Employment
Camp Perkins is always looking for qualified and enthusiastic people to work not only during the summer, but through the rest of the year
as well.
Fall, Winter, and Spring Positions
Camp Perkins hires 2-3 college age or older individuals who are looking for seasonal employment.
Length of employment can be variable. Seasonal staff assist with the day-to-day operations of the camp during the fall, winter, and spring seasons and help to make guests of camp as comfortable as possible. Responsibilities include housekeeping and food service, in addition to some maintenance, office and program assistance as needed. This position requires flexibiltiy and adaptability, and the ability to be a team player, a self-starter, and to function as a servant-leader. Benefits include on-site, full room and board and a salary of $250-300 per week.
Seasonal Staff Position Description
Summer Staff Positions
Spend an unforgettable, life-changing summer serving with Camp Perkins! Summer Camp Staff positions are rewarding and challenging in ways that will engage you spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. There is no other job like it. Consider a summer of service engaging children and families in life-changing ways.
Staff Training for summer staff begins May 28, 2012. Summer staff duties are complete on August 13, 2012 at 8am. Program staff must also attend program staff training beginning May 21, 2012. All staff will receive CPR/AED and First Aid training and will have the opportunity to attend an American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding course and Wilderness First Aid with WMI of NOLS. Salaries start at $1200 for the summer for High School age staff and $1900 for college age staff. Salary increases are given for past experience, specific positions, and additional trainings. First round applications are due February 6, 2012.
To apply to work at Camp Perkins, please visit www.nloma.org and complete an on-line application. We partner with NLOMA for a process called joint recruitment. Joint Recruitment places your application in the hands of 23 Lutheran Camps across the country! If you desire, you may indicate Camp Perkins, ID as your first choice camp on the NLOMA application.
Available positions include:
- Counselors
- Kitchen Camp Assistants
- Photography Camp Assistant
- Maintenance Camp Assistant
- General Camp Assistant
- Housekeeping Camp Assistants
- Day Camp Coordinators*
- Summer Program Facilitators*
- Ridges Counselors*
- Family Ministry & Guest Services Coordinator*
*Program Staff Positions
High School Age Applicants
High School students are invited to apply for any of the Camp Assistant positions listed above! This is a great opportunity to enhance your leadership skills while working along with our college age staff. Much of the CA's time is spent in the needed behind the scenes work in the kitchen, housekeeping, and maintenance to be sure that each camper has an amazing experience at camp.
To apply for employment at Camp Perkins as a High School student, please download and complete the Camp Assistant Application. First Round applications are due February 14, 2012.
