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Jobs

Type
Type
Age
Age
Season
Season
Area of Service
Area of Service

Accommodations Head

Oversees the cleanliness of the indoor facilities to ensure a distraction-free environment for campers to enjoy community and the space to encounter Christ. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Adventure Outpost Director

18+

Are you passionate about leading others and creating unforgettable camp experiences? The Adventure Outpost Director oversees youth camp programs, plans schedules and activities, and recruits, trains and supervises summer staff to share God’s truth, build meaningful relationships, and impact lives for eternity through adventure and warm Christian fellowship.

AO Assistant Cook

Helps provide delicious food so the kids are fed well and removes distraction to hear the Gospel. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

AO Counselor

18+

Create a safe, welcoming environment for kids to feel safe, loved and hear the Gospel. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

AO Program Maintenance

Oversees the cleanliness of our indoor facilities to provide a distraction-free environment for the kids to hear the Gospel. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

AO Program Team

Leads the campers through service projects and activities in nature that create experiences to see the Lord at work. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Archery Head

Provides a safe, welcoming, and adventurous opportunity for campers to try something new and connect with their family through the archery program. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Assistant AO Program Director

18+

Oversees the mentoring and support of Adventure Outpost staff to serve the campers well and show them Christ. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Canteen Head

Leads a team of volunteers in an upbeat, joyful atmosphere serving campers pristine ice cream and selling Fort attire with a smile! Our mission is to encourage families to engage and create memories together, and we accomplish this by fostering a fun environment and serving in a Christ-like manner. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Children’s Ministry Head

Teaches and demonstrates Biblical principles to young family campers at an age-appropriate level for them to learn about and love God. Staff are hired for this position based on the age level they will lead: nursery, 3-5 year olds, 1st-2nd grade, and 3rd-4th grade. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Coffee Shop Head

Leads a team of volunteers in a fun, fast-paced, relational environment ensuring that campers are served with excellence in every aspect and kept caffeinated during their week at camp. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Creative Arts Coordinator

18+

Are you interested in teaching campers about God through creativity and art? The Creative Arts Coordinator develops arts-based biblical lessons, leads classes, and trains summer staff and volunteers in the craft shop to impact lives for eternity.

Creative Arts Instructor

Impact lives for Eternity by guiding kids and adults through the creativeness of creating in creation. Co-lead a team of volunteers to serve campers, facilitate creativity and point all things to the ultimate Creator. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Creative Arts Instructor & Nursery Head

18+

Impact lives for Eternity by guiding kids and adults through the creativeness of creating in creation. Co-lead a team of volunteers to serve campers by providing nursery care for 0-2 year olds, facilitate an atmosphere of safety and fun, creativity and point all things to the ultimate Creator. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

CRM Data Analyst

18+

Are you passionate about using data to strengthen ministry and help make camp possible? The CRM Data Analyst serves Fort Wilderness in a part-time supporting role, developing and maintaining fundraising dashboards and reports that turn donor information into meaningful insight. Through accurate and thoughtful analysis, this role helps ensure Fort is financially equipped to share God’s truth and impact lives for eternity.

Dining Hospitality Assistant

18+

Create a safe place for Family’s and youth to feel welcome, served, and are able to focus on their family during meals. Communicate with multiple teams in preparation for meals, allergies, cleanliness, restock, and banquet preparation! Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Dish Crew Head

Creates a fun, fast-paced, and relational environment for the team of volunteers in the dish room, in order to reduce distractions so families can connect with God and His creation during their time at camp. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Head Wrangler

Co-leads at the Stables to enable campers to experience God through His Creation, His Word, adventure programs and relationships. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

LAB Assistant Cook

Helps provide delicious food so the campers are fed well and removes distraction to hear the Gospel. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

LAB Assistant Program Director

21+

Oversees the camper programming and mentoring and support of staff to serve the campers well and show them Christ in partnership with the Lab Director. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

LAB Cook

18+

Provides delicious food so the campers are fed well and removes distraction to hear the Gospel. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

LAB Counselor

19+

Create a safe, welcoming environment for campers to feel safe, loved and hear the Gospel. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

LAB Program Assistant

Supports the Lab team in the general day-to-day operations of the camp program so that campers may experience a fun and safe environment to encounter God. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Lead Cook

Leads kitchen volunteers in preparing, cooking and serving food in order to reduce distractions so families can connect with creation. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Lifeguard

Manages the safety of campers, maintains the waterfront with a Christ-like attitude. Serves from middle of May – middle of August. If not currently certified as a lifeguard, Fort Wilderness may be able to certify, this would be a class the week of May 24th, 2027.

Maintenance Head

Oversees the presentation and functionality of the outdoor facilities so that campers can utilize and enjoy them in a safe, distraction-free manner. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Marketing Assistant

God uses Fort to impact lives for eternity. Marketing staff capture great photos and videos, thus inspiring even more campers, donors and prayer warriors to stay connected. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Medical Assistant

18+

Assist both campers and staff with medications, first aid needs and management of infirmary recourses. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Nature Center Instructor

Educates campers about creation, to facilitate moments of connection with God and inspire a commitment to care for creation. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Older Wiser Loving Saints (OWLS)

Retired? Have a passion to serve families and kids? Looking for a place to make a difference? At Fort, we call people like that OWLS— older, wiser, loving saints. If this is you, we have a place for you to serve.

Program Team

Allows campers to enjoy God’s creation and experience a fun week at camp by providing a variety of program activities. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Project Serve Volunteer

Project Serve volunteers ensure fall and winter weekend retreats run smoothly. Families, youth groups, young adults, and other groups volunteer their time (normally a Friday into Sunday) to serve in all areas at Fort. And they enjoy camp at the same time!

Resident Assistant (R.A.)

18+

Shepherds and mentors the summer leaders and volunteers to support them in their spiritual/personal growth and to equip them to serve campers well and show them Christ. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Retail Assistant

18+

Leads, maintains and oversees retail services and serves alongside the retail team. Creates a welcoming atmosphere to serve family campers and kids, refreshments and Fort attire. Our mission is to encourage campers to engage and create memories together, and we accomplish this by fostering a fun-loving and engaging environment while serving in a Christ-like manner. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Riflery Head

18+

Oversees the safety of and manages the .22 rifle range with a Christ-like attitude. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Skilled Trades Volunteer

Do you work in a trade like carpentry, construction, concrete, painting or others? Would you be willing to share those skills with Fort for a weekend, or longer? Some come alone, others with a crew!

Stockade Assistant

18+

Oversees the daily setup of the Stockade (shotgun, pistol, and rifle), safety of all campers and staff, maintains control of environment and supports the Range Officer. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Summer Volunteer

While summer staff stay through the full summer, summer volunteers give two weeks or more of their time to help support Fort’s ministry.

Volunteer Assistant

21+

Shepherds and mentors the volunteers to support them in their spiritual/personal growth, equipping them to serve campers well and represent Christ. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.

Waterfront Head

Oversees the day-to-day operations of the waterfront and leads the lifeguard team with Christ-like humility. Serves from middle of May – middle of August.