Summer Staff 2022
Position Descriptions
Faith Formation Leader
Responsibilities:
Leading faith formation in a small group-cabin setting with youth ages Kindergarten - 12th Grade. Faith Formation Leaders will be the main caretaker for their cabin each week.
Traveling as part of a Day Camp Team to lead faith formation at a church off site. Faith Formation Leaders will alternate between having a cabin and being on day camp (On-site or Off Site) from week to week.
This position spends each day surrounded by youth, faith, and the outdoors, providing a safe atmosphere where youth find unique opportunities to grow in faith and experience God’s love through community and creation.
Requirements: Must be 18(+) years of age and have completed 1 year of college or equivalent experience beyond High School. Must possess good physical stamina with long hours and the majority of time spent outdoors.
Salary: $400 per week
Waterfront Director (1 Position Available)
Responsibilities:
Overseeing all operations of Luther Crest’s waterfront facility including overseeing all recreational activities such as swimming and supervising Lifeguards. This applies to On-Site Camp and weekend retreat groups.
Maintaining a clean and safe waterfront environment including daily beach cleaning, daily inventory of canteen and boathouse, and inspection of waterfront equipment.
Reporting canteen inventory to Food Service Director and status of waterfront equipment to the Executive Director.
Coordinating with Year-Round Staff regarding in-services for lifeguards throughout the summer.
Assist in all areas of summer program if needed including fulfilling the role of a Faith Formation Leader if needed.
Will spend evening hours in cabins with Faith Formation Leaders.
Requirements: Must be 21(+) years of age, current Lifeguard and/or Waterfront Safety Instructor certification(s), current First Aid & CPR/AED certification(s), and at least 1 summer of previous experience in an Outdoor Ministry setting. Knowledge of and experience with boats is desired.
Salary: $400.00 per week
Health Care Manager (2 Positions Available: One Lead, One Support)
Responsibilities:
Overseeing all health care needs within the summer program including care for ill or injured staff and/or campers, administration of medications as directed by parents/guardians/camper physicians.
Inventory of medical supplies, daily/weekly stocking of first aid kits, and medical logs.
Health care administrative duties such as filing and organization health forms and medical information.
Assist in all areas of summer program if needed including fulfilling the role of a Faith Formation Leader if needed.
Implement and assist in Covid-19 protocol.
Requirements: Must be currently possess First Aid & CPR/AED certification(s). Enrollment within an RN or LPN licensure program desired or currently hold an RN or LPN License is desired. A valid Driver's License is preferred.
Salary: $400.00 per week
Outdoor Education Coordinator (1 Position Available)
Responsibilities:
Organizing the Nature Center and Trail Shack and caring for Luther Crest’s resident Nature Room camping equipment.
Leading environmental focused activities within Grovers, devotions, and other programmed activities.
Overseeing Luther Crest’s environmental education and creation care components within summer programming and assist in preparations for cook out meals.
Assist in all areas of summer program if needed including fulfilling the role of a Faith Formation Leader if needed.
Requirements: Background in Environmental Education or Outdoor Education. Enrollment within a natural sciences related field of study desired. Must be able to care for and handle live animals on a daily basis. Must have at least one 1 summer of previous experience in an Outdoor Ministry setting.
Salary: $400.00 per week
Media Specialist (1 Position Available)
Responsibilities:
Coordinating media production in regards to summer programming including photography, videography, social media, and weekly video production with Program Coordinators and Program Director.
Creating a weekly video to be sent home with campers and guests and will oversee all photography and videography used for promotion and marketing purposes.
Assisting in posting camp activities online to an online audience.
Assist in all areas of summer program if needed including fulfilling the role of a Faith Formation Leader if needed.
Requirements: Must have experience with photography and/or videography. Currently enrolled in a photography area of study/graduated with a degree in this area desired. Applicants will be asked to submit a small portfolio that highlights their experience in photography, videography, or media/design.
Salary: $400.00 per week
Sr High/Magi Coordinator (1 Position Available)
Responsibilities:
Oversee and coordinate daily Sr High Camper schedules including leading daily meetings with Keepers and Blazers, assisting with integration of campers into the program, and develop and carry out age-appropriate leadership activities for campers.
