Employment
Camp Perkins is always looking for qualified and enthusiastic people to work not only during the summer, but through the rest of the year as well.
Summer Staff Positions
Spend an unforgettable, life-changing summer serving with Camp Perkins! Summer Camp Staff positions are rewarding and challenging in ways that will engage you spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. There is no other job like it. Consider a summer of service engaging children and families in life-changing ways.
Staff Training for summer staff begins May 25, 2010 at 4pm. Summer staff duties are complete on August 8, 2010 at 3pm. Program staff must attend program staff training beginning May 18, 2010. All staff will receive the CPR/AED and First Aid training and will have the opportunity to attend an American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding course and Wilderness First Aid with WMI of NOLS. Salaries start at $1250 for the summer for High School age staff and $1850 for college age staff. Salary increases are given for past experience, specific positions, and additional trainings. First round applications are due February 13, 2010.
To apply to work at Camp Perkins, please visit www.nloma.org and complete an on-line application. We partner with NLOMA for a process called joint recruitment. Joint Recruitment places your application in the hands of 23 Lutheran Camps across the country! If you desire, you may indicate Camp Perkins, ID as your first choice camp on the NLOMA application.
Available positions include:
- Counselors
- Kitchen Camp Assistants
- Technology Camp Assistant
- Maintenance Camp Assistant
- General Camp Assistant
- Housekeeping Assistant
- Day Camp Coordinators*
- Summer Program Facilitators*
- Ridges Counselors*
- Family Ministry Coordinator*
*Program Staff Positions
High School Age Applicants
High School students are invited to apply for any of the Camp Assistant positions listed above! This is a great opportunity to enhance your leadership skills while working along with our college age staff. Much of the CA's time is spent in the needed behind the scenes work in the kitchen, housekeeping, and maintenance to be sure that each camper has an amazing experience at camp.
To apply for employment at Camp Perkins as a High School student, please download and complete the Camp Assistant Application. First Round applications are due February 15, 2010.
Fall, Winter, and Spring Positions
Camp Perkins hires 2-3 college aged students who are looking for a break from school to serve on fall, winter, and/or spring staff. These positions help with the day-to-day operations of the camp during the retreat seasons and help to make guests of the camp as comfortable as possible. Tasks include some program leadership, housekeeping, food service, office, and maintenance duties. For more specific employment information or to request an application please contact the camp office.
Also, please visit our internship page for information about serving Camp Perkins as an intern!
