the staff experience at a glance
Being on staff at Camp Mount Shepherd will be challenging, rewarding, and an experience that prepares you for life. Your days will be spent working with children and making a difference in their lives. Being a staff member at Mount Shepherd comes with many benefits beyond a pay check. Learn more about the summer staff experience.
Our summer staff are the heartbeat of our program. They are highly trained and equipped to work with children. All of our summer staff undergo national background checks, interviews and reference checks. After they are hired, they participate in a multi-week training, as well as ongoing in-service trainings. Our goal is not only to find out if you are the best fit for camp, but also to ensure that Camp Mount Shepherd is the best fit for you.
Mount Shepherd is currently looking for passionate people who love kids, like to be outside, and have faith in Jesus Christ.
If you’re interested or know someone who would be a great fit, please contact us.
2023 Staff Application
2023 Summer Staff Positions
Camp Counselor
Camp Counselors are responsible for facilitating weekly camp activities and faith development for their assigned group of campers. Camp Counselors work with day camp, resident (over-night) camp, and special needs camps and live in the cabins with their assigned campers. Age group assignments rotate weekly. Must be 17+ to apply
Day Camp Coordinator
The Day Camp Coordinator is responsible for developing, facilitating, and overseeing the Elementary and Middle school Day Camp programs including the supervision, guidance of campers, and parent communication. Must be 20+ to apply.
Overnight Coordinator
The Overnight Coordinator is responsible for assisting with program development, coordination, management and implementation of overnight summer camp programs. They would work closely with the counselor staff to provide support and assist with campers. The head counselor will get the opportunity to interact with all campers and provide fun programs for them. Must be 20+ to apply.
Head Lifeguard
The Head Lifeguard is in charge of the general safety of campers and staff at the waterfront and pool. The Head Lifeguard is part of the support staff team—working under the direction of the Director, to ensure the general safety of campers and staff at the waterfront, to supervise the lifeguard team, and to oversee Mount Shepherd’s aquatics programs. Must be 18+ to apply.
Kitchen Staff
Kitchen staff assist the kitchen director in preparing, serving, and cleaning up for all meal times. The kitchen staff play an important role in ensuring that our campers are being fed. Meal times are such an important time for community building here at camp! Ages 16+
Lifeguard
Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of all campers, staff, and guests at our 2.5 acre lake and in our 6-feet-deep swimming pool. Lifeguard training is offered before camp starts for all lifeguards. Ages 15+
Office Assistant
The office assistant position is a vital role to our summer staff. They will work in the office and camp store helping with organization of the summer camp program.
Photographer/Videographer
The photographer will work behind the lens capturing all the exciting adventure that happen at camp. Additionally, this person will play a crucial part in our marketing and social media presence.
This position can also be an internship for academic or career purposes. Build your portfolio with us!
Program Staff
Program staff are permanent support staff that spend their days running the ropes course, ax throwing, archery, and the climbing wall. They get a unique opportunity to engage with every camper each week, providing breaks to camp counselors and more. Program staff are required to be trained in running our ropes courses and our archery range. They have the option to get trained as a lifeguard. Must be 18+
Let Mount Shepherd Be YOUR Home for the Summer.
Read more here about pay, benefits, and opportunities.
Camp Counselors are responsible for facilitating weekly camp activities and faith development for their assigned group of campers. Camp Counselors work with day camp, resident (over-night) camp, and special needs camps and live in the cabins with their assigned campers. Age group assignments rotate weekly. Must be 17+ to apply
Day Camp Coordinator
The Day Camp Coordinator is responsible for developing, facilitating, and overseeing the Elementary and Middle school Day Camp programs including the supervision, guidance of campers, and parent communication. Must be 20+ to apply.
Overnight Coordinator
The Overnight Coordinator is responsible for assisting with program development, coordination, management and implementation of overnight summer camp programs. They would work closely with the counselor staff to provide support and assist with campers. The head counselor will get the opportunity to interact with all campers and provide fun programs for them. Must be 20+ to apply.
Head Lifeguard
The Head Lifeguard is in charge of the general safety of campers and staff at the waterfront and pool. The Head Lifeguard is part of the support staff team—working under the direction of the Director, to ensure the general safety of campers and staff at the waterfront, to supervise the lifeguard team, and to oversee Mount Shepherd’s aquatics programs. Must be 18+ to apply.
Kitchen Staff
Kitchen staff assist the kitchen director in preparing, serving, and cleaning up for all meal times. The kitchen staff play an important role in ensuring that our campers are being fed. Meal times are such an important time for community building here at camp! Ages 16+
Lifeguard
Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of all campers, staff, and guests at our 2.5 acre lake and in our 6-feet-deep swimming pool. Lifeguard training is offered before camp starts for all lifeguards. Ages 15+
Office Assistant
The office assistant position is a vital role to our summer staff. They will work in the office and camp store helping with organization of the summer camp program.
Photographer/Videographer
The photographer will work behind the lens capturing all the exciting adventure that happen at camp. Additionally, this person will play a crucial part in our marketing and social media presence.
This position can also be an internship for academic or career purposes. Build your portfolio with us!
Program Staff
Program staff are permanent support staff that spend their days running the ropes course, ax throwing, archery, and the climbing wall. They get a unique opportunity to engage with every camper each week, providing breaks to camp counselors and more. Program staff are required to be trained in running our ropes courses and our archery range. They have the option to get trained as a lifeguard. Must be 18+
Let Mount Shepherd Be YOUR Home for the Summer.
Read more here about pay, benefits, and opportunities.
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Mount Shepherd Retreat Center is a part of the Western North Carolina Conference and Uwharrie District of the United Methodist Church.
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© Mount Shepherd. All rights reserved.