Summer Staff!

A Great Opportunity to Work in Camping Ministry

Do something that you love to do this summer! 

What do you love? For Westminster Woods’ summer staff, we seek those who desire to love God with every ounce of their being and desire to love others as Christ loves us.  We seek those who love to laugh and have fun while strengthening life-long friendships.  We seek those who delight in ministering to kids and meeting them where they are with love, whether it be a place of pain and doubt or a place of joy and faith.  We seek those who love God’s creation and want to grow as responsible leaders who are essential for God’s transforming work. We seek those who love camping ministry and want to work together to transform The Woods so that it thrives far into the future.

                     - Matt Gough, Program Director

Read the full letter from Matt to potential summer staffers here.

A Summer at The Woods

Our seven-week employment period will give you an opportunity to minister to children and youth while living in the beautiful California Coastal Redwoods.  With a focus on relational and outdoor ministry, Westminster Woods Summer Camp will give you experience working in small and large group settings with youth ages 7-18. Our summer staff consists of 70 college students living and working together for the purpose of Westminster Woods.

Our summer program is built around the idea that through building relationships with peers, responsible adults, youth groups, and our churches, we grow deeper in our understanding of and relationship with Jesus Christ.  The strength of our program lies in the staff we hire and their willingness to show God’s love through their words and actions. 

Camping Ministry calls for a wide range of backgrounds, skills, and interests.  You will be hired in two positions for the summer: as a camp counselor you will have the chance to directly interact with a group of campers, helping them to grow in Christ; as a department member, you will work on a team in one of these areas:

• Archery
• Crafts                      
• Child Care     
• First Aid
• Kitchen      
• Lifeguard      
• Challenge Course

Click here for a complete list of position descriptions and qualifications. 

What Westminster Woods Has to Offer You...

You will have the opportunity to utilize and discover a variety of skills and gain experience in effective Christian service. Throughout the summer you’ll be in close contact with campers, weekly speakers, and other staff members who come from a variety of backgrounds (including staff from other countries), and we expect you’ll all learn a lot from one another.

In addition to your counseling and departmental responsibilities, you will be involved in daily staff devotions, a staff auction, Sunday Worship, and other special events. We believe you’ll come away with a variety of experiences, memories, and friendships that you’ll prize for years to come!

Compensation

$205 weekly salary for first and second year staff, with annual increases

Room and Board

Worker’s Compensation Insurance and Social Security

Internships or College credit -- See your school about the possibility of earning credit for your summer experience.

Memories that will last a lifetime!

Applying for 2008 Summer Staff

The Summer Staff experience will be from June 13 to August 3, 2008. 

March 1, 2008 is the application deadline for priority consideration. However, we will accept applications until all positions are filled by qualified applicants. Staff selections for priority applicants will be made by the middle of April.

Step 1:  Complete an Application

You can complete an online application by clicking here.   Or, you can download a complete application packet, including application, list of positions, and 2 reference forms by clicking here. 

Step 2:  Contact your References

Please select two references who can share about your character, leadership, and Christian experience.  These individuals should know you longer than one year. 

Please do not have a family member, peer or friend serve as a reference. You will need to ask your references to complete the online reference form, located here  (You can email them this link: 

 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=nzq6DdD2AI554Z7FPaCX_2fA_3d_3d). 

References are NOT needed if you have served on staff before.  However, if you feel they will strengthen your application, you may choose to submit them. 

Step 3  Interview

After your application has been received, we will contact you about scheduling an interview on one of the following dates.  If possible, we would prefer to hold a face-to-face interview, but phone interviews may also be scheduled if needed.  All applicants, including returning staff need to be interviewed. 

Interview Dates and Locations:

During March, we plan on conducting interview days in the San Francisco area, the Sacramento area and at Westminster Woods.  Specific locations and days will be posted here in February.  If you have any questions please call the Program Director at 707-874-2426 x617