Check out the opportunities to work at camp
Join Our Amazing Team!
The summer ministry at Camp Fontanelle is looking for individuals to join together in a ministry team. Opportunities include working with a variety of children, youth and adults through outdoor ministries and the ministry of hospitality.
Working at camp is far more than just a job. It’s living and working within a community of believers who are committed to serving Christ, our guests, and each other as we fulfill our mission to provide hospitality and programming that promote Christ-inspired life-changing experiences through Summer Camp, Outdoor Programs, and Retreats.
Why work at summer camp?
- Summer camp jobs provide higher levels of belonging, engagement and experiential learning compared to school or other early-life work. (Spielvogel, Warner, & Sibthorp, 2022)
- 75% of employers have positive impressions of applicants with summer camp on their resumes. (Richmond et al. 2020)
To fill out an online application: https://campfontanelle.campbrainstaff.com/
Seasonal positions we are looking for this summer:
- Counselor
- Junior counselor
- Media coordinator
- Activity Coordinator
- Program Coordinator
- Summer Program Director
- Summer Cook
- Kitchen Assistant
- Maintenance Assistant
- Volunteer: Kitchen, Maintenance, Program, Counselor
- Dean
Applications received on or before January 31 will be given first consideration. Interviews will be conducted onsite until all positions are filled.
We are looking to fill 8 Male and 8 Female Staff Counselor positions. For more information please contact Ryan Siver.
Available Positions
NEW!! Junior Staff (about 10 positions)
Explore a variety of staff positions at camp each week. Help facilitate activities, serve meals, help with site clean-up, and more! Must be 16+ years old. Pay Rate $40/day
Support Staff (about 8 positions)
Support Staff encompasses kitchen staff (cooks and assistants), maintenance staff, program assistants, and more. Work behind the scenes to make sure all of the important parts of camp happen!
Must be 16+ years old. Compensation based on experience.
Camp Counselors (about 14 positions)
Lead a group of 8-10 campers throughout the week of camp. This includes Bible studies, field games, morning and bedtime routines, team building, and more. Build relationships with campers and fellow staff in an intentional Christian community.
Must be 18+ years old. Starting compensation rate of $50/day.
Lead Team (about 6 positions)
This is a variety of positions established each summer based on need. This includes, but is not limited to, Health Coordinator, Activities Coordinator, Media Specialist, Counselor Coordinator, Spiritual Life Intern/Worship Leader, and Program Coordinator.
Starting compensation based on position and experience.
Working at camp
- All staff receive a one hour break each day. Most weekends are off from Friday evening until Monday morning. Some weekends may have opportunities for extra days of pay.
- Bunk rooms have twin-size bunk beds, bathroom/shower facilities, electricity, and air conditioning. During weekends staff have separate housing in dorm-style rooms that include all of the above amenities. Lead Team members also have separate housing from camper bunk rooms.
- Three meals a day, wi-fi, and laundry is available for use.
- Counselors and Support Staff receive a daily rate based on their experience and skillset. Bonuses are available for those that finish the summer in good standing and recruit other staff.
- 75% of employers have positive impressions of applicants with summer camp on their resumes. (Richmond et al. 2020)
- Summer camp jobs provide higher levels of belonging, engagement and experiential learning compared to school or other early-life work. (Spielvogel, Warner, & Sibthorp, 2022)
Leadership
- Decision making
- Supervision
- Behavior management
- Being a role model
Communication
- Working as part of a team
- Living in community
- Teaching lessons and skills
- Networking opportunities with fellow staff and alumni
College Credit or Internship
- Your work at camp could be eligible for credits or count as an internship. We can work with your school to determine what options are available to you.
Professional Development
- CPR training
- First Aid certification
- Lifeguarding opportunities
- Training sessions on working with children
- Zipline, rock wall, and archery training
- Staff training begins June 1st. The last day of camp is August 1st.
- Lead Team and potential lifeguards may report earlier.