"Building relationships and impacting lives in a Christ-centered environment"
Do you want a position in a life-changing, Christian organization? Spend a semester, summer or year with Camp Cho-Yeh serving as an Event Manager and play an integral role in building relationships and impacting lives through Christ-centered service.
Cho-Yeh's Team of Event Managers partner with group leaders and other Cho-Yeh team members to execute the logistics, activities and overall facilitation of events hosted at Cho-Yeh. This position demands you to be highly relational, to think critically, to work within a team, and to be able to facilitate and debrief a variety of
experiences. Ideal applicants are college-aged staff who exhibit a strong work ethic, a willing and positive attitude, and a desire to serve through hospitality within a Christian organization. If you are looking to invest into others and to be invested in, chances are, the Cho-Yeh Event Manager position is for you.
THE COMMUNITY
Event Managers live on-property, in a close-knit community, and are held to high professional and personal standards. With Christ as our focus, the staff at Cho-Yeh seek to encourage, challenge and sharpen each other as we bear witness to Him while serving our guests. Excellent dorm-style, furnished living arrangements including TV, internet, laundry, and utilities are provided during Spring and Fall seasons. Camp cabin lodging is provided in the Summer Season. Food is provided when meals are served at camp.
THE ORGANIZATION
Cho-Yeh Camp and Conference Center, located just north of Houston, Texas is home to a residential Christian summer camp program and partners with organizations to host events and retreats on Cho-Yeh’s property. Cho-Yeh’s vision is to, “Build relationships and impact lives in a Christ-centered environment.” Camp Cho-Yeh is a fast-paced, strength-based organization that strives to identify and maximize each staff member’s strengths, while creating unity in purpose and service to customers and staff alike.
THE POSITION
Event Managers partner with group leaders by facilitating activities, programs and event details, and by leading other support staff to ensure the success of events hosted at Camp Cho-Yeh. Event Managers are trained by Cho-Yeh to facilitate activities and events including training in Challenge Course facilitation and as an American Red Cross Lifeguard.
Responsibilities include:
Building Relationships with guests and staff
Upholding a Christ-centered environment
Executing events from arrival to departure
Managing assigned areas of responsibility
Assisting other Cho-Yeh team members
THE BENEFITS
Each Event Manager is provided a stipend of $200 per week along with on-property housing and some meals (when food is being served at camp). Vacation and sick days are also provided, as well as access to Cho-Yeh’s amazing facilities and amenities.
THE APPLICATION
We are currently accepting applicants for the
Fall 2012: August 1 - Mid. December, 2012
Spring 2013: January 2 - June 1, 2013
Applicants are invited to apply for any one season. Excpect 1-2 weeks of training at the begining of each season. Event Managers who would like to stay on through a second or third season will be invited to do so based on performance.
The Cho-Yeh on-line application can be found at the link below and is used as a general application to hire for multiple positions including summer camp counselors. Because of this, some questions may seem irrelevant, however please answer every question to the best of your ability. Also, make sure to select the "Event Staff" option when choosing the postion you are applying for.
After receiving and reviewing your completed application, Cho-Yeh staff will contact each applicant to set up an interview time at Camp Cho-Yeh or via Skype or phone. References will be contacted after your initial interview. Pending your references' response, Cho-Yeh staff will conduct a final interview on site or via Skype.
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