Summer Jobs
Dates, Salary and Application Process
Summer staff work from about 5/23 to 7/25. Starting salary is $180/week plus room and board. There are $10/wk increases for each year of experience and for specific certifications. Applications can be submitted at any time of the year. Ferncliff's recruiting time starts the first of January and continues until all the spots are filled. Ferncliff hires about 30 counselors along with some lifeguards, 1 or 2 support staff positions, and 2 Assistant Program Directors.
Resident Counselor - Job Description
The Summer Program at Ferncliff is all about being a place where faith and fun flourish. Campers come to have fun, make new friends, learn new skills, and explore creation. In that process we interweave spiritual growth through worship, Bible study, music and many teachable moments.
Summer staff counselors make campers feel welcome, safe, and appreciated for who they are. Counselors enjoy camp activities with the campers and serve as role models and leaders. It both great fun and challenging responsibility; it is a chance to grow spiritually, change personally, and develop leadership that will last a lifetime.
Who Are We Looking For?
- Enthusiastic Christians eager for challenge, personal growth and leadership development. Presbyterian heritage, while helpful, it not required.
- Outgoing college-aged individuals who have a love for children and the out-of-doors. Staff need to have good judgment and understand the importance of being positive role models.
- Team players that are sensitive to the needs of others. Summer staff provide a multicultural family atmosphere with U.S. and international staff.
Responsibilities:
- serve as counselor to a cabin group of 5-6 campers
- be teamed up as co-counselor with a counselor of the opposite gender to form family group with which you do each day's activities
- attend staff training for about 10 days before campers arrive
- serve as a friend and surrogate parent to assigned campers