Position Objective:

The Kidder Creek Outdoor Education Naturalist is responsible to assist and lead students and guests in Outdoor Education and other adventure and recreation activities to ensure that guests have an adventure experience in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.

General Qualifications:

The Kidder Creek Outdoor Education Naturalist is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work, stewardship, relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (“MHA”) mission, vision and beliefs.  They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats. 

Key Job Accountabilities:           

• Teach Outdoor Education classes


• Facilitate recreation and adventure activities for spring and fall guests


• Care for and maintain OE, Adventure and Recreation equipment, conduct daily and regular inspections and provide timely reports of damaged or broken equipment.


• Transport campers to and from wilderness, adventure, river and camp activities.


• Ensure the safety of all guests.


• Assist with food prep and serving.


• Custodial and Guest Services as assigned.


• Maintenance and Facilities as assigned.


• Attend all required staff meetings and events.


• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• At least 1 year of college experience preferred.


• Must be CPR/FA certified prior to arriving at camp.  WFR, WFA or WAFA certification is preferred.


• Current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record required.


• If you are 21 or older, you may be asked to drive campers and/or guests as part of your job responsibilities. 


• Food Handler’s Card.

Work Experience:

• Prior experience working with elementary, junior high and high school students.


• Experience with ropes courses, rock climbing and/or river guiding preferred.


• Prior camp counseling experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.


• Ability to demonstrate a personal, committed and thought-through faith in Christ.


• Positive role model, listener, enthusiastic leader, and friend.


• Ability to follow-through, be creative, and adjust to challenges of the program.


• Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities and demonstrate sound judgment.


• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing job assignments and schedules with short notice.

Physical Demands:

• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in the heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions.


• Requires sitting, standing squatting, stooping, twisting and hiking long distances on varied terrain, swimming climbing and shouting.


• Requires employees to ascend and/or descend ladders, stairs, cables and trees using hands and feet.


• Requires lifting and transporting 15-60 lbs. of gear and equipment up and down stairs and over uneven terrain.


• Physical environment requires the employee to talk and hear from close and long distances in adverse conditions.


• Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes ability to distinguish basic colors and shades; depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Requirements/Skills:

• Preferably at least 21 years or older with a clean driving record due to MH driver policy.


• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.


• Willingness to drive campers in camp vehicles. Must agree to and comply with MHA’s employee driving guidelines for MHA owned vehicles and use of personal vehicles for business purposes.


• Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment statements.


• Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.


• Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.