Beach Ministry and Program Coordinator

Our Mission

The mission of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA), rooted in its Methodist heritage, is to provide opportunities for spiritual birth, growth, and renewal through worship, education, cultural and recreational activities in a Christian seaside setting.

Seasonal Position: Beach Ministry & Program Coordinator

Department & Ministry Areas: Program Department / Beach programming, events & activities

Supervisor: Program Director

Dates of Employment: This is a seasonal position May 1 – September 1, 2023 (30 – 40 hours per week). Some off-season meetings and preparation will be required.

Profile of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association

With roots in the Methodist tradition, Ocean Grove is the longest-active camp meeting site in the United States, and since its founding in 1869 as an outgrowth of the nation-wide camp meeting movement, it has developed into a diversified and dynamic year-round community. Ocean Grove’s rich history of Christian witness spans nearly a century and a half, yet the organization’s core mission remains: to be the seaside community where all generations can know and grow in Jesus.

Ocean Grove accomplishes this mission by providing opportunities for spiritual birth, growth, and renewal through worship, education, cultural, and recreational activities, all in a beautiful, seaside setting. Special memories are made as old friendships are renewed, new friendships are created, and friends and family share a season of fellowship and spiritual growth. When summer inevitably comes to an end, believers return home refreshed and renewed in the power of the Holy Spirit, having learned important faith lessons to carry them through the rest of the year and beyond.

Ministry Overview

It is important to recognize that this position is more than the management and organization of beach activities & programs; it is an opportunity to use the beach as a connector to build relationships that foster spiritual birth, growth, and renewal through worship, educational, cultural, and beach programs for persons of all ages in a Christian seaside setting.

Job Summary & Description of Duties

This position is faith-based and requires agreement with the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association’s Statement of Faith, and understanding that the applicant is expected to plan and conduct activities which advance others in the faith which the Statement of Faith exemplifies.

The OGCMA Beach Program & Ministry Coordinator is responsible for the overall program development, implementation, management, coordination, and assessment of all beach activities, events and programs for the beach. This role has the unique opportunity to combine a love of the beach, program development and special events with a passion for externally focused ministry and making connections with persons from diverse multi-generational, social, and economic backgrounds. This role reports to the Program Director, and works in collaboration with the beach manager, chief lifeguard, and youth ministry leaders. Employment at OCGMA requires a background check, fingerprinting and completion of the abuse training program; as well as completion of application forms.

Areas of Responsibility:

● Oversee the development, promotion, and implementation of diversified beach programs, activities and events for all ages under the mission of OGCMA

● In collaboration with the program department team, promote all programs, activities and events on social media.

● Coordinate logistics for all beach activities, events and programs, including but not limited to, providing tours for prospective vendors and ministry alliances. Serve as the point of contact/ representative to patrons, vendors, and participants on the day of events and scheduled programs to ensure proper execution and optimal satisfaction.

● Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:

● A well-grounded and robust Christian faith and personal relationship with Jesus Christ

● Be in full agreement and committed to the mission and vision of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association and willingly abide the OCGMA code of conduct.

● A demonstrated commitment to working with youth/young adults, parents, and volunteers in a high-energy and dynamic environment.

● Ability to remain focused in a fast paced, stressful, and fluid camp atmosphere

● Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills

● Willingness to think creatively and strategically about beach activities, events and programs

● Strong communication, decision making, logistical, and organizational skills

● Minimum of 2 years of college

● Background in event & program planning (plus, not required)

● Current certifications CPR and First Aid (plus, not required)

● Prior experience with surf camp and / or youth programs (plus, not required)

● Open to obtaining Lifeguard certification (lifeguard certification is a strong plus)

Qualified candidates should complete the online application ( see button below) email their resume, and statement of faith (personal reflection regarding your relationship with God, church and Jesus Christ) to natalie.stewart@oceangrove.org

Attention: Natalie Stephens- Stewart

Online Employment Application