Assist in the integration of Camp Magi and Grandparents into the camp schedule.
Assist in all areas of summer program if needed including fulfilling the role of a Faith Formation Leader if needed.
Requirements: Must be 21(+) years of age. Must have 2(+) summers of experience in an Outdoor Ministry setting. Must have a valid Driver's License.
Salary: $400.00 per week
Program Coordinators (2 positions available)
Responsibilities:
Present and attentive to needs in age-group specific programming.
Oversee and coordinate daily Leaper and Witness schedules.
Set up, introduce and facilitate areas of camp programming (Games and Activities, Arts and Crafts, Worships) which will be planned by Year Round Staff.
Managing camper care by making phone calls to home, assisting Faith Formation Leaders treat homesickness and distributing camper mail.
Addressing concerns with campers brought up by Faith Formation Leaders in coordination with Year Round Staff.
Communicating with Support Staff and Year Round Staff about needs for programming items.
Coordinating media production (photography, videography) with Media Specialist.
Assist in all areas of summer program if needed including fulfilling the role of a Faith Formation Leader if needed.
Additional Notes:
Areas arranged by Year Round Staff, implemented by Program Coordinators:
Requirements: 1-2 years of experience at Luther Crest or equivalent camp expereince. Must be 21(+) years of age and have completed 1 year of college or equivalent experience beyond High School. Must possess good physical stamina with long hours and the majority of time spent outdoors.
Salary: $400.00 per week
Day Camp Director (2 Positions Available)
Responsibilities:
Overseeing and leading Luther Crest’s Day Camp programs on-site and in area congregations each week
throughout the summer season.
Planning and coordinating schedules and activities with Day Camp contacts within
congregations.
Provide leadership for Day Camp staffing teams including staff supervision and be a mentor to
staff and campers within the program.
Assist in all areas of summer program if needed including fulfilling the role of a Faith Formation Leader
if needed.
Requirements: Must be 21(+) years of age. At least 1 summer of previous experience in an Outdoor
Ministry setting. Must have current First Aid & CPR/AED certifications or participate in training. Must
have a valid Driver's License. **This position will spend the duration of this summer off-site in Day Camp congregations.**
Salary: $400.00 per week
Assistant Cook (2 Positions Available)
Responsibilities:
Assisting with meal preparation during Luther Crest’s staff training weeks and camper weeks throughout the summer.
Work with Luther Crest’s Food Service Manager and Hospitality Manager to divide out kitchen shifts and meal responsibilities.
Responsible to the Program Director and/or the Food Service Manager.
Requirements: Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen is preferred. Food Service or Safe Serve certifications are desired.
Salary: $400.00 per week
Site and Facilities Assistant (1 Position Available)
Responsibilities:
Assist and coordinate the care and maintenance of site and facilities with the Executive Director.
Care and maintenance of camp equipment.
Maintain the organization of Maintenance Sheds.
Assist in all areas of summer program if needed and/or stay in a cabin as needed.
Requirements: Must be 18(+) years of age. Knowledge of camping equipment and experience driving with and backing various trailers is desired. Knowledge of boat operations also desired. Valid Driver's License required.
Salary: $400.00 per week
Weekend Coordinator
Requirements: Must be 21(+) years of age and have completed 1 year of college or equivalent experience beyond High School. Must possess good physical stamina with long hours and the majority of time spent outdoors.
Salary: $150 per weekend
Weekend Staff
Requirements: Must be 18(+) years of age and have completed 1 year of college or equivalent experience beyond High School. Must possess good physical stamina with long hours and the majority of time spent outdoors.
Salary: $150 per weekend
Position Descriptions
Faith Formation Leader
Responsibilities:
Leading faith formation in a small group-cabin setting with youth ages Kindergarten - 12th Grade. Faith Formation Leaders will be the main caretaker for their cabin each week.
Traveling as part of a Day Camp Team to lead faith formation at a church off site. Faith Formation Leaders will alternate between having a cabin and being on day camp (On-site or Off Site) from week to week.
This position spends each day surrounded by youth, faith, and the outdoors, providing a safe atmosphere where youth find unique opportunities to grow in faith and experience God’s love through community and creation.
