Summer Residential Staff- Ojai Valley

Summer Resident Position At Forest Home Ojai Valley

The Forest Home Ojai Valley Summer Resident Position is a summer live-on camp position with housing and meals provided. The position runs from the last week of May to mid-August. There are six available spots. The ideal candidate for this position can be described as follows:

They love Jesus Christ.

They love being in community and having fun.

They love serving others.

We are located 15 minutes from some of the best beaches in Southern California, surfing, body boarding, and beach days are not required, but highly encouraged!

Our summer residents will go through a summer staff curriculum that focuses on spiritual growth and professional development. Summer residents will grow spiritually and professionally during their time with us. They will be cross trained to serve in various departments on camp, although they will have a primary department a majority of the time.

This position exists to ensure guests groups experience excellent service during their time on our camp.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Possesses knowledge of and applies all information stated in the staff manuals

Provides for the safety, care, nurturing, and supervision of each guest group

Sets a personal example worthy of guests emulation

Participates in all camp staff activities

Demonstrates concern about the spiritual life of fellow staff

Demonstrates a teachable spirit and attitude

Maintains relationships with fellow staff throughout the week by spending appropriate time with each other

Establishes friendly exchanges with guest group leaders and campers

Demonstrates flexibility and customer service when serving in all capacities (hosting, recreation, food service, etc.)

Maintains a positive attitude toward activities, staff, and guest groups

Performs other duties as assigned

Education And/Or Experience Required

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to provide service with integrity

Good verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

Uphold and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest Home

Agree with and sign the Statement of Faith

Ability to hear from God and pray for people

Actively support and participate in the staff community life activities

Responsible, focused and aware of surroundings

Must be comfortable and confident in possible high stress situations

Demonstrates the ability to perform high quality work

Assume responsibility for initiating a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor

Excellent people skills, must provide respectful communication at all times

Regular, timely attendance

Work weekends and nights, varied shifts

Able to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs. on a daily basis

Has reliable means to be able to get to Forest Home in all types of weather conditions

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, which requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate office machines. Requires medium to heavy physical work; some lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 30 pounds. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers, as well as speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times.

Forest Home Core Values

Surrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2)

Abide with the Lord daily through study of His Word and prayer

Surrender to the Lord daily through obedience to His Word

Worship the Lord with the Forest Home Community

Commit to grow in your faith through regular attendance at a local church

Prioritize God, Family, and Work appropriately

Be prepared to share your testimony with staff or guests

Love (I Corinthians 13)

Display the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22)

Be respectful to others

Demonstrate compassion

Serve (Philippians 2:3-11)

Give generously to God and others through time, talent and treasure

Seek to put others' needs above your own

Demonstrate humility in both spirit and deed

Actively look for ways to serve

Walk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12, Proverbs 4:23-27)

Show loyalty to others, even when they are not present

Do the right thing, even when others are not present

Extend trust and seek to believe the best in others

Ask for forgiveness quickly when necessary

Be truthful and transparent with others

Strive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24)

Demonstrate accountability with time and resources

Request and receive training

Desire to improve, and challenge others to do the same

Commit to exceeding guest expectations

Refuse mediocrity

Engage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13)

Seek first to understand before being understood

Communicate clearly, empathetically and respectfully

Work through conflict Biblically (Matthew 18-15-17)

Participate in intentional and purposeful community activities

Partner with teammates for the goal of unity and team effectiveness

Play and appreciate "campy" fun

Faithfully pray for one another

Innovate (Ephesians 3:20-21)

Dream Big

Proactively seek solutions

Think outside the box

Dream, plan and execute new ideas

Acknowledge and trust that all things are possible through Jesus Christ our Lord (Matthew 19:26)