Thank you for your interest in being a part of the Camp Vertical staff! Staff members will have specific leadership responsibilities and will be expected to work approximately 40 hours a week over a 7 to 9-week period. Salary will be determined based on experience and responsibilities.
IMPORTANT DATES:
June 1 - June 8 Mandatory Staff Training Week (evenings)
June 10 - Aug 9 Camp Vertical at Brookfield Campus (NO camp the week of July 1-5)
MANDATORY Staff Clean-up day August 10
Please fill out the application completely and submit it by Friday, February 23, 2024.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to email us at aowens@elmbrook.org
SUMMER CAMP 2024 POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
Coordinator Positions
The Activity Group Coordinator is responsible for assisting Key Leaders in planning for their activity groups each week. They remain present throughout the day to step into groups who may need extra support. The Activity Group Coordinator also serves as the main liaison between activity groups and assists with office-to-group communication or needs.
General Requirements: At least 2 years of experience in camp leadership is preferred.
The Communications Coordinatoris responsible for the communication between Camp Vertical and parents, and the world by maintaining social media presence, taking photos and creating a weekly recap video to present to parents. The Communications Coordinator is a leader at Camp Vertical, who supports and helps Camp Vertical by being present throughout the day to fill in for any needs that may come up with staff, volunteers or campers.
General Requirements: At least 2 years of experience in camp leadership is preferred.
The Supply Coordinator is responsible for managing and organizing the activity group supplies of Camp Vertical. They oversee and organize the coordination of camp supplies, communication with camp shopper and enabling activity groups to have the supplies they need. The Supply Coordinator is also a leader who supports and helps Camp Vertical by being present throughout the day to fill in for any needs that may come up with staff or campers.
General Requirements: At least 2 years of experience in camp leadership is preferred.
The Set-Up Coordinator is responsible for managing the behind-the-scenes side of Camp Vertical including but not limited to making sure spaces are adequately set up, cleaned up, and organized throughout the day. Coordinators will help support Summer Staff members and serve as a liaison between activity groups or helping with office-to-group communication or needs.
General Requirements: At least 2 years of camp leadership experience, as well as strong organizational skills preferred.
The Special Needs Coordinator is responsible for working with campers who have identified special needs, as well as training and equipping camp staff to come alongside and coach those campers who may need extra support. They will also serve as the primary liaison between the camp and the camper’s family, ensuring healthy communication and collaboration with the goal to provide a strong level of support to both.
The SLT Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the SLT Program. The SLT Coordinator is a leader at Camp Vertical, who supports and helps Camp Vertical by being present throughout the day to fill in for any needs that may come up with staff, volunteers or campers.
General Requirements: At least 2 years of camp leadership experience, as well as strong organizational skills preferred.
The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the camp volunteers. The Volunteer Coordinator is a leader at Camp Vertical, who supports and helps Camp Vertical by being present throughout the day to fill in for any needs that may come up with staff, volunteers or campers.
General Requirements: At least 2-years of camp leadership experience preferred. Passionate about middle and high school student ministry and development.
The Worship Coordinator is responsible for managing the content and implementation of the daily camp and weekly staff worship sessions at Camp Vertical. In addition, they serve as support by being present throughout the day to fill in for any needs that may come up with staff or campers.
General Requirements: At least 2 years experience in camp leadership, as well as experience in worship and technology needs.
The Camp Medic is responsible for responding to any medical needs that arise from campers, volunteers or staff members. This position also serves as office support when there are no medical situations, including administrative tasks.
General Requirements: Experience in nursing or medicine in a church, camp, pediatric, or school setting preferred. Degree and Certification preferred.
The Office Staff Member is responsible for working with the Camp Director and Office Coordinator throughout the summer as support to Camp Vertical. During the summer, the Office Staff will be present throughout the day to fulfill office and administrative needs, especially concerning communication to and from parents. This position is part-time (20-30 hours).
General Requirements: Strong organizational and administrative skills. Exhibits strong communication skills - verbal and written.
General Leader Positions
The SLT Mentor is responsible for engaging in a one-on-one mentorship relationship with an SLT, helping them grow as a leader and follower of Jesus. The SLT Mentor is also a Key Leader, responsible for overseeing the campers, leaders, and volunteers in their assigned activity group through relationship, as well as ensuring the content for their activity group is relevant and engaging. This role is present with campers all day and will participate in camp activities with campers.
General Requirements: At least 1-year of Key Leading preferred. Must be 18 years or older.
The Key Leader is responsible for overseeing the campers, leaders, and volunteers in their assigned activity group, as well as ensuring the content for their activity group is relevant and engaging. The Key Leader ministers at Camp Vertical through building relationships with campers and connecting them to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This role is present with campers all day and will participate in camp activities with campers.
General Requirements: At least 1-year camp leadership experience preferred. Must be 18 years or older.
The Camp Leader is responsible for building relationships with campers and connecting them to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They serve as the main support to the Key Leader for their assigned activity group. This role is present with campers all day and will participate in camp activities with campers.
General Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age.
The Student Leader in Training (SLT) role is a Volunteer position on the Camp Vertical Summer Staff with the intent of receiving specific leadership development and training in the context of leadership at Camp Vertical. An SLT’s role is to minister to campers at Camp Vertical through building relationships and connecting them to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This role is present with campers all day and will participate in camp activities with campers.
General Requirements: Must be at least 15 years old.
