Chapel Stage Build Lead, Seasonal

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $175 per day

Creative Media Department
Temporary Full-Time Position (June 112, 2026)

Employment Details

Position Type: Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Schedule: MondayFriday

Supervisor: Creative Media Manager

Location: Thousand Pines Christian Camp

Additional Benefits: Meals provided on-site during work days

Position Overview

The Creative Media Department at Thousand Pines Christian Camp is seeking a highly creative, organized, and hands-on leader to oversee the construction and installation of the Summer 2026 Chapel stages.This temporary position will lead a small creative build team responsible for transforming our chapel environments into immersive themed experiences that support worship, storytelling, and the overall summer camp program. This role works under the supervision of the Creative Media Manager and collaborates closely with the Program and Audio Visual teams.The ideal candidate is passionate about creativity, teamwork, craftsmanship, and ministry. They should be comfortable leading team members, solving problems creatively, and working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.The work completed in this role directly helps create meaningful camp experiences that point students toward the Gospel and support Thousand Pines mission of helping people see, know, and experience God.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Lead and coordinate the Summer 2026 Chapel Stage Build team
2. Assist in constructing scenic elements, themed walls, stage pieces, props, and immersive chapel environments
3. Oversee the installation and setup of themed Chapel stages for summer programming
4. Help organize build schedules, materials, tools, and workflow
5. Collaborate with the Creative Media Manager to execute the creative vision for summer camp themes and stage environments
6. Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and with excellence
7. Assist with painting, carpentry, scenic fabrication, foam work, set dressing, and general construction tasks
8. Help problem-solve creative and logistical challenges throughout the build process
9. Maintain a positive, encouraging, and team-oriented work environment
10. Support additional Creative Media and Audio Visual Department needs as requested

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in scenic construction, theater/stage design, themed entertainment, production design, carpentry, fabrication, or related creative environments
2. Ability to lead a team and communicate clearly
3. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
4. Comfortable working with tools, ladders, paint, construction materials, and active build environments
5. Creative mindset with strong attention to detail
6. Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
7. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
8. Previous camp, church production, theater, or ministry experience is preferred but not required

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to lift and carry moderate to heavy materials
2. Comfortable standing, climbing ladders, bending, and working in active construction environments
3. Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

Additional Employment Information

All applicants must:

1. Be legally authorized to work in the United States
2. Complete required hiring paperwork and I-9 verification
3. Consent to a background check and fingerprinting
4. Agree to follow all camp safety and workplace policies

TM Camping Statement of Faith

The Statement Of Faith outlines the beliefs ofTM Camping. All beliefs are listed and founded in God's Word, the Bible.

Preamble

TM Camping , in accordance with the historic Baptist tradition, hold to Believers Baptism by Immersion, Liberty of Conscience, the Separation of Church and state, and the Priesthood of the Believer. We also affirm the following distinctive which need emphasis at the present time:

I. THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE

The Bible is the inspired, authoritative and infallible Word of God and is our sole rule of faith and practice. It is the standard by which all human conduct and creeds should be tried.

II. THE TRINITY

There is only one true and living God who is manifested in three eternal and coequal person; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God possesses holiness, omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, love, mercy, and all other perfections. All humankind owed to Him supreme faith and obedience.

III. HUMANKIND

Humankind has been created in the image of God but through Adams fall is now sinful, lost and condemned. By deliberate choice all participate in sin which is open rebellion to Gods law. Notwithstanding the fall, all human life through creation has value and dignity.

IV. JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH

Human beings can be forgiven of sin and justified solely through the redeeming work of Jesus Christ who died for sinners and rose again from the dead. Only by repentance from sin and faith in Jesus Christ the Lord can acceptance with God be attained.

V. REGENERATION

Regeneration is the work of the Holy Spirit by which the believer receives a new nature from God. Christian growth or sanctification is the continuation of the new life principle which begins in the new birth.

VI. THE CHURCH

The church in its widest sense includes all believers of all ages. The church is manifested visibly in the local body of baptized believers who covenant together to worship, observe the ordinances, and evangelize.

