARE AWARE OF SPECIFIC DETAILS OF MISSION CAMP (INCLUDING BOXED LUNCHES)
• DAILY OFFICE DUTIES WITH THE REST OF CAMP OFFICE STAFF
• LEAD AND/OR CO-LEAD AN FTO (FREE TIME OPTION) FOR STUDENTS EACH WEEK
• WORK WITH FAMILY GROUP COORDINATOR REGARDING SQUAD ASSIGNMENTS
• SERVE ON THE CAMP LEADERSHIP TEAM
• TROUBLESHOOT AND PROBLEM SOLVE WITH MISSION PROJECT SPECIALIST AND SITE COORDINATORS WHEN ISSUES ARISE FOR CHURCHES OR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
• SUPERVISOR: CAMP DIRECTOR

• BE A MINISTER
• OVERSEE DAILY WORK PROJECTS AND HANDLE SITUATIONS THAT ARISE TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY
• MANAGE WORK SITES
• MAINTAIN A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNTY PARTNERS
• BE A GO-BETWEEN FOR YOUTH MINISTERS AND THE MISSION CAMP DIRECTOR
• REPORT ACCIDENTS, IMPROVEMENTS, AND NECESSARY PROBLEMS TO THE MISSION CAMP DIRECTOR
• DAILY WORK ALONGSIDE STUDENTS AT PROJECT SITES
• MANAGE ASSIGNED STUDENT STAFFERS
• LEAD AND/OR CO-LEAD AN FTO (FREE TIME OPTION) FOR STUDENTS EACH WEEK
• PARTICIPATE IN OTHER RESONSIBILITIES RELATED TO BEING A PART OF STUDENT LIFE SUMMER STAFF
• LEAD DEVOTION AT RALLY POINT EACH DAY
• SUPERVISOR: MISSIONS DIRECTOR

PRODUCTION:

• BE A MINISTER
• LEAD LOAD-IN AND LOAD-OUT
• COORDINATE THE DIFFERENT ELEMENTS THAT MAKE UP CELEBRATION, WORSHIP, AND LATE NITE, INCLUDING LEADING ALL TECHNICAL STAFF AND AT2AP
• GREET AND LOAD IN CAMP WORSHIP LEADERS
• LEAD DAILY PLANNING MEETINGS WITH CAMP PASTOR AND WORSHIP LEADER
• PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT AND PARTICIPATE LEADING IN WORSHIP
• KEEP LEADERSHIP LOG BOOK ON EACH LOCATION
• COORDINATE ANY USE OF GENERATORS OR CHAIN MOTORS
• MANAGE PRODUCTION FREE-TIME OPTIONS
• MENTOR PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
• RESPONSIBLE FOR EVERYTHING THAT GOES ON IN THE WORSHIP ROOM
• COORDINATE LOADING, MAINTENANCE AND TRAVEL OF TRUCKS
• SERVE ON THE CAMP LEADERSHIP TEAM
• LEAD AND/OR CO-LEAD AN FTO (FREE TIME OPTION) FOR STUDENTS EACH WEEK
• PARTICIPATE IN OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO BEING A PART OF STUDENT LIFE SUMMER STAFF
• SUPERVISOR: CAMP DIRECTOR

LIGHTING DIRECTOR:

• BE A MINISTER
• DESIGN OF TEAM SPECIFIC LIGHTING ELEMENTS
• MAINTAIN ALL LIGHTING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING:
• PROGRAMMING
• SET-UP/TEAR-DOWN
• IMPLEMENTATION OF PRODUCTION STAFF'S LIGHTING DESIGN
• ASSIST IN THE AREA OF VIDEO
• BE AVAILABLE TO TEACH INTERESTED STUDENTS ABOUT LIGHTING
• BE INVOLVED IN REGISTRATION WHERE NEEDED
• CO-LEAD A TECHNICAL FREE-TIME OPTION
• LEAD AND/OR CO-LEAD AN FTO (FREE TIME OPTION) FOR STUDENTS EACH WEEK
• PARTICIPATE IN OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO BEING A PART OF STUDENT LIFE SUMMER STAFF
• SUPERVISOR: PROGRAM DIRECTOR

VIDEO DIRECTOR:

• BE A MINISTER
• MAINTAIN ALL VIDEO EQUIPMENT INCLUDING:
• SET-UP/TEAR-DOWN
• PLAYING VIDEO TAPES
• CALLING A 3-CAMERA LIVE SHOOT
• POWER POINT/MEDIA SHOUT
• FILMING AND EDITING DAILY VIDEO TO BE PLAYED AT THE END OF THE DAY
• HELP CREATE A PROMOTIONAL VIDEO FOR CAMP
• BE AVAILABLE TO TEACH INTERESTED STUDENTS ABOUT VIDEO DIRECTING
• CO-LEAD A TECHNICAL FREE-TIME OPTION
• LEAD AND/OR CO-LEAD AN FTO (FREE TIME OPTION) FOR STUDENTS EACH WEEK
• SHOOT PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL AT EACH LOCATION
• BE INVOLVED IN REGISTRATION WHERE NEEDED
• PARTICIPATE IN OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO BEING A PART OF STUDENT LIFE SUMMER STAFF
• SUPERVISOR: PROGRAM DIRECTOR

