Work at Camp Monroe!

After we review your application, we will schedule a personal interview with our Executive Director or leadership staff. You can expect a decision within two weeks of your final interview

Background checks are completed on all applicants who are chosen to be on camp staff.

The main focus of Camp Monroe is to create an environment for campers to encounter Christ. Camp staff serve elementary, middle school, and high school students in various ways and invest in them. Create an exciting, engaging environment for God to speak to each camper. Are loving towards campers plus share Christ with them along the way. Are committed to the overall success of the camp program by working alongside other staff members to create a fantastic experience for the campers

Being on summer staff requires a high level of commitment and some personal sacrifices, yet yields immeasurable eternal benefits.

• Attend staff training
• Have a heart for ministry and a desire to be a servant leader
• Be willing to work hard with a positive attitude

• Camp staff get to know each camper, listen to their heart, encourage them, and provide positive role models for them.
• Lead campers through camp activities.
• Consistently pray for individual campers, speakers, worship leaders, and staff, and for God to change lives.
• Share Jesus Christ with campers and guide them through a salvation experience or lead them to a deeper commitment to Christ.
• Stewardship of Camp Monroe’s resources through properly caring for and cleaning the facilities on a regular basis.

• Get to know each other and build relationships
• Learn camp Bible study curriculum and tools for evangelism
• Become familiar with the Camp Monroe team and facilities and connect with the mission of Camp Monroe
• Receive job assignments and guided recreation training (lifeguard, belaying certification, safety protocols)

• LIFEGUARD: Serve in the lifeguard rotation when scheduled during specific camps. Training will be provided by camp during staff training. You must work a minimum of 2 weeks during the summer season for camp to pay for the entirety of the course.
• RECREATION: Receive training and assist in guided recreation, organized games, water sports, and various other recreation activities as assigned.
• ADMINISTRATION: Help with administrative duties at camp such as camper check-in and organizing supplies.
• SOUND/AV: Help with sound checks and set up stage lighting. Run sound and ProPresenter for worship.
• BIBLE STUDY: Prepare lessons and teach God’s Word to an assigned group of campers. Themed lessons are presented, then creatively developed during training week using resources provided
• WORSHIP: Lead and participate in worship in a variety of ways. Demonstrate an attitude of worship throughout the day while leading campers in daily activities.
• PROGRAMMING: Help lead and guide campers through a series of skits throughout the camp week.

No, but we prefer to have Camp Staff commit to at least 6 weeks of the summer. We understand it is summer break for most and we will try to flexible with needed time off. Our Camp Directors can discuss this in more detail with you.
Additionally, Camp Monroe hosts church groups for camps and retreats year-round. During June and July, Camp Staff provide support for these group camps and retreats in areas of recreation and food service.