the staff experience at a glance
Summer Staff: An Extraordinary Experience!
Research shows that working for a summer in a ministry like Mount Shepherd commonly leads to the outcomes of lasting relationships, new skills, deeper faith and more vocational clarity. So why not get more out of your summer and work with us!
Spend your summer as a camp staffer! Share in a Christian community where you'll be challenged, stretched, and blessed. You will work alongside dozens of likeminded young people, committed to making a difference. You'll live in a cabin, mentor children and have the experience of a lifetime. Get away from the ordinary, and experience extraordinary. Being on staff at Camp Mount Shepherd will be challenging, rewarding, and an experience that prepares you for life.
Research shows that working for a summer in a ministry like Mount Shepherd commonly leads to the outcomes of lasting relationships, new skills, deeper faith and more vocational clarity. So why not get more out of your summer and work with us!
Spend your summer as a camp staffer! Share in a Christian community where you'll be challenged, stretched, and blessed. You will work alongside dozens of likeminded young people, committed to making a difference. You'll live in a cabin, mentor children and have the experience of a lifetime. Get away from the ordinary, and experience extraordinary. Being on staff at Camp Mount Shepherd will be challenging, rewarding, and an experience that prepares you for life.
Flexible Summer Schedule (NEW!)
We know that people have a lot of options to spend their summers! Which is why we offer one month contracts during the months of June and July for staff! Work one month, or spend the whole summer working with us!
Staff Schedule
Ropes Training: May 25h-27th
Lifeguard Training: TBD
General Staff Training: June 4th-10th
June Session: June 11th-30th
July Session July 9th- 28th
Full Summer Session: June 11th- July 28th (With the opportunity to stay during August!)
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 apply below! For more information about summer staff, you can e-mail us at: austin@mtshepherd.org
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.