We invite YOU to be apart of our Summer Staff Team!
Why apply for Summer Staff Position at Wanake?
*Have a summer of adventure!*
*Create lifelong friendships*
*Make a difference*
*Work with Children*
*Build your resume*
*Gain valuable knowledge and experience*
*Have fun while getting paid*
*Housing and Food Provided*
*Become apart of a Community 77 years strong*
Jobs Available for Summer 2023
Special Persons Camp Counselor
Special Persons Camp Medications Manager
New this Year! $200 Sign on Bonus
Deadlines:
Returning Staff- February 15, 2023
New Staff- March 15, 2023
Complete all 10 weeks of your position, and receive an extra week of pay at the end of the summer!
Are you looking for a paid summer job that is guaranteed to grow you as a person, be the time of your life, and look awesome on a resume? At Wanake Camp and Retreat Center, you’ll discover more than just a summer job. We offer great summer opportunities for outstanding Christian men and women.
All majors can benefit from working a summer at camp. Camp teaches you skills which translate to all industries.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
about being on Summer Staff
Job Descriptions and Available Positions for Summer Staff 2023
Still debating between working at camp and getting a "real job in the real world?"
- Check out these great articles written by Elizabeth Dawson Shreckhise, Assistant Director at Camp Alleghany: Camp Counseling as Career Development and Top Three Reasons to be a Camp Counselor
- Need to make more money somewhere else? Consider the fact that other than your days off, you will not be spending money on gasoline, eating out, or entertainment. At the end of the summer, the money you made will still be there and not spent.
How do I get hired at Camp?
- Fill out an online application.
- Schedule an Interview.
- Have 3 references fill out the online reference (You'll need to send them a link in an email to the form below)
Click Here For The Online Reference Form
Note to returning staff- **References are valid for 3 years**
Some suggested references are:
- The pastor of the church where you are active.
- Someone able to judge your skill and abilities in working with children.
- Someone able to judge your work characteristics, such as maturity, dependability, ability to work in a team, and flexibility.
If your reference cannot fill out the online reference:
- Print out a reference form found below.
- Fill in your name at the top of the reference.
- Provide your reference with a stamped envelope addressed to the site for which you are applying.
- Ask persons to sign their name across the back of the envelope after they have sealed it and then mail it.
- References should not be returned to you.
Do you need to print out an application and reference form and mail it in??