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Staff Details

 

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR    APPLY

The Associate Director will demonstrate effective leadership and problem-solving skills in managing day to day operations of the year-round ministry. The overall objective is to maintain high standards and consistency of customer service, proper and effective communication with the guests and staff, close attention to detail and to ensure an impactful experience where people can know Jesus, follow Him together and rest in the beauty of God’s creation. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.

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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM    APPLY

Ministry Interns are given the opportunity to work in a variety of roles and settings while at Camp Spofford with the overall goal of experiencing Christian Camp Ministry, learning new skills and working alongside a team.

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SUMMER STAFF    APPLY

Summer Orientation

Our 2023 summer season for guests runs from 6/24 to 8/25, but we ask that all of our staff commit to join us for one of the most important weeks for our summer team – Orientation Week. This is a week where all of our staff join together, bond, and learn about their jobs and responsibilities. Orientation Week for 2023 will be from 6/18 to 6/23 before our guests begin arriving. Camp Counselors are asked to arrive a bit earlier than most of our staff to give them a chance to dive deep into understanding what it means to lead, teach, and care for our campers. Counselor Orientation begins on 6/14 and will end when the other staff arrive on 6/18, at which point they will join the rest of the summer team for Orientation Week.

Summer Commitment

We ask that all staff who apply and are hired commit to working a minimum of 6 weeks. We understand that this is a big ask, but we highly value the cohesiveness and consistency of our summer staff.

If you don’t believe you can commit that much time, we would still love to hear from you about your interest in working at Camp. Throughout the summer, we may have spots that need to be filled or other opportunities you might be interested in. So, please contact us if you want to explore that conversation.

Housing

Housing is included for all of our summer staff. We have 4 housing units that we use – 2 for boys and 2 for girls. Each unit houses up to 20 staffers, assigned by age, and has interior bathrooms.

In addition to housing, we include 3 meals per day for our staff. If that’s not enough sustenance for you, we also run a delicious morning coffee shop and evening snack shop every day called Knute’s. Staff must pay out-of-pocket for any purchases made at Knute’s.

SUMMER STAFF TIME OFF POLICY    2023 SUMMER STAFF FLYER

Summer Staff Hiring Process

December
Staff applications are available to be filled out. All new and returning applicants need to fill out the correct application. Returning staff can log into their account and new applicants will create an account to begin your application. You can select your job preferences, tell us your availability and answer the application questions. Deadline for applications is February 15.
March
Hiring decisions are made in late February and you will be notified in early March about whether you have been hired or not. If selected, you will receive your job offer via email with a summer contract and instructions on how to complete your new hire paperwork.
June
Prior to arrival, all staff and volunteers are required to submit to a background check and take an online training which focuses on how to prevent the sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults by employees, volunteers, and other program participants.

Summer Positions +
Opportunities

Voyagers Counselor

Work with our Day Camp Program for children who are 5-10 years old. Every week you are supervising 20 kids and running programs each day from 8 AM – 4:30 PM.  (formerly Adventure Day Camp Counselor)

DEPARTMENT HEAD: ASHLEY SHOMAN

Job Description & Responsibilities

Housekeeping

Work are responsibility of keeping all of Camp’s room and bathrooms clean and welcoming to our guests. Includes everything from making beds to cleaning toilets.  You will also work in Knutes each week.

DEPARTMENT HEAD: JEN FAUSKE

Job Description & Responsibilities

Childcare

Work with our pre-camper and nursery children (ages 0-7), providing programming for the kids who are at Camp Spofford with their families. You will also help out in the snack shop and Knutes each week.

DEPARTMENT HEAD: ALLYSON SOLVANG

Job Description & Responsibilities

Maintenance

Work all over the grounds of Camp Spofford, keeping everything clean, safe and working.  You will mow lawns, empty trash, unclog toilets and so much more.  You will also help in the dish room once a week.

DEPARTMENT HEAD: JIM MILLS

Job Description & Responsibilities

Youth Camp Counselor

Every week you will be in a cabin with up to 12 campers, and responsible for their safety, program and discipleship while they are at Camp. Must be 18 or have graduated high school.

DEPARTMENT HEAD: TORY ABRAHAMSEN

Job Description & Responsibilities

Waitstaff

Work in the Dining Room during meals. Responsible for setup, clean up and serving the guests during each meal. Great job to meet lots of people. Typically works 2 meals each day.

DEPARTMENT HEAD: MINDY BENJAMIN

Job Description & Responsibilities

Dish Room

Work take care of all things clean-up for every meal. Pots, pans, dishes and everything else that needs to be washed and ready to us again. Typically work 2 out of 3 meals each day.

DEPARTMENT HEAD: STEPHEN SCHURTER

Job Description & Responsibilities

Waterfront

Lifeguards and Boat Drivers. Responsible for the safety and entertainment of our families and campers on the Beach and in the water. You will also work in Knutes one night a week.

DEPARTMENT HEAD: ROBIN MILLS

Kitchen Staff

Cook, cut, grill, prep and serve all the food. Much of the prep is from scratch, and you learn a variety of kitchen skills when working. Typically works 2 out of 3 meals each day.

DEPARTMENT HEAD: DOUG HILDRETH

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