by Staff
18. February 2011 21:02
Getting up early in the morning when it is still dark outside and there are very few people on the road can put a damper on the day but when I walk into my office and see a little red light flashing with returned messages and my email inbox full of new applications, the beginning of the day just got a lot brighter.
I have the privilege of working at SAMBICA this year as the Summer Staff Supervisor. Our summer staff application process is under full swing and we are now recruiting and hiring from all over the country. With over 2,000 kids coming through our programs, we are looking for about 100 quality staff to fill multiple positions all across camp.
Part of my job is shifting through the applications and interviewing the applicants. I have worked in the camping ministry for the past seven years in all different aspects of camps, ranging from the dinning hall to lifeguard to co-program director. This is my first opportunity to be a part of the hiring processes from beginning to end. I have an amazing boss, Andy, who is helping me learn the ins and outs of recruiting. I probably have to say that this is the best part of camping ministry that I have been involved with so far. I know all too well that a summer rises and falls on their summer staff, so we are eagerly searching for the best staff possible.
Though the mornings come early, every time I walk into my office I anticipate what awaits me for that day. Who am I going to talk with today? Am I going to be talking with someone who will be a part of influencing kid’s lives this summer?