Summer Ministry Staff
12-week seasonal ministry positions
2012 Staffing Needs
Kitchen Assistant
Cabin Counselors
Maintenance Assistant
Lifeguards
Adventure Leader/Ropes Coordinator
Day Camp Leader
Arts & Craft Coordinator
Program Assistant
For more details, see the summary of positions. MTC Ministry Staff have the opportunity to serve in many areas of camp. Serving at camp is hard, fulfilling work. Most likely, this will be the "hardest job you’ll love the most."
NEW APPLICATION PROCESS FOR SUMMER 2012
This year Mt. Cross will be using a custom form listed on our own website. The application can be found at apply.mtcross.org
HOW TO APPLY
• Fill out the application online.
• Contact Katie Clark, Director of Programs, with questions and/or interest in becoming a summer counselor or support staff.
• Schedule an Interview (your responsibility to schedule).
GENERAL APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must meet the followng requirements:
have a loving, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
must be 18 years old, a high school graduate, and have 1 year post high school experience.
the ONLY EXCEPTION to this rule is if you have successfully completed the CIT & Jr Staff program, will be 18 year old and a high school graduate, then you may also apply.
if you will not be 18 and/or a high school graduate by summer 2012 please consider our counselor in training program
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have a healthy work ethic, willingness to work hard, be flexible and desire to serve in a variety of ways. (Counselors will minister and serve others including counseling youth, counseling adults with special needs, leading off-site day camps, work projects, cleaning camp buildings, kitchen dish duty and general cleaning and care taking of the environment.)
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complete a voluntary background check, provide personal references, and agree to abide by all Mt. Cross summer staff policies. Some positions require a copy of your driving record.
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completely fill out and sign the summer staff application.
TRAINING & DATES
The summer begins with a week and a half of staff training. Preference will be given to staff who are able to commit to working all 9 weeks of camp and two weeks of training.
May 19 - Leadership staff training begins (this date may change)
May 29 - All staff training begins
July 29 - Most staff to depart
Aug 12 - Leadership staff & about 10 counselors (including a lifeguard) will be needed until this date
PROGRAMS
See Summer Program and Day Camp pages. Staff have the opportunity to serve both on-site and off-site within the context of these programs.
SALARY
Salaries vary from $1,800-$3,000 for the summer depending on position and prior year(s) of service.
Room and Board is also included.
BENEFITS
Some of the benefits of working at Mt Cross for the Summer.
