WORK CAMP DIRECTOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Good Works, Inc.
repairing homes and restoring hope
General responsibility – The Work Camp Director supervises youth groups and their leaders (appx 50-60 people) during the Work Camp. This is a paid position offering up to $1,550 per camp based on experience.
Home base – Groups use Coatesville Bible Fellowship Church as their home base. This is where they eat breakfast and dinner, and sleep. They arrive Sunday afternoon and leave the following Saturday morning.
2022 Camp Dates
24-30 April (Confirmed)
19-25 June (Confirmed)
10-16 July (Confirmed)
31 July - 6 August (Tentative)
Camp Director Responsibilities
Pre-Work Camp responsibilities (Prior to Camp)
- Meet with Good Works staff to gain an understanding of camp requirements and annual theme.
- Develop and prepare for camp enhancement activities as required
- Make introductory phone call to youth group leaders
- Meet with the Repair Supervisor to discuss the homes and families
Work Camp responsibilities (60 – 65 hours/week)
- Provide a Safe and God Honoring work camp experience for all involved
- Welcome the groups and provide orientation on the first day
- Provide direction to camp staff and attendees Monday through Friday
- Take photos and send to Good Works Office
- Lead evening activities as required
- Engage with and encourage the youth in the groups
- Distribute, collect and compile surveys
Post-Work Camp responsibilities
- Draft appreciation letters to youth groups and homeowners
- Review evaluations and debrief with the Good Works Executive Director & Staff
- Finalize expenses and submit an orderly accounting of all receipts
Work Camp support staff
- Promotion – The Good Works Volunteer Coordinator promotes the Work Camp, updates the website, and follows up with interested youth groups and churches.
- Administrative tasks – The Good Works Administrative Assistant provides the youth groups with all of the releases, forms, and guidelines, along with other administrative tasks.
- Homeowner selection and project lists – The Good Works Repair Supervisor manages this part of the process.
- Repair supervision during the Work Camp – The Good Works Work Camp Repair Supervisor oversees all of the repair projects during the week and visits homes each day. Good Works also hires professional contractors to provide direct repair project management. Each contractor oversees two homes at the Work Camp.
- Delivery of building materials and supplies – The Good Works Materials Coordinator purchases and delivers materials during the week.
- Food Preparation – The work camp cook provides nutritious meals for the campers.
- Faith/Ministry – Ambassador(s) minister to the relational and spiritual needs of the homeowners and volunteers.
This position is a wonderful ministry opportunity for an energetic and well-organized person
who loves the Lord and is passionate about youth.