EMPLOYMENT
APPLY TO JOIN OUR SUMMER MINISTRY TEAM
When & Where
June 2 – July 30, 2027. Spend your summer in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains, just minutes from the beach! Meals and lodging are provided, so you can focus on the adventure, community, and experience.
What You'll Do
Hike among the redwoods, climb, swim, lead games, sing around campfires, and make memories that last a lifetime. Every day brings a new adventure, new friendships, and plenty of opportunities to have fun in one of California's most beautiful places.
Why Mt. Cross?
At Mt. Cross, you'll build lifelong friendships, grow as a leader, deepen your faith, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. You'll be part of a community that celebrates who you are, encourages you to try new things, and reminds you that the work you do matters.
Answer the Call
At Mt. Cross, serving on summer staff is more than a job: it’s a vocation! Each summer, young adults are called to serve God and neighbor through outdoor adventure, community, and the joy of Christian camp. Whether you’re leading worship beneath the redwoods or guiding campers down a hiking trail, this is a place to live out your faith, grow in leadership, and discover how God works through you to make a lasting impact.
Consider joining our summer ministry team! Mt. Cross is currently hiring for the following positions:
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Counselors
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Adventure Coordinator
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Aquatics Coordinator
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Arts + Music Coordinator
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Day Camp Leads
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Camp Nurse
Your Role
Summer staff are the hands and feet of Christ at Mt. Cross! They create safe, Christ-centered spaces where campers can grow in faith, build friendships, and have unforgettable experiences. The ideal counselor is caring, adaptable, enthusiastic about the outdoors, and ready to serve others with joy and creativity. If you love Jesus, love people, and love adventure, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.
Being on summer staff is both challenging and deeply rewarding. You’ll work long days filled with energy, laughter, and unexpected moments of grace. Through it all, you’ll grow in resilience, faith, and confidence! Discovering the kind of servant leadership that lasts far beyond the summer.
As a summer staff member, you will grow in your faith, develop incredible leadership skills that future employers value, and help campers have one of the best experiences of their lives. Not to mention, you’ll enjoy weekend adventures in Santa Cruz!
The Details
Summer 2027 staff training begins in early June, with camps running through the end of July. Pay starts at $475 per week plus room and board. Throughout the summer, staff travel across Northern California to partner churches and host homes! Visiting cities like San Jose, San Francisco, and Sacramento while sharing the Mt. Cross experience with new communities. You’ll build lifelong friendships, grow in faith, and get paid to explore, serve, and adventure.
Position Dates: June 2 - July 30, 2027
Compensation: $475/week, food, and housing.
Staff Training (paid): June 2-11, 2027
On-Site Camp Sessions: June 13-July 2, 2027
Traveling Day Camp Sessions: July 4-30, 2027
Day Camp Lead Training (paid): May 26-28, 2027
Program Coordinator Training (paid): May 26-28, 2027
Are you ready to answer the call?
Contact sam@mtcross.org for more information.
