Employment
Summer StaffSummer at Camp Magruder is one of the busiest times of the year. With Program Camps, Adult Retreats, and Hospitality Groups, Summer Staff help facilitate Program Services and to assist our volunteer Camp Deans and Counselors. Others are needed to serve as Paid Cabin Counselors and Volunteer Cabin Counselors. The jobs require patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to work long days. But the pay off is a summer filled with unforgettable memories!
Questions about Summer Staff? Contact: hope@campmagruder.org |
Above: 2019 Summer Staff |
Camp Magruder Program Coordinator
The Program Coordinator works in conjunction with the full time Program Director to direct the summer staff, organize summer guest groups, and to lead the summer programs, including youth camps, intergenerational camps, and special needs camps. Ages 20+, $5200 starting wage for 13 weeks of service. Each applicant must also have TWO references, an application, and a one page Statement of Purpose. Paper applications available by request only.
The Program Coordinator works in conjunction with the full time Program Director to direct the summer staff, organize summer guest groups, and to lead the summer programs, including youth camps, intergenerational camps, and special needs camps. Ages 20+, $5200 starting wage for 13 weeks of service. Each applicant must also have TWO references, an application, and a one page Statement of Purpose. Paper applications available by request only.
Oregon-Idaho Conference Resident Counselor
Leads a cabin of campers of Elementary, Middle School, or High School ages 7-9 weeks of the summer, participating in activities with campers, serving as role model, spiritual guide, disciplinarian, and advocate. Counselors get to work at Camp Magruder, Latgawa, and Suttle Lake. Ages 18+, $3,015 starting wage for 9 weeks of service. Each applicant must also have TWO references. For more info, visit www.gocamping.org/summerstaffopportunities. Paper applications available by request only.
Leads a cabin of campers of Elementary, Middle School, or High School ages 7-9 weeks of the summer, participating in activities with campers, serving as role model, spiritual guide, disciplinarian, and advocate. Counselors get to work at Camp Magruder, Latgawa, and Suttle Lake. Ages 18+, $3,015 starting wage for 9 weeks of service. Each applicant must also have TWO references. For more info, visit www.gocamping.org/summerstaffopportunities. Paper applications available by request only.
Camp Magruder Resource Staff
Activity leaders from early June through early September, inviting summer campers and retreat guests to grow in their faith with hospitality, awesome activities, meaningful spiritual experiences, or helping maintain the camp. Each applicant must also have TWO references. Ages 18+, $3,685 starting wage for 11 weeks of service. Paper applications available by request only.
Activity leaders from early June through early September, inviting summer campers and retreat guests to grow in their faith with hospitality, awesome activities, meaningful spiritual experiences, or helping maintain the camp. Each applicant must also have TWO references. Ages 18+, $3,685 starting wage for 11 weeks of service. Paper applications available by request only.
Volunteer Cabin Counselor
An opportunity to counsel on a week-by-week basis, and a chance for younger counselors seeking to someday work on paid summer staff to get valuable experience. Volunteers must attend a counselor training retreat. Stay updated about training opportunities here. Ages 16+.
Your application is not considered complete unless after you have filled out the volunteer application, you have emailed Hope Montgomery (hope@campmagruder.org) for background check and voluntary disclosure forms.
An opportunity to counsel on a week-by-week basis, and a chance for younger counselors seeking to someday work on paid summer staff to get valuable experience. Volunteers must attend a counselor training retreat. Stay updated about training opportunities here. Ages 16+.
Your application is not considered complete unless after you have filled out the volunteer application, you have emailed Hope Montgomery (hope@campmagruder.org) for background check and voluntary disclosure forms.
I am interested in serving as a volunteer or in a camp leadership role!
Qualifications
Summer Staff applicants must meet the following qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Physical Aspects of the Job
Some physical requirements of a Summer Staff position could be endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching; requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities; requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; willing to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours with limited or simple equipment and facilities; and with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, etc.
Summer Staff applicants must meet the following qualifications
- Must be able to obtain or become certified in First Aid/CPR.
- Must submit health history record and examination form prior to first day of work.
- Ability to interact with all children, youth, and adults.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Willingness to share faith that is meaningful but also respectful to guests of different or no faith backgrounds.
- Understand the development needs of youth.
- Ability to relate to youth and adults with positivity.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill in designated camp program areas such as swimming, boating, archery, games etc.
- Lifeguard Certification is highly recommended for Resource Staff Applicants
Physical Aspects of the Job
- Ability to communicate, work with, and instruct campers and staff.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
- Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
Some physical requirements of a Summer Staff position could be endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching; requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities; requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; willing to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours with limited or simple equipment and facilities; and with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, etc.