Summer Staff Manager

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The purpose of the Summer Staff Manager is to build relationships with past, present and future summer staff.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position is a highly relational role that allows you to pour into our summer team. This person will serve alongside the Tejas team in living out our theme verse, Philippians 2:3 which says “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility, value others above yourselves.” Furthermore, this position helps fulfill the Tejas mission of setting the stage for Jesus to transform lives. This is accomplished by exemplifying our core values:

People: Viewing everyone as an image-bearer of Jesus

Service: As a means for sharing the Gospel

Adventure: As a relational catalyst, and

Safety: as an integral part of People, Service and Adventure.

As the Summer Staff Manager you would bring members aboard our team who live this out and help equip them to serve our guests in this way.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Summer Staff Manager Responsibilities

Hire and maintain relationships with our summer team as you disciple these future leaders

Invest in the emotional, spiritual and relational needs of the summer team

Plan engaging team building events

Support and provide leadership to the summer team

The ideal candidate will exude enthusiasm, provide encouragement, promote staff unity, be a motivator and contribute to a positive staff culture

Assist all other departments as needed

Recruiter Responsibilities

Oversee and execute recruiting efforts to build the summer team

Create community online and recruit through social media

Travel to colleges, churches and other ministries to keep past, present and future staff engaged

Maintain a relationship with our international program to create a greater mosaic of staff culture

Manage the hiring process of the summer team including the application software, interviews, reference checks, and general paperwork

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience

Previous youth pastor and/or camp experience preferred

Flexibility and the ability to respond in grace when unforeseen situations require your assistance

Ability to maintain relationships with all guests and staff

A thorough knowledge and effective involvement in ministry

A desire to grow spiritually and professionally

An understanding of hospitality and guest experience

Highly relational personality

TO APPLY, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO:

dani.breuklander@mytejas.org

Tejas is a premier Christian camp and retreat center centrally located between Austin, Houston and San Antonio. We love setting the stage for Jesus to transform lives. Our private rooms, bunk houses, conference rooms and recreational facilities provide the perfect setting for sharing Christ to over 25,000 people a year through retreats, summer camps and family experiences.