Requirements: Must be 18(+) years of age and have completed 1 year of college or equivalent experience beyond High School. Must possess good physical stamina with long hours and the majority of time spent outdoors.
Salary: $400 per week
Waterfront Director (1 Position Available)
Responsibilities:
Overseeing all operations of Luther Crest’s waterfront facility including overseeing all recreational activities such as swimming and supervising Lifeguards. This applies to On-Site Camp and weekend retreat groups.
Maintaining a clean and safe waterfront environment including daily beach cleaning, daily inventory of canteen and boathouse, and inspection of waterfront equipment.
Reporting canteen inventory to Food Service Director and status of waterfront equipment to the Executive Director.
Coordinating with Year-Round Staff regarding in-services for lifeguards throughout the summer.
Assist in all areas of summer program if needed including fulfilling the role of a Faith Formation Leader if needed.
Will spend evening hours in cabins with Faith Formation Leaders.
Requirements: Must be 21(+) years of age, current Lifeguard and/or Waterfront Safety Instructor certification(s), current First Aid & CPR/AED certification(s), and at least 1 summer of previous experience in an Outdoor Ministry setting. Knowledge of and experience with boats is desired.
Salary: $400.00 per week
Health Care Manager (2 Positions Available: One Lead, One Support)
Responsibilities:
Overseeing all health care needs within the summer program including care for ill or injured staff and/or campers, administration of medications as directed by parents/guardians/camper physicians.
Inventory of medical supplies, daily/weekly stocking of first aid kits, and medical logs.
Health care administrative duties such as filing and organization health forms and medical information.
Assist in all areas of summer program if needed including fulfilling the role of a Faith Formation Leader if needed.
Implement and assist in Covid-19 protocol.
Requirements: Must be currently possess First Aid & CPR/AED certification(s). Enrollment within an RN or LPN licensure program desired or currently hold an RN or LPN License is desired. A valid Driver's License is preferred.
Salary: $400.00 per week
Outdoor Education Coordinator (1 Position Available)
Responsibilities:
Organizing the Nature Center and Trail Shack and caring for Luther Crest’s resident Nature Room camping equipment.
Leading environmental focused activities within Grovers, devotions, and other programmed activities.
Overseeing Luther Crest’s environmental education and creation care components within summer programming and assist in preparations for cook out meals.
Assist in all areas of summer program if needed including fulfilling the role of a Faith Formation Leader if needed.
Requirements: Background in Environmental Education or Outdoor Education. Enrollment within a natural sciences related field of study desired. Must be able to care for and handle live animals on a daily basis. Must have at least one 1 summer of previous experience in an Outdoor Ministry setting.
Salary: $400.00 per week
Media Specialist (1 Position Available)
Responsibilities:
Coordinating media production in regards to summer programming including photography, videography, social media, and weekly video production with Program Coordinators and Program Director.
Creating a weekly video to be sent home with campers and guests and will oversee all photography and videography used for promotion and marketing purposes.
Assisting in posting camp activities online to an online audience.
Assist in all areas of summer program if needed including fulfilling the role of a Faith Formation Leader if needed.
Requirements: Must have experience with photography and/or videography. Currently enrolled in a photography area of study/graduated with a degree in this area desired. Applicants will be asked to submit a small portfolio that highlights their experience in photography, videography, or media/design.
Salary: $400.00 per week
Sr High/Magi Coordinator (1 Position Available)
Responsibilities:
Oversee and coordinate daily Sr High Camper schedules including leading daily meetings with Keepers and Blazers, assisting with integration of campers into the program, and develop and carry out age-appropriate leadership activities for campers.
Assist in the integration of Camp Magi and Grandparents into the camp schedule.
Assist in all areas of summer program if needed including fulfilling the role of a Faith Formation Leader if needed.
Requirements: Must be 21(+) years of age. Must have 2(+) summers of experience in an Outdoor Ministry setting. Must have a valid Driver's License.
Salary: $400.00 per week
Program Coordinators (2 positions available)
Responsibilities:
Present and attentive to needs in age-group specific programming.
Oversee and coordinate daily Leaper and Witness schedules.
Set up, introduce and facilitate areas of camp programming (Games and Activities, Arts and Crafts, Worships) which will be planned by Year Round Staff.
