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Join the Luther Heights Team

Camp staff positions are more than just a job, they are fun, meaningful, and almost always life-changing. Our staff have the opportunity to develop their personal faith, leadership skills, and natural gifts while engaging with campers of all ages; a life-renewing experience for all. Our staff are committed to welcoming, accepting, knowing, and celebrating each camper during their time at camp. Kids today need you—be the mentor you needed when you were a child! Being part of our team will be one of the best jobs you will ever have (your future self will thank you for saying YES to Luther Heights this summer).

WHY WORK FOR CAMP

  • Experience a community that offers space for personal growth, faith development, and connection to others who share in our core values.
  • Impact campers as they grow their faith, confidence, and abilities during their time at camp.
  • Transform your resume by being team players, creative thinkers, life-long learners, and great leaders, among other skills that future employers look for on a resume.
  • Foster new gifts with trainings such as Wilderness First Aid, Low Ropes, and Lifeguarding, while being paid to play - think tie-dye shirts and s’mores and silly songs.
  • Explore mountains and alpine lakes by hiking, whitewater rafting, canoeing, horseback riding, stargazing, and mountain biking (we could go on!)
  • Serve in a meaningful way, living out the mission of Luther Heights to share God’s love with all campers.

Summer Positions

FAQs

CABIN LEADER

18+ (or high school equivalent)

Being a Cabin Leader at Luther Heights is a life-changing experience. This role offers you the chance to impact the lives of campers while developing skills that will stay with you forever—team-building, relationship-building, conflict management, mental health awareness, and community leadership. You may not choose full-time youth work after camp, but the lessons you gain here will follow you wherever you go.

As a Cabin Leader, you provide campers with the best week of their summer (and sometimes, their year!). By fostering camaraderie among your campers, leading meaningful spiritual discussions, and creating space for fun and goofiness, you help them learn that they matter, their uniqueness is celebrated, and it’s okay to simply be themselves. Many campers will remember the impact you have on them for a lifetime.

If you love sports, theatre, crafts, or board games—there is a place for you. Whether you enjoy performing in front of a crowd or connecting one-on-one with a shy camper, your gifts can make a difference.

Cabin Leaders at Luther Heights will:

  • Lead Youth Camps with faith-based discussions and worship times (all faith backgrounds welcome; see LHBC’s Inclusion & Welcome Statement).
  • Support Day Camps in cities across Idaho and Western Wyoming.
  • Assist at Family Camps, Hosted Groups, Retreats, and Camp Alturas (our new non-faith-based youth camp).

Requirements & Details:

  • Preferred 18+ or high school equivalent.
  • Priority given to those who can attend Staff Training: June 1–12.
  • Pay starts at $400/week, with room and board included.

If you want this role, we want you to apply! This is your opportunity to be part of a community that changes lives—yours and your campers’.


SUPPORT STAFF

15+ years of age

Have you been through our LIT program, but are not yet old enough to be a cabin leader? LHBC knows that we have some amazing young people that have been long-time campers, love camp, and are ready to spend their whole summer with us at camp! Here are some key things about this role, as it will look different than in years past:

  • You'll be doing lots of behind-the-scenes things that help camp run, but this role will also be very involved in camper interaction. Here's a list of things that might be on your weekly schedule as a support staff person this summer: dishes, cleaning cabins, raking beloved Clive (our composting shower house), maintenance assistance as needed, making campfires, taking pictures for social media, dressing up/participating in all camp games, eating meals with cabins, leading worship, facilitating silly songs, helping with special interest/activity time, having FUN, being awesome, etc.
  • You will be the hands and feet directly involved with making this summer at camp amazing!
  • You will be on a team with other support staff for bigger projects, but will also have independent tasks that will be your responsibility.

In your interview, we ask that you share your passions and gifts with transparency so we can find the best fit for you and our cohesive team!


KITCHEN SUPPORT STAFF

15+ preferred, Prior kitchen service experience helpful

Under the direction of the Food Service Manager and Head Cook, you prepare and serve high-quality meals for up to 200 participants at any one time. You must be able to work well as a member of a team to prepare nutritional and camper-friendly meals, assist with clean-up and inventory, and ensure all health and safety standards are met.


WATERFRONT COORDINATOR

This staff member will be our lead lifeguard. Primary duties will include keeping jackets, paddles, canoes, and kayaks clean and organized, as well as coordinating swim activities during Beach Day. They will also assist the Program Lead in making sure LHBC is meeting all standards provided by the American Camp Organization.


SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING COORDINATOR

LHBC is seeking a creative, organized, and flexible summer staff member to join our team! This role combines social media and marketing responsibilities—creating and sharing content, capturing photos and videos, writing posts, and helping with newsletters and campaigns—with hands-on camp support. You’ll also help behind the scenes with kitchen duties, camp programs, and general operations as needed. On top of that, you’ll be a friendly face in the canteen, greeting campers, tracking purchases, managing inventory, and handling payments. With the right person, this role can expand to include leading tie-dye activities, supporting registration, and taking a larger role in camp marketing. You’ll have the chance to fully participate in camp life while showcasing the experience online. Experience with social media, marketing, or content creation is preferred, but a passion for storytelling, organization, and camp life is key. This is a hands-on, dynamic position for someone who loves campers, camp snacks, and a little bit of everything!


