Description
Serving on Camp Lamoka’s Summer Staff is an incredible opportunity! We are looking to hire men and women above the age of 14 who love the Lord and who are passionate about using their talents to glorify him. You’ll find a list of summer staff positions we currently have available at the bottom of this page. Most of our support staff positions are volunteer positions. This volunteer system allows us to keep the cost of camp lower for our campers while providing younger staff with first-hand, ministry experience.

When you apply, you will be able to indicate where you would like to work this summer, but the Board of Directors and the Administrator may place you according to the needs of the camp. You may also be asked to fill several different positions throughout the course of a summer. We are looking for individuals who can commit to work the entire summer (7 weeks – 5 weeks for counselors). If you have extenuating circumstances that keep you from working one week, please contact the office after you apply.

You must be at least 14 years old to apply. The number next to each position below indicate how old you have to be in order to serve in that position. Applications and references must be in no later than February 1st. A final staff list will be posted on our website in February or March. Please contact us if you have any further question.

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VOLUNTEER SUMMER POSITIONS & DESCRIPTIONS
Foodservice Staff (14yo) – Join our Food Service Staff and make sure that our meals are served in orderly manner and in a clean and sanitized environment. Food Service Staff work in the Dining Hall and the Dish Pit, and must be prepared spend long hours on their feet. Foodservice Staff should have a strong work ethic, enjoy serving others, and be comfortable in a fast-paced work environment.

Concessions Staff (14yo) – Join our Concessions Staff and run our Concession areas, including our snack place (the Hunger Haven) and our Gift Shop. Concessions staff should be personable, show strong attention to detail, and be comfortable with times of high-demand and low-demand throughout the day.

Craft Barn Staff (14yo) – Join our Craft Barn Staff and assist our campers with all things creative! Craft Barn Staff should be personable, be comfortable with times of high-demand and low-demand throughout the day, and demonstrate an aptitude for helping with craft projects.

Program Staff (14yo) – Join our Program Staff and help plan and execute a complex camp program! This team runs all the programs and activities throughout the week, including group games, electives, cabin activities, the team point system, the climbing wall, zipline, and more. Program Staff must be prepared to be outdoors and on their feet for most of the day. Program Staff should be friendly and engaging, show strong attention to detail, and be prepared to run program games and activities.

Media Assistant (16yo) – Our Media Assistant is responsible for capturing all the camp fun in picture and video! The Media Assistant must be comfortable using a phone camera to capture pictures and video (experience with editing is a plus, but not necessary.) The Media Assistant must enjoy photography and videography, and must be willing to learn additional skills necessary for this position during the camp Training Week. A Media Assistant should be friendly and respectful, be able to meet deadlines, and be prepared to work solo with instruction from our Communications Coordinator.

Boat Dock Staff (16yo) – Our Boat Dock Staff run the Boat Dock on Lamoka Lake. Boat Dock Staff should be comfortable loading and unloading passengers for boat trips, able to maintain state safety guidelines at the boat dock, and be prepared for times of high-demand and low-demand throughout the day.

Maintenance Staff (16yo) – Join our Maintenance staff and help us maintain and keep our campus tidy and clean! Maintenance staff should be prepared to be on their feet most of the day and should be able to safely handle tools and equipment. Maintenance staff must demonstrate a strong work ethic, implement safety measures, and show a helpful and friendly personality.

Office Assistant (14yo) – Office Assistants assist the Office Administrator and Administrator with office work, paperwork, and various tasks other tasks including: sorting mail, printing and cutting materials, and filing paperwork. Office Assistants must demonstrate an attention to detail, be personable and helpful, and have the ability to help with high-priority communication.

Nurse Assistants (16yo) – Our Nurse Assistants assist the Nurse as she goes about her duties. These staff are expected to be responsible and comfortable around a busy nurse’s station and medical issues. Nurse Assistants must be comfortable with times of high-demand and of low-demand, be detail-oriented and able to help with paperwork, and be friendly and calm when helping with a medical situation.

PAID SUMMER POSITIONS & DESCRIPTIONS
Counselor (17yo) – Counselors are in the trenches of the ministry at Lamoka Baptist Camp. Counselors spend all their time with campers, as guide, leader, and mentor. Counseling can be one of the hardest job on campus, but also one of the most rewarding. Counselors should love Christ and desire to share the Gospel with others, enjoy working with children and teens, and be able to thrive under the long hours required of camp counselors. Counselors should be prepared to spend most of the day on their feet and should also be prepared to demonstrate a patient spirit when interacting with their campers.

Starter’s Day Camp Counselor (16yo) – Starter’s Day Camp Counselors are responsible for our Day Campers from 9am to 4pm daily. Day Counselors should love Christ and desire to share the Gospel with others, enjoy working with small children, and be able to withstand the long hours required of camp counselors. Day Counselors should be prepared to spend most of the day on their feet and should also be prepared to demonstrate a patient spirit when interacting with their campers.

Lifeguard (16yo) – Join our Lifeguard Staff and help keep our campers safe as they swim and partake in water activities. Lifeguards must be certified in order to lifeguard (please contact us if you have questions,) but should also demonstrate good attention to detail, be comfortable being outdoors for most of the day, and should be ready to help maintain the camp waterfront.