Managing camper care by making phone calls to home, assisting Faith Formation Leaders treat homesickness and distributing camper mail.
Addressing concerns with campers brought up by Faith Formation Leaders in coordination with Year Round Staff.
Communicating with Support Staff and Year Round Staff about needs for programming items.
Coordinating media production (photography, videography) with Media Specialist.
Assist in all areas of summer program if needed including fulfilling the role of a Faith Formation Leader if needed.
Additional Notes:
Areas arranged by Year Round Staff, implemented by Program Coordinators:
- Assigning roles of staff in pre-planned worships
- Organizing Bible study materials and overseeing Bible study
- Overseeing Arts and Crafts activities and communicating supplies needed to Year-Round Staff
- Set up and introduction of games scheduled by Year-Round Staff
- Distributing camper mail
Requirements: 1-2 years of experience at Luther Crest or equivalent camp expereince. Must be 21(+) years of age and have completed 1 year of college or equivalent experience beyond High School. Must possess good physical stamina with long hours and the majority of time spent outdoors.
Salary: $400.00 per week
Day Camp Director (2 Positions Available)
Responsibilities:
Overseeing and leading Luther Crest’s Day Camp programs on-site and in area congregations each week
throughout the summer season.
Planning and coordinating schedules and activities with Day Camp contacts within
congregations.
Provide leadership for Day Camp staffing teams including staff supervision and be a mentor to
staff and campers within the program.
Assist in all areas of summer program if needed including fulfilling the role of a Faith Formation Leader
if needed.
Requirements: Must be 21(+) years of age. At least 1 summer of previous experience in an Outdoor
Ministry setting. Must have current First Aid & CPR/AED certifications or participate in training. Must
have a valid Driver's License. **This position will spend the duration of this summer off-site in Day Camp congregations.**
Salary: $400.00 per week
Assistant Cook (2 Positions Available)
Responsibilities:
Assisting with meal preparation during Luther Crest’s staff training weeks and camper weeks throughout the summer.
Work with Luther Crest’s Food Service Manager and Hospitality Manager to divide out kitchen shifts and meal responsibilities.
Responsible to the Program Director and/or the Food Service Manager.
Requirements: Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen is preferred. Food Service or Safe Serve certifications are desired.
Salary: $400.00 per week
Site and Facilities Assistant (1 Position Available)
Responsibilities:
Assist and coordinate the care and maintenance of site and facilities with the Executive Director.
Care and maintenance of camp equipment.
Maintain the organization of Maintenance Sheds.
Assist in all areas of summer program if needed and/or stay in a cabin as needed.
Requirements: Must be 18(+) years of age. Knowledge of camping equipment and experience driving with and backing various trailers is desired. Knowledge of boat operations also desired. Valid Driver's License required.
Salary: $400.00 per week
Weekend Coordinator
- Be present and attentive to needs in weekend programming.
- Communicating with the Year Round Staff in order to ensure that weekend group details are prepared and implemented in a timely manner.
- Oversee and coordinate weekend schedules.
- Set up, introduce and facilitate areas of camp programming (Games and Activities, Arts and Crafts, Worships) which will be planned by Year Round Staff.
- Managing camper care and weekend staffing needs.
- Addressing concerns with staff brought up by Weekend Staff in coordination with Year Round Staff.
Requirements: Must be 21(+) years of age and have completed 1 year of college or equivalent experience beyond High School. Must possess good physical stamina with long hours and the majority of time spent outdoors.
Salary: $150 per weekend
Weekend Staff
- Implement weekend programming under direction of the Weekend Coordinator.
- Be present and attentive to needs in weekend programming along with steady communication and attention to guests, campers, and their needs.
- Addressing concerns with Weekend Coordinators.
- This position spends each day surrounded by youth, faith, and the outdoors, providing a safe atmosphere where youth and families find unique opportunities to grow in faith and experience God’s love through community and creation.
- Lead faith formation in youth and family settings and build relationships amongst guests and families.
Requirements: Must be 18(+) years of age and have completed 1 year of college or equivalent experience beyond High School. Must possess good physical stamina with long hours and the majority of time spent outdoors.
Salary: $150 per weekend