SOUND ENGINEER:

• BE A MINISTER
• MIX MONITORS AND FRONT OF HOUSE
• MAINTAIN ALL SOUND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING:
• SET-UP/TEAR-DOWN
• PROGRAMMING
• RUNNING OF VARIOUS CUES THROUGH SOUND EFFECTS SOFTWARE
• IMPLEMENTATION OF PRODUCTION STAFF'S SOUND DESIGN
• BE AVAILABLE TO TEACH INTERESTED STUDENTS ABOUT SOUND
• CO-LEAD A TECHNICAL FREE-TIME OPTION
• LEAD AND/OR CO-LEAD AN FTO (FREE TIME OPTION) FOR STUDENTS EACH WEEK
• COORDINATE INPUT LIST TO HOME OFFICE PRIOR TO ARRIVAL OF WORSHIP LEADER
• LOAD IN WORSHIP LEADER
• SERMON DOWNLOAD MANAGEMENT
• ASSIST PR/INTERNET COORDINATOR WITH STUDENT LIFE LIVE (WWW.STUDENTLIFE.LIVE.COM)
• PARTICIPATE IN OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO BEING A PART OF STUDENT LIFE SUMMER STAFF
• SUPERVISOR: PROGRAM DIRECTOR

• BE A MINISTER
• ASSIST THE TECHNICAL TEAM WITH:
• SET-UP/TEAR-DOWN
• SHOOTING/EDITING VIDEOS
• RUNNING SOUND BOARD
• POWER POINT/MEDIA SHOUT AND OTHER ON-SCREEN PRESENTATIONS
• BECOMING KNOWLEDGABLE ABOUT SOUND, LIGHTING AND VIDEO
• STAGE MANAGING
• MANAGE BACKSTAGE AREA
• TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILY GROUP LEADERS MEETING
• BE INVOLVED IN REGISTRATION WHERE NEEDED
• LEAD AND/OR CO-LEAD AN FTO (FREE TIME OPTION) FOR STUDENTS EACH WEEK
• PARTICIPATE IN OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO BEING A PART OF STUDENT LIFE SUMMER STAFF
• SUPERVISOR: PROGRAM DIRECTOR

• BE A MINISTER
• BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS AND CHILDREN'S/YOUTH MINISTERS THROUGHOUT THE WEEK INCLUDING REGISTRATION BY MEETING AND GREETING
• PARTICIPATE IN MORNING CELEBRATION, WORSHIP, AND LATE NITE
• ASSIST PROGRAM DIRECTOR WITH STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
• ASSIST WITH LOAD-IN AND LOAD-OUT WITH A CONCENTRATION ON THE SET AND COSTUMES
• ASSIST WITH DAILY VIDEO SHOOTS
• ASSIST IN STAGE MANAGING
• BE VISIBLE AROUND CAMPUS AT MEALS AND RECREATION/MISSIONS
• LEAD A 1 HOUR WEEKLY DRAMA WORKSHOP FOR STUDENTS
• LEAD AND/OR CO-LEAD AN FTO (FREE TIME OPTION) FOR STUDENTS EACH WEEK
• PARTICIPATE IN OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO BEING A PART OF STUDENT LIFE SUMMER STAFF
• SUPERVISOR: PROGRAM DIRECTOR

BIRMINGHAM OFFICE:

• BE A MINISTER
• OVERSEE EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS WITH THE ASSIGNED CAMP TEAM
• BE A PART OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM BY ANSWERING PHONES AND ASSISTING CUSTOMERS FOR STUDENT LIFE CAMP, STUDENT LIFE MISSION CAMP, STUDENT LIFE @ EVENTS AND STUDENT LIFE FOR KIDS
• COMMUNICATE WITH YOUTH/CHILDREN'S MINISTERS
• COMPILE HOUSING AND FAMILY GROUP INFORMATION FROM YOUTH/CHILDREN'S MINISTERS AND ENTER INTO THE DATABASE
• MANAGE FINANCIAL MATTERS
• ACT AS THE CONTACT PERSON FOR THE TRAVELING CAMP STAFF
• MAINTAIN A CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE CAMPS WITHIN YOUR ASSIGNED TEAM (DUE DATES, REMINDER STATEMENTS, FINAL BALANCE FAX REPORTS, ETC.)
• ASSIST MISSION PROJECT SPECIALIST WITH MISSIONS SITE PREPARATION
• COMPILE SUPPLY AND REMINDER LISTS FOR CHURCHES ATTENDING MISSION CAMP
• ASSIST WITH CONDO/HOTEL SPACE AVAILABILITY FOR EACH STUDENT LIFE EVENT
• SUPERVISOR: EXECUTIVE MINISTRY EVENTS COORDINATOR