Concessions Coordinator (17yo) – Lead our Concession Area. Concessions Coordinator should demonstrate excellent leadership through delegation, direction, and correction. Additionally, the Concessions coordinator should be friendly, demonstrate great attention to detail, and maintain the concessions area up to camp standards.

Assistant Chef (18yo) – Assist our cooks are they prepare and serve meals. The Assistant Chef should be prepared to spend most of the day on their feet, be able to implement kitchen safety standards, and enjoy preparing food.

Program Coordinator (18yo) – Lead our Program Team and Program at Lamoka Baptist Camp. Program Coordinator should demonstrate excellent leadership through delegation, direction, and correction. Additionally, the Program coordinator should be friendly, demonstrate great attention to detail, and maintain the camp program up to camp standards. It is the responsibility of the Program Coordinator to create games and activities which connect to and enhance the summer theme, attain certain certificates pertaining to safety and the camp facilities (call us for more info,) and help to run all events at Camp Lamoka. The Program Coordinator is also responsible for maintaining state safety standards when leading games and activities.

Waterfront Coordinator (21yo) – Lead our Waterfront Staff and Boat Dock Staff. Waterfront Coordinator should demonstrate excellent leadership through delegation, direction, and correction. Additionally, the Waterfront coordinator must have proper certifications (contact us for details,) demonstrate great attention to detail, and maintain the waterfront up to camp standards and state safety standards.

Foodservice Coordinator (18yo) – Lead our Foodservice Staff. Foodservice Coordinator should demonstrate excellent leadership through delegation, direction, and correction. Additionally, the Foodservice coordinator should be friendly, demonstrate great attention to detail, and maintain the foodservice area up to camp and state standards. The Foodservice coordinator should also be comfortable spending most of the day on their feet.

Nurse (21yo) – Must be an RN or LPN. Call or contact us for more information.

Maintenance Coordinator (18yo) – Lead our Maintenance Team. Maintenance Coordinator should demonstrate excellent leadership through delegation, direction, and correction. It is the responsibility of the Maintenance Coordinator to keep track of and address all campus repairs, assist with plumbing and electrical needs, properly dispose of all trash and recyclables, provide the campus with firewood, and to be on call during all events at Camp Lamoka. Additionally, the Maintenance coordinator should be comfortable working power tools and using camp maintenance equipment, demonstrate great attention to detail, and maintain the campus up to state safety standards.

Office Administrator (18yo) – Run our Camp Office. This job includes answering phones, taking messages, coordinating office and communication efforts, filing paperwork, printing and copying items and materials, managing the website and online gift store, and more. The Office Administrator should be friendly, demonstrate great attention to detail, maintain the office up to camp standards, and be prepared to help with customer service. 

Communications Coordinator (18yo) – This job includes coordinating with our Office Administrator by answering phones, taking messages, coordinating office and communication efforts, filing paperwork, printing and copying items and materials, managing the website and online gift store, and more. Additionally, the Communications Coordinator is responsible to lead all Media Staff as they assist in photography and videography. It is the responsibility of the Communications Coordinator to maintain a social media presence for the camp, update the website, create camp promo videos and other promo material, write weekly newsletters, call churches and camp families, and run fundraiser campaigns. The Communications Coordinator should be friendly, demonstrate great attention to detail, maintain the office up to camp standards, and be prepared to help with customer service. 

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We are currently seeking to hire a full-time Head Chef. Click HERE [Job Description] for details. You can apply HERE [Application].

Camp Administrator – Our Camp Administrator is responsible for the overall operation of the camp and works directly with our Board of Directors.

Communications Coordinator – This job includes coordinating with our Office Administrator by answering phones, taking messages, coordinating office and communication efforts, filing paperwork, printing and copying items and materials, managing the website and online gift store, and more. Additionally, the Communications Coordinator is responsible to lead all Media Staff as they assist in photography and videography. It is the responsibility of the Communications Coordinator to maintain a social media presence for the camp, update the website, create camp promo videos and other promo material, write weekly newsletters, call churches and camp families, and run fundraiser campaigns. The Communications Coordinator should be friendly, demonstrate great attention to detail, maintain the office up to camp standards, and be prepared to help with customer service. 

Maintenance Head – Lead our Maintenance Team. The maintenance head should demonstrate excellent leadership through delegation, direction, and correction. It is the responsibility of the Maintenance Head to keep track of and address all campus repairs, assist with plumbing and electrical needs, properly dispose of all trash and recyclables, provide the campus with firewood, and to be on call during all events at Camp Lamoka. The Maintenance Head will oversee building projects and bathroom cleaning. Additionally, the Maintenance Head should be comfortable working power tools and using camp maintenance equipment, demonstrate great attention to detail, and maintain the campus up to state safety standards.

Program Head – Lead our Program Team and Program at Lamoka Baptist Camp. Program Head should demonstrate excellent leadership through delegation, direction, and correction. Additionally, the Program Head should be friendly, demonstrate great attention to detail, and maintain the camp program up to camp standards. It is the responsibility of the Program Head to create games and activities which connect to and enhance the summer theme, attain certain certificates pertaining to safety and the camp facilities (call us for more info,) and help to run all events at Camp Lamoka. The Program Head is also responsible for maintaining state safety standards when leading games and activities.