Walcamp Employment Opportunities - Quick Links
Jr Counselors & Camp Agape Volunteers
Outdoor Education Facilitators
We believe that camp ministry transforms lives. Walcamp team members demonstrate a deep love for Jesus Christ and a calling to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through experiential and relational ministry.
Year Round Opportunities
Throughout the year, Walcamp may have various short-term or long-term openings for paid or volunteer positions. To show your interest in an open or potential opportunity please download and complete this form. We cannot guarantee that a position will be open when you apply, yet it is amazing to see where God leads when someone is willing and eager to serve!
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Summer Camp Opportunities
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Do you want 
an unforgettable, life-changing job this summer? Summer Camp staff positions engage you spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. Develop your professional skills, play games and demonstrate your love for Jesus through service to others. Camp jobs are a challenging and rewarding experience, and they build a strong foundation for future pastors, teachers, DCEs, missionaries, youth workers, and for careers in any field requiring skills in leadership, team cooperation, creative problem solving and adapting to unexpected situations. This summer, grow your professional skills as you serve children, families and persons with special needs in life-changing ways.
Summer positions at Walcamp:
- Overnight Summer Camp Counselors
- Day Camp Counselors
- Program Leadership Staff
- Lifeguards
- Kitchen Assistants
- Maintenance Assistants
Summer positions through NLOMA:
Walcamp is a partner organization of the National Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Association, a group of 25+ Lutheran camps throughout the United States. If you are looking for opportunities to work outdoors, share the love of Jesus, and facilitate life-changing experiences for youth, our NLOMA camps provide a wide range of geographic, cultural and interest-based opportunities beyond what any one camp can offer.
The ideal candidate for this role:
- Christ-focused... our counselors lead devotions, Bible studies, 1:1 conversations and live out their faith even without words.
- Enthusiastic... Camp is an awesome environment for play, growth, and for sharing new experiences with others.
- Passionate... Love for Christ, love for others, and a love for being in the outdoors.
- Adaptable... Providing awesome, quality experiences when things like the weather change your first plan.
- A Heart for Service... Camp life is hard sometimes, yet the joys and rewards far outweigh the challenges.
- Leadership position: Age 18+ required
For additional information, please email our Youth Ministry Director at Anna@Walcamp.org
Junior Counselors
High School Age Applicants
Spend one or more weeks of this summer sharing your faith and serving youth, families, and persons with special needs. Earn volunteer hours, improve your resume, and learn new skills that will be useful in a future career.
We recommend that first-time Jr Counselors attend one week of our Teen Leaders Summer Program before volunteering. Attendance is required for first-year Jr Counselors who have not yet completed 10th grade.
The ideal candidate for this role:
- Christ-focused... our counselors lead devotions, Bible studies, 1:1 conversations and live out their faith even without words.
- Enthusiastic... Camp is an awesome environment for play, growth, and for sharing new experiences with others.
- A Heart for Service... Camp life is hard sometimes, yet the joys and rewards far outweigh the challenges.
- Leader in training: open to ages 14-17
Volunteer Basic Info and Benefits
- Most Jr Counselors serve between 1-3 weeks during the summer
- Additional service weeks may be available for students eager to serve with our Camp Agape program.
- High school students can request credit for up to 40 hours of volunteer service hours for each completed week of service.
For more information email Anna@Walcamp.org
Camp Agape Volunteers
Adult and High School Age Applicants
Camp Agape Volunteers spend a week or weekend at camp serving as a "Camp Buddy" to one or more campers with developmental disabilities. Campers and Volunteers participate in classic camp activities, Bible Experiences and games. Volunteers serve in a group alongside our Camp Counselors.
Qualifications
- Adults age 18+ - please register as a Camp Agape Volunteer
- High School students under age 18 - please register as a Jr Counselor
For more information email Ben@Walcamp.org
Outdoor Education Facilitators (Part-time)
Do you love kids and working in outdoors? Our Outdoor Educators work with school groups who come out to learn about nature, science, and God’s love. This job is for those who work well with kids, can learn to teach from a lesson plan, and can think quickly on their feet. This job is a part-time position with flexible hours. Evenings and weekends are required.
Any questions please email Lindsay@Walcamp.org
