Outdoor Event Facilitator (E/D)

The Outdoor Event Facilitator (E/D) is a member of the Emerald/Diamond leadership team who provides leadership on the logistical arrangements of our E/D outdoor events and campouts.

There is substantial possibility for confusion as to the role of this position. The “Outdoor Event Faciliator” is not responsible for outdoor skills instruction—that is a duty of the Unit Coordinator or her designee. The Outdoor Event Facilitator is responsible for the implementation of all outdoor activities. Individual activities may have a leader on point, and increasing responsibility for planning and implementation of Emerald/Diamond outdoor events rests with the Girl Leadership Conference (i.e. the youth leadership). Our ministry is working diligently to fully implement a girl led patrol method at the E/D level. Fully realized, planning for outdoor events will largely fall to girl leadership with a supporting role by the adults. An Outdoor Event Facilitator should embrace this vision and actively work to create opportunities for the girls to make decisions and implement processes themselves.

The Outdoor Event Facilitator is an important member of the Flock's adult leadership team. She is involved in the research and reservation of sites, advises on the planning requirements, and encourages the completion of our planning process.

The Outdoor Event Facilitator is responsible for supervising designated grub masters, providing guidance as to our Flock's best practices in outdoor meal planning.

Qualifications

• Christian woman age 21 or older
• Registered as an adult leader with Shepherd's Girls
• Agree to the Shepherd's Church Volunteer Covenant and qualified for service

Core Duties

• Provide supervision as needed for implementation of E/D outdoor events
• Research and assist in reservation of sites for outdoor events.
• Maintains our E/D outdoor event planning process and advises other leaders (youth and adult) as to that process. Maintain records and notes regarding camp sites for future Flock reference.
• Maintain guidelines regarding meal planning and provide supervision to event grub masters.
• Assist with calendaring, RSVPing, and administrative paperwork process for outdoor events.
• Advise youth leadership and E/D leadership regarding outdoor activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• As a member of the Flock leadership, pay active attention to Flock business and be able to accurately and thoughtfully represent the Flock to others in the church and community.
• Complete Shepherd's Girls training during first year of service.

Timing of Duties

• There are not weekly duties at the Flock meetings for the Outdoor Event Facilitator. However, the Outdoor Event Facilitator should be available for Monday meetings when needed based on the topic(s) of the meeting.
• Most duties of the Outdoor Event Facilitator are completed outside of the meeting time. This may include being on-campus outside of meeting times.
• The Outdoor Event Facilitator is encouraged to attend campouts and outdoor activities.

Position Attributes