SUMMER LEADERSHIP

Responsible for supervision of Staff/Program On-site, Day Camps, and or Servant Events. Needs maturity, good communication, interpersonal skills, and leadership ability. 21 years of age and previous camp experience preferred (Luther Heights or other camp with Director reference), will be combined with Counselor position. Room and board at camp during employment period.

Formerly known as a Summer Program Coordinator.. but what we really need to be at the forefront of this team is their leadership.

We will have 2-3 Leadership Staff that will have a divided approach to support the Executive Director in Summer Programs.

Implementation of Camp's program in any paticular location: day camp, summer camp, retreats, hosted groups, off site adventure camp, etc.

  • Support, supervise, encourage cabin leaders and support staff
  • tend to the physical, emotional, and spiritual well being of campers and retreat guests
  • assist in leading staff training
  • support cabin leaders in their cabin dynamic, bible studies, worship planning, and overall delivering of the summer camp experience
  • assist leading weekly staff meetings, daily check-ins, and mid summer evaluations
  • maintain contact with the director and bring any and all problems or concerns to their attention
  • assist with all camp operations from 7am- after night campfire rounds with counselors
  • have a faith journey and passion for what camp brings to the lives that it serves
  • cleaning, cooking (if able), discipling, having hard conversations, working through conflict, prioritizing healthy community and conversation

SEASONAL POSITIONS

Maintenance: Serve for a week or the whole season to ensure the property is safe and functioning well to meet program needs. Skills in plumbing, electrical, carpentry are helpful and the ability to work independently is essential. Email for inquiries.

Kitchen Staff: Serve with the food service team for a week or more, including weekend only shifts. Prepare nutritious meals for our guests, 30-130 at a time. Prior kitchen experience is helpful, but not necessary. Email if interested.

Head Cook: Prior kitchen experience preferred. Ability to lead a team, knowledge of food safety needs and speciality diets/food allergies beneficial. Serve with the food service team for a week or more, including weekend only shifts. Prepare nutritious meals for our guests, 30-130 at a time. Email if interested.



Employment FAQs for Summer Positions

The commitment to a full summer working with us will be from June 1- August 2

Staff Training: June 1-12

Day Camps: June 14-19, 21-26

Family Camp: July 2-5

Youth Weeks: July 5-24

Opportunities for two - three week work agreements are available. Reach out to Maddie at director@lutherheights.org to discuss your specific schedule needs.

Summer Staff salaries range from $350-$425 per week. Previous experience and additional certifications, such as lifeguarding, can increase weekly salary. Pay is through bi-weekly direct deposit. Housing and meals are included.

As part of our staff, you will live on-site at camp for the duration of your work agreement. We provide lodging where you will share cabin space with other staff and/or campers. We have twin-sized beds/bunkbeds in our cabins. We have laundry amenities on-site. All meals are provided. We love treating our staff to local favorites like huckleberry milkshakes!

Staff are expected to live at camp for the duration of their work agreement. Time off varies each week depending on staffing needs for programming. Staff will have two hours of personal free time each day and at least one day off within a seven-day period. LHBC programming typically includes youth camps for 1st – 12th graders, family camps, weekend retreats for all ages, and hosted ministry groups. Programming includes bible studies and worship, beach days, canoeing, horseback riding, hiking, camping out in tents, and camp games and other activities.

Our staff team is 14-20 people and we do staff training together before camp begins, covering how to lead bible studies and worship, safety, hiking and camping basics, and team building exercises. We train our staff in Wilderness First Aid because of our remote location, as well as CPR and Low-Ropes Course training. Please let us know in your application if you have any certifications, such as Lifeguard.

No service, but we promise you'll never be more connected! We do not have cell service on our grounds, and wi-fi is only available with limited access. The office phone is available for your use to call friends and family. There is cell service nearby in Stanley, ID. We’re in full support of snail mail and care packages!

No. Though it is important to be comfortable talking about faith and leading bible studies with the belief in God, you do not have to be Lutheran. We typically have staff of different faith backgrounds and welcome all to our team. If you want to learn more about the ELCA beliefs, check out the ELCA mission and ELCA teachings.

Yes, we will be happy to talk with you about the needs of your major and how we can help accommodate course requirements. If interested, please inquire at info@lutherheights.org.

Any questions about the process or employment, please contact Maddie at director@lutherheights.org.


Steps for Applying

  1. Complete online application. Returning staff can login to their account and complete the Summer Staff Returner application. Please reach out to info@lutherheights.org for log-in help. New potential staff can create an account and complete the Summer Staff application.
  2. We’ll reach out for an interview!

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