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).
18+ required
Being a Cabin Leader at a summer camp is a life-changing experience for many young adults. As a Cabin Leader at Luther Heights you have the opportunity to provide young people the best week of their entire year. By building comradery with and among your campers, leading impactful Bible studies, and giving them space to be goofy, the campers you serve will also learn lifelong lessons. Many of your campers will never forget you or the effect you have on them.
16+ 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:
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!
18+ 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.
Support Staff Coordinator: We truly believe any leader's limit to supervising, supporting, and coordinating a team is around 7 people. Leaning into this truth, we are seeking a dynamic leader that will take on loving and leading the wonderful team of support crew we will have this summer! Passion for discipleship with young adults and high schoolers is a must! Essentially, you will be the support staff's cabin leader. We are seeking this individual to be a go-getter - knowing the needs of camp, implementing new modes of staff communication, executing support staff/program tasks, and most importantly, ensuring the mental, spiritual, and physical well-being of the support staff members. This role will work closely with the Program Lead, Associate Director, and Executive Director.
This could be an amazing role for a former cabin leader, college/seminary student, or anyone that feels passionate about creating a cohesive, positive, memory-making team this summer!
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.
Canteen Coordinator: LHBC is seeking an organized, logistically minded, LHBC swag-loving snack giver! This staff member will be a friendly face greeting our campers at the canteen, log all purchases, and receive payments while also keeping a diligent catalog of the canteen inventory. With the right person, this role has the potential to expand to include becoming the lead for tie-dye, marketing/photography/social media, and registration assistant.
Program Coordinator: 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.
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.
The commitment to a full summer working with us will be from May 29- August 2 with a potential possibility to extend until August 9th.
Staff Training MAY 29 - JUNE 13
Day Camps JUNE 17-21, 24-28
Family Camp JULY 4-7
Youth Weeks JULY 7-12, JULY 14-19, JULY 21-26, JULY 28-AUGUST 2
Opportunities for two - three week work agreements are available. Reach out to Maddie at program@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 program@lutherheights.org.
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