First UMC Dallas: Urban Camp Team Members

Date Posted: 9/8/2023

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First UMC Dallas, Dallas, TX

Job Description

Urban Camp is currently looking to hire team members for the following sessions: November 20-21, January 2-5, March 11-15 and Summer 2024.

Camp Staff

The Urban Camp Staff will be committed to the Urban Camp Vision of God’s Love for All children. They will be the primary leader for a small group of students for a session at a time and will also have opportunities to lead camp-wide activities. Camp Staff will guide the group through their camp day, helping to foster relationships with self, God and others. They will report to the Urban Camp Director. This role is hands-on with campers all day. It is a summer job opportunity for students who are in college or are college aged.   

• 18+ hours (November session)

• 27+ hours (January session)

• 45+ hours per week (March and Summer sessions)

• Must be one year removed from high school graduation 

• Must be COVID vaccinated 

• Must be able to attend mandatory training (date and time to be determined) 

• $14-16 per hour 

Program Staff will have the following gifts:  

• Small group management with children  

• People skills  

• Clear communication  

• Time management  

• Problem solving  

• Teaching and leadership 

The responsibilities of the Program Staff include, but are not limited to:  

• Leading campers through the daily activities of Camp  

• Foster spiritual, emotional and community health for each camper  

• Lead/teach rotation and projects  

• Interact with campers during morning & afternoon gathering and interest group time  

• Manage and follow camp schedule and activities 

Please note:  

• Family groups have two Program Staff leaders each session of camp  

• Extra opportunities on Sunday mornings leading Sunday School  for students in 1st-6th all summer long - sign up upon hire (SUMMER ONLY).

Intern

The Urban Camp Intern will be committed to the Urban Camp Vision of God’s Love for All children. This is a behind the scenes role to help camp routines and activities run smoothly. The Intern will report directly to the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director. This is not a role that works closely with campers. This is a job opportunity for students who have are at least 16 years old.

• 18+ hours (November session)

• 27+ hours (January session)

• 45+ hours per week (March and Summer sessions)

• Must be 16 years old by the session they are working.

• Flexible weeks available 

• Must be COVID vaccinated 

• Must be able to attend mandatory training (date and time to be determined) 

• $11-14 per hour 

Interns will have the following gifts:  

• Time management  

• Problem solving  

• Forward thinking - anticipate and know what’s coming  

• Self-starter/independent worker  

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions  

• Ability to take directions well from peers  

• Ability to work well in a team setting 

The responsibilities of the Intern include, but are not limited to:  

• Daily set up of project rotations, supplies, interest groups etc.  

• Set up and cleanup of activities  

• Assisting the Director with weekly tasks  

• Keeping supply closet organized and clean  

• Other tasks as assigned by Director 

Please note:  

• There is a possibility that this position might include some teaching and leadership in rotations and interest groups, depending on the interest and ability of the person who is hired. 

How to Apply

Fill out application here: https://firstchurchdallas.org/urban-camp-team-member-app/
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 214-385-0843