VII. HUMAN DESTINY

Jesus Christ will eventually return visibly at which time He will raise the dead and judge all people. Believers will enjoy an eternal state of blessedness in heaven while unbelievers will experience eternal separation from God in hell.

VIII. EVANGELISM AND SOCIAL CONCERN

The church has been called to preach the gospel so that individual people can receive salvation. Also the church is to become involved in the improvement of society by advocating biblical principles which militate against poverty, racism, violence, and all forms of injustice against humankind.

IX. HUMAN SEXUALITY

Gods design is that man and woman either be joined together in a perpetual monogamous relationship or live in a single state. Extra-marital sex, adultery and homosexuality are inconsistent with biblical teaching.

Faith History

AtTM Campingwe desire to have a distinctly Christian atmosphere and influence. Though campers and attendees come from many Christian and non-Christian backgrounds, all are included in chapel services, prayer, devotions, etc. Ministry team members participate in leading campers, attendees and other staff in these and other Christian activities. In addition, no matter where one works, all staff are expected to live exemplary Christian lives before campers and staff alike.

In applying for a ministry staff or management position, you are subscribing to a high moral, ethical and spiritual life style and give assurance that you will try to lead campers and staff, in both word and deed, to practical, real faith for themselves. Therefore, to help us better understand your beliefs and Christian experience, please answer the following questions in your own words.

Applicant Statement

I certify that all information provided in order to apply for and secure work with the employer is true, complete and correct.

I understand that any information provided by me that is found to be false, incomplete or misrepresented in any respect, will be sufficient cause to (i) cancel further consideration of this application, or (ii) immediately discharge me fromTM Camping'sservice, whenever it is discovered.

I expressly authorize, without reservation, the employer, its representatives, employees or agents to contact and obtain information from all references (personal and professional), employers, public agencies, licensing authorities and educational institutions and to otherwise verify the accuracy of all information provided by me in this application, resume, or job interview. I hereby waive any and all rights and claims I may have regarding the employer, its agents, employees or representatives, for seeking, gathering, and using such information in the employment process and all other persons, corporations or organizations for furnishing such information about me.

I understand that the employer does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by applicable local, state or federal law.

It is my understanding thatTM Campingis an at-will employer and by understanding this is has been explained to me that if I am hired, I understand that I am free to resign at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, and the employer reserves the same right to terminate my employment at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, except as may be required by law. This application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period or definite duration. I understand that no supervisor or representative of the employer is authorized to make any assurances to the contrary and that no implied oral or written agreements contrary to the foregoing express language are valid unless they are in writing and signed by myself and the Camps Executive Director.

I also understand that if I am hired, I will be required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States and that federal immigration laws require me to complete an I-9 Form in this regard. I agree to a background check, fingerprinting andon-going drug testing.

Thank you for applying to be a part of theTM CampingMinistry Team!

The work done here influences eternity! We are excited about how God is using our ministry to impact people and other ministries throughout the world. If you are hired, we hope that as you get to know us and experience Gods work here, you will love this ministry as much as we do!

We seek to be a group of people who care for our guests and work as a team. It is our desire that every employee and their entire family feel part of the ministry team here atTM Camping. It is important that all employees share the mission and values ofTM Camping. We hope that all our employees adopt and advance them as their own.

Specifically,TM Camping'smission is the following:

TM Campingexists to help people see, know and experience God.

Our values are:

Integrity

Integrity is doing the right thing even when nobody is watching.

Safety

We will seek to protect the safety of our guests and staff.

Attitude

Character is realized not so much in words as in attitude and in actions.

Saying YES!

We will seek to say yes to our guests whenever possible.

Excellence (Exceeding our guests expectations)

Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence.

Teamwork

Together we can accomplish the extraordinary.

Initiative/Follow Through

What can I do to make it better?

Out-of-the-box Thinking

Can it be done better, more creatively, less expensively?

Fun

The most wasted of all days is one without laughter- E.E. Cummings

Sincerely,

Michael Encoe

Camp Director