Summer Staff Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Pine Lake ministry team. Pine Lake Camp is a year-round camp and retreat center in central Wisconsin, serving youth, adults, individuals with special needs and families. Our guests come here from all over the state to experience the beauty of mixed oak woodlands, a beautiful 40-acre lake, pines and prairies. Our mission is to provide a setting and program for all ages to immerse themselves in the wonder of God's natural world and in that experience, grow in their faith.

Below you will find a list of seasonal positions and general information regarding employment at Pine Lake Camp. Please feel free to contact us by mail, phone, or e-mail (pinelake@wisconsinumc.org) if you have any questions.

Application Process

The 2007 Summer Application packet must be filled out and mailed back to Pine Lake Camp. The three reference forms must be given to individuals who have known you in a supervisory or professional position. Those individuals need to mail the reference forms back to Pine Lake Camp. Applications will be reviewed upon receiving your three references. You will be contacted to set up an on-site interview concerning the position.

Employment Dates

Summer staff will be required to start on June 5, 2007, and work through August 14, 2007. Some staff may be asked to come earlier or stay later to help prepare for the opening of the summer camping season or to help close down. Please note on your application if you are interested and available during this extended time period.

Compensation

Employees are expected to work six days per week, with a full 24-hour period of time off. Starting salary for new applicants will be $200—$210 per week. Returning staff or those positions with certifications that have additional supervisory roles may be eligible for additional compensation.

Staff members will be provided with training that will cover health and safety issues, emergency procedures, child abuse issues, hospitality and service training, program and team building skills.

Meals are provided. Housing is provided for staff members age 18 and older. Most staff members will share a room with another staff member in the Pine Center.

Role of a Staff Member

As a staff member, you will be seen by over 2,000 campers, adults, and families during the summer season. They are looking to you for guidance and service. You will be expected to portray a Christian lifestyle. Therefore, staff members must portray an attitude of hospitality and service at all times to our guests.

As a staff member in a hospitality and service ministry, you are also looked to for information. When a guest asks for information from you, it is expected that you will handle the request until it is completed. This means that if you do not have the answer, you do your best to meet the guest’s need.

Following is a list of positions available at Pine Lake Camp. Each position has a brief description and essential functions. You must be able to fill all essential functions for the positions for which you are applying. A full position description will be given to you upon request. Contact Pine Lake Camp if you have any additional questions about positions for this summer

Program Positions

• Summer Program Director: is responsible for assisting the Site Director in coordinating all summer programs at camp. The Program Director will be responsible for facilitating programs and coordinating staff assignments for low ropes, crafts, nature, recreation, nature and campfire programs for all event camps. Assist Site Director in office duties as assigned, help run and maintain the camp store. Musical skills are a plus. Minimum age 20.

• Summer Naturalist: The Naturalist will present all nature activities during the summer. Will also be responsible for the care and health of resident education animals. This position will also assist in the presentation of low ropes, crafts, campfire and recreational programs as needed.

• Summer Program Assistant: Assist the Summer Program Director in creating and/or presenting craft, music, campfire, nature, recreation, and low ropes programs for summer groups.

• Special Needs Counselors: Must posses a true heart for the physically and mentally disabled individual. Assist Event Directors at all 3 UMC camp sites in providing a safe and valuable Christian camping experience for Special Needs youth and adults. Be willing and able to assist campers with daily living skills as needed. Provide spiritual as well as program leadership for camper. Will assist in other summer programs and site projects during weeks when no Special Needs Camp is offered.

• Waterfront Staff: The waterfront team are responsible for the total health and safety of the lakeside waterfront area. They are in charge of waterfront supervision, guarding, sharing waterfront policy with guests and organizing recreational waterfront programs. Must be WSI or Red Cross Lifeguard certified, with proven ability to work as part of a team.

• Outpost Counselors: Outpost counselors should express a true love and appreciation for rustic living in God’s great outdoors. The counselor will be a reliable adult who is dedicated to the Christian faith. Must be committed to the health and welfare of campers, be involved in their activities and provide guidance. Counselors should seek to understand the uniqueness of the outpost camp program and through it, strive to use it to draw campers closer to God. Canoeing, hiking outdoor cooking and other rustic camping skills are desired. Will work at various sites within the conference camps.

• Lead Outpost Counselor: In addition to the outpost counselor duties the lead counselor will assist in managing the outpost camping experience. Providing staff as well as campers with leadership and supervision. Assist the Outpost coordinator in presenting outpost programs and scheduling staff led activities. Insure campers are provided a secure, healthy and spiritually nurturing camping experience.
Food Service

• Kitchen Assistant: The Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for helping the Food Service Manager prepare and coordinate and clean up after all meals. Will also assist in general maintenance and cleaning of the dining room and kitchen. Minimum age is 18, preferably with experience in food service.
Support Staff

• Healthcare Coordinator: This person will manage the health program for all campers. Collect medications and health forms during registration, keep accurate and confidential records, and dispense medication as prescribed. Administer first aid as needed. Minimum certification of First Responder, higher certification (EMT, RN) preferred.

• Housekeeping/Maintenance Assistant: This position requires commitment to hospitality as a valuable Christian ministry and the ability to find satisfaction in providing the highest standard of cleanliness. Position will assist the Housekeeper in cleaning and maintaining cabins, the Retreat Center and other camp facilities. Requires working most weekends with time off during the week.

Volunteer Opportunities

Pine Lake also utilizes short- and long-term volunteers during the summer. This includes volunteers who have a variety of skills. Volunteer positions include:

• Wildwood Campground Hosts
• Groundskeepers
• Nurses
• Food Service Workers
• Project Workers
• Plus a variety of other types of work

We do need to screen all of our volunteers to ensure a safe environment for our guests. There is a separate application that needs to be filled out. For further information, please contact Pine Lake Camp in any form as listed below. We will be happy to assist you in this process.