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As a member of our summer leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to work with children in a fun and engaging environment. You'll lead and participate in a variety of activities, from swimming and sports to arts and crafts, all while building lasting relationships with campers and fellow counselors.

At Luther Crest, we believe in the power of the outdoors and the importance of fostering a sense of community. You'll help create a welcoming and inclusive environment where campers can learn, grow, and have fun.

But it's not just the campers who benefit from this experience. As a counselor, you'll develop valuable leadership skills, gain experience working with children, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated and supportive team of professionals who share your passion for making a difference in the lives of children.

And did we mention the perks? As a Luther Crest summer leadership team member, you'll enjoy competitive pay, free room and board, and plenty of time off to explore the beautiful surroundings and nearby attractions.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to spend your summer making a difference, gaining valuable experience, and having fun.

Interested or have questions? Contact Henri Santelman at henris@luthercrest.org.

Apply to join the Luther Crest 2024 Summer Camp team starting Nov. 1, 2023
SUMMER STAFF POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

Salary: $400/week
Responsibilities:

  • Lead faith formation in a small group-cabin setting with youth ages K-12 grade. Faith Formation Leaders will be the main caretaker for their cabin each week.
  • Travel 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/week
Responsibilities: 

  • Lead faith formation in a small group setting with youth ages Kindergarten through 5th grade.
  • Spend 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.  
  • Spend each week counseling at a different congregation in Minnesota and/or on-site Day Camp. 
  • May be asked to work 1 week on a Support Team with projects on-site as needed.

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 and a strong desire to work with energetic, younger children.

1 POSITION AVAILABLE
Salary:
$400/week
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 the canteen and boathouse, and inspection of waterfront equipment.
  • Reporting the 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 the summer program if needed including fulfilling the role of a Faith Formation Leader if needed.

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.

2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE (Lead,Support)
Salary:
$400/week (negotiable with experience)
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 organizing health forms and medical information.
  • Assist in all areas of the summer program if needed including fulfilling the role of a Faith Formation Leader if needed.
  • Implement and assist in continued Covid-19 protocol.

Requirements: Must currently possess First Aid & CPR/AED certification(s). Enrollment within an RN or LPN licensure program desired or currently holding an RN or LPN License is desired. A valid Driver's License is preferred.

1 POSITION AVAILABLE
Salary:
$400/week
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 assisting in preparations for cook-out meals.
  • Oversee all needs for overnight camping including prepping equipment and sites, training and support of staff, clean up and maintenance, and all other needs as they arise.
  • Coordinate with Activities Coordinator for campouts, cookouts, high ropes, and Earth Play needs
  • Assist in all areas of the summer program if needed including fulfilling the role of a Faith Formation Leader if needed.

Requirements: Background in Environmental Education or Outdoor Education preferred. Enrollment within a natural sciences-related field of study is 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.

1 POSITION AVAILABLE
Salary:
$400/week
Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating media production in regard 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.
  • Monitoring and managing the Luther Crest Bunk1 platform.
  • Being the primary communicator and manager of the Luther Crest Blog.
  • Assist in all areas of the 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.

1 POSITION AVAILABLE
Salary:
$400/week
Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and coordinate daily Sr High Camper schedules including leading daily meetings with Keepers and Blazers, assisting with the integration of campers into the program, and developing and carrying out age-appropriate leadership activities for campers.
  • Assist in the integration of Camp Magi into the camp schedule.
  • Assist in all areas of the 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.

1 POSITION AVAILABLE
Salary:
$400/week
Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating and planning daily worship experiences for youth and adults.  
  • Organizing and preparing all Bible study materials and overseeing Bible study and worship supply inventories.
  • Coordinating roles for worship experiences among the Summer Ministry Team. 
  • Assist in planning various partnership worship experiences such as Calvary at the Lake or Lake Carlos State Park worship experiences. 
  • Plan and coordinate various staff worship experiences throughout the summer. 
  • Assist in areas of the Bold Transformational Faith Program (BTF)
  • Assist in all areas of the summer program including fulfilling the role of a Camp Counselor if needed.

If this position is filled by a current Seminary Student, this position will also assume the role of Summer Chaplain.

Requirements: At least 1 summer of previous experience in an Outdoor Ministry setting.

Salary: $400/week
Responsibilities: 

  • Overseeing all arts and crafts activities within the daily summer program. 
  • Overseeing supply inventories for craft activities.  
  • Planning and coordinating various arts and crafts activities within an age progression of summer campers. 
  • Oversee the organization and inventory of both the Summer Canteen and the Summer Camp Store including daily and weekly inventory and communicate any resupply needs with the Program Director(s) and Food Service Director. 
  • Assist in all areas of the summer program including fulfilling the role of a Camp Counselor if needed.

Requirements: At least 1 summer of previous experience in an Outdoor Ministry setting.

1 POSITION AVAILABLE
Salary: 
$400/week
Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing all daily games and special activities during each week of summer programming including All Camp Games, Grovers, Afternoon Activities, and Thursday All Camp Activities. 
  • Coordinate with Outdoor Education Coordinator for campouts, cookouts, high ropes, and Earth Play needs
  • Responsible for organization and inventory of game supplies including any equipment maintenance. 
  • Assist in the coordination of activities during sport-camp weeks including Volleyball Camp and Basketball Camp. 
  • Assist in all areas of the summer program if needed including fulfilling the role of a Camp Counselor if needed.

Requirements: Must be 21 (+) years of age. At least 1 summer of previous experience in an Outdoor Ministry setting. Participation in ACCT Level I Challenge Course Facilitator Training is desired.

3 POSITIONS AVAILABLE (Leapers, Witnesses, All People)
Salary:
$400/week
Responsibilities:

  • Present and attentive to needs in age-group-specific programming.
  • Oversee and coordinate daily Leaper, Witness, or All People (such as Women's Week, Family Camp, Explorers/Seekers) schedules.
  • Assist in the setup, introduction, and facilitation of camp programming (games and activities, arts and crafts, worship)
  • Managing camper care by making phone calls to home, assisting Faith Formation Leaders to 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 and Communication Specialist. Add photos and information to the Luther Crest Bunk1 platform.
  • Responsible for integration of Camp Magi into the camp schedule.
  • Assist in all areas of the summer program if needed including fulfilling the role of a Faith Formation Leader if needed.

Requirements: 1-2 years of experience at Luther Crest or equivalent camp experience. 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.

4 POSITIONS AVAILABLE (Off-Site: 3, On-Site: 1)
Salary: $400/week
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 the 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.**

2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Salary:
$400/week
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.

1 POSITION AVAILABLE
Salary:
$400/week
Responsibilities:

  • Assist and coordinate the care and maintenance of the site and facilities with the Executive Director.
  • Care and maintenance of camp equipment.
  • Maintain the organization of Maintenance Sheds.
  • Assist in all areas of the 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 is also desired. A valid Driver's License is required.

Salary: $175/weekend
Responsibilities:

  • 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, worship) 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 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/weekend
Responsibilities:

  • Implement weekend programming under the 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 16(+) 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.