Handcraft Manager

Position Summary:

The role of the Handcraft Manager is to leverage arts and crafts to point campers, leaders and volunteers to Jesus. Also to provide instruction on projects, cleaning the craft room, sell craft projects, and pack up completed projects for campers to take home with them.

Specific Responsibilities

● Come in at least 30 minutes before Handcraft is scheduled to open--help set up the room

● Hours: See camp schedule for each week. Typically mid-morning for 2 hours and midafternoon for 3 hours.

● Ability to help campers earn their patches and instruct them how to complete craft projects

● Spend time cleaning the craft room

● Ability to work one-on-one with campers

● Ability to instruct small groups of people on craft projects and procedures

● Participate in staff community and other needed program camp areas when not in Handcraft

● Spiritual Leadership - to lead campers and co-workers spiritually toward Christ. To live an exemplary life and to

have a focus of love for the Lord and others

Essential Qualifications

● Mature and ongoing relationship with Jesus Christ--ability to lead by example and word

● Honesty, not perfection in Christian walk

● Ability to have fun and keep a good attitude amidst adverse conditions

● Interest and experience in learning and facilitating crafts for campers

● Commitment to camp ministry and its values

● Possess Christian attitude and conduct

● Well-grounded in the Word of God

*This job description is by no means all inclusive. It is an overview to provide a general idea of what the position involves. There will be other camp duties involved and on occasion you may be asked to fill in for other positions when the need arises.