EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Staff Orientation begins on June 12, 2024. Last day for staff is August 12, 2024.

Yes!  All staff are paid for their summer of work. Positions are salaried and range from $5,280 – $5,720 (pre-tax) for the full summer season. Staff are also provided housing, laundry services, and meals at no charge during their employment. Bonuses are available for returning staff members and recruiting friends as staff members. 

The summer begins with about 10 days of orientation. Staff are expected to be present for the entire training period. 

The typical work week of a salaried position is Sunday morning through Friday morning. The reality of camp is that you spend time with campers and are responsible for their safety and well-being the entire time they are at camp. Your work day may include eating meals, hanging out at the cabin, swimming in the pool, playing capture the flag, making s’mores, sleeping, hiking, cleaning bathrooms, singing, and more.  

Camp Lutherwood offers weekend programs during the summer season. At those times, work days and times off are adjusted as needed for each staff member.

Yes! Typically, staff will have Friday afternoons and Saturdays off. When that is not possible due to weekend programs, alternative days will be designated to allow for adequate rest and downtime. Staff also receive breaks during the program day that are coordinated by the Program Team. 

If you need additional days off, please request the dates at the time of hire.

Camp is a great place to build your résumé with leadership opportunities, team work, and problem solving skills. Simultaneously, you will be able to spend lots of time outdoors, build lasting relationships, sing songs, lead games, share meals, and work hard! No two days are alike! In addition, staff members can expect to: 

• Enhance your work experience: be a positive role model and make a difference in children’s lives, all while growing personally and professionally.

• Experience a community: one that offers space for personal growth and faith development while making memories with new friends.

• Gain valuable skills for your résumé: leadership, interpersonal communication, public speaking, problem-solving, and teamwork. 

• Get hands-on experience with planning and organizing activities, facilitating team-building opportunities, leading night hikes and creek walks, and engaging with people of all ages.

2024 SUMMER STAFF POSITIONS

Leadership Team: Members of this team work with the Program Director to plan and schedule weekly camp activities and serve as mentors for counselors. Must be 21 years or older and have prior camp or leadership experience to serve in these positions. 

Camp Staff: Camp Staff are responsible for the safety and well-being of all campers.  Each camp staff will work collaboratively to build an inclusive, safer and more caring community within cabin groups and the whole camp while engaging campers in fun, creative, and safe experiences and activities. Staff will rotate through weekly assignments including cabin counselor, program support, activity leader, kitchen assistant, office support, dish crew or site support. No two weeks are alike! Camp Staff must be at least 18 years of age. 

Kitchen Assistant: These staff members work with the Head Cook to prepare all of the delicious meals camp enjoys. Experience is preferred, but those willing to learn on the job are encouraged to apply. 

Lifeguard & Aquatics: Lifeguards are responsible for the safety of all participants in and around the pool and any off-site water activities. Primary responsibilities include assisting in the cleaning and care of the camp pool as well as lifeguarding the pool and lakefront activities. Secondary duties will include assisting on dish crew, camp activities, and camp cleaning. Applicants must have a current lifeguard certificate. 

Camp Medic: The Camp Medic will support the health and well-being of all campers, staff and guests every day! Duties range from administering camper medications to putting on band-aids. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and medically trained (EMT or higher and hold current CPR certification).

We know that life can be stressful and hard. We want to work with you to help keep you mentally and physically healthy. You will get daily breaks to check out, recharge and refresh. Many of our staff come to camp seeing a virtual or online counselor, and we would love to work with you to make sure you can maintain those key relationships during the summer season. 

If you have any questions about this prior to applying or during the application process, please reach out to us at jobs@lutherwoodoregon.org.

Camp Lutherwood Oregon strives to be a place that is welcoming and supportive of all people regardless of age, race, religion, gender expression, or sexual identity and expects all potential employees to both enjoy and contribute to that environment. Please check out our Mission, Vision and Values before applying to make sure camp is a good fit for you. 

Camp Lutherwood Oregon offers faith-based camp programming that includes prayers, songs, daily chapel and faith conversations. While summer staff do not have to be Christian, we ask that you be willing to share God’s love with everyone at camp and be part of a Christian community that affirms inclusive Lutheran values. We believe that God loves us, no matter what and that Jesus is the manifestation of God’s love for us in human form. We lead with love, grace, forgiveness and welcome, just as God shows us love, grace, forgiveness and welcome. During staff orientation, we will equip you to engage in faith conversations with campers, lead chapel as well as many songs and prayers that emphasize God’s goodness and love. We emphasize the importance of asking questions about God and faith and encourage both campers and staff to explore their own faith journey throughout their time at camp.