What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prayer and Action Mission Camp Counselor position at Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas?
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is the Catholic Church in Northeast Kansas: Growing as Disciples of Jesus; Making Disciples for Jesus. The Mission Camp Counselor is part of the Prayer and Action ministry. Prayer and Action is a service retreat ministry that provides our teens the unique opportunity to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church, while being on mission to serve the local communities of northeast Kansas. For more information, please visit pandakc.org. This temporary, full-time paid position runs from May 27, 2025 - July 11, 2025, with weekends and the week of the 4th of July off.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve on a team of 7-8 staff to implement the Prayer and Action mission experience and helping as needed.
- Take lead on at least one of several core jobs such as: coordinate work sites, direct meal prep, lead prayer, organize fun activities, orchestrate evening program, manage finances, and communicate with stakeholders.
- Work and interact with teens to give witness to the Faith and facilitate personal encounter with Christ.
- Speak to groups by giving at least one reflection talk a week.
- Work with staff and Archdiocese to solicit donations and engagement from the community of Kansas City, KS to support the charitable mission of Prayer and Action.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Link mission, vision, values, goals and strategies to everyday work.
- Use strong verbal and/or written communication skills to exchange information clearly and concisely and deliver concepts, opinions and ideas in a professional manner.
- Follows guidelines, regulations, principles and standards.
Qualifications:
- Minimum age is 19 and older.
- Musical talent is a plus.
- Practicing Catholic in good standing is required.
Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Statement of Foundational Principles as they Relate to Employment, Code of Conduct policy and complete Safe Environment training before hiring.
