Summer Staff

Work. Laugh. Grow.

Each summer, we look high and low for energetic and compassionate Christians who want to make a difference in the lives of everyone who comes to camp. We are looking for the right kind of person. A person who is excited to tackle each day. A person who wants to impact others. A person who wants to model the love of Jesus to others and also deepen their own faith. If this sounds like you, we’d like to offer you the chance to live as your best self in a supportive, fun, and creative environment.

“Innabah is a place where I feel at home, a family around me, and friends that will always be there. I would never have believed one place could change a person so much, but I see it in myself, and I couldn’t imagine working anywhere else this summer.”

A Special Place

Innabah Summer Camp holds a special place in our campers’ and alumni’s hearts. Campers, staff, and volunteers return year after year because of what they find while they are here. It’s different for everyone: for some it is the peace found in the beauty of our property. For others it’s the bonds they form with the campers. Others love the work, or just love being able to work outside. Aside from the obvious reasons why it’s fun to work at a camp, this kind of work also pushes you to grow as a person. You will develop leadership skills as you lead campers through activities they’ve never tried. You’ll be challenged to deepen your faith as you encourage campers through their own journeys. Best of all, you’ll learn things like perseverance, flexibility, conflict resolution, and creative problem solving as every day holds new successes and challenges! All of these things work together to make working at Innabah an experience worth remembering.

Summer Staff Positions

Lifeguard

Camp Lifeguards have the coolest job on camp! (Frequent dips in the pool or French Creek will do that.) Lifeguards are responsible for the safety of swimming campers, volunteers, and staff as well as light pool maintenance and cleaning. You will have the opportunity to interact with campers in and out of the pool and will likely be known for fun swimming games, especially during Aqua Week! Lifeguards must be at least 15 years old and hold a lifeguard certification from a nationally recognized certifying body (such as the Red Cross.)

Kitchen Staff

Kitchen Staff get to see campers at their best: cooling off and fueling up. Work in an air conditioned building preparing meals with love for camp guests. You will gain experience preparing and serving Food Safe meals while working collaboratively as a team to make sure everyone has nutritious and delicious food. By the end of the summer, you will master simple food prep and cooking skills. Kitchen Staff need to be at least 15 years old and able to multitask.

Maintenance Staff

If you like working with your hands outside, we have a role for you on our Maintenance Staff. You will be helping Innabah look its best, creating beautiful and safe environments for campers and guests to make the most of their camp experience. You will be a part of a team, but will often need to complete work on your own. This role is best for responsible, independent workers who are at least 15 years old and don’t mind the heat. Experience working outside with a lawn mower, string trimmer, or other yard/maintenance equipment is a plus but not necessary. Come join the team!

Counselor

Counselors have the most interaction with campers day-to-day. We are looking for people who are passionate about sharing the love of Jesus with campers, and those who are compassionate and patient with campers who might be trying camp for the very first time. Parents and families entrust Innabah with their loved ones, and Counselors are the main point of contact their campers will have while at camp. Counselors must be at least 18 years old and find joy working with campers of all ages and abilities

Program Staff

Ready to be a part of the camp experience? Our team of Program Staff people tend to have the most fun as they lead or support campers through each program Innabah has to offer. It’s probably because the Program Staff are uplifting, excited, and encouraging people ready to come alongside campers as they try new activities. As part of the Program Staff, you will interact closely with campers and also be a part of a team that stretches to support each other throughout the summer. To be a part of this team, we are looking for individuals who are at least 16 years old and excited to be a lead or support staff in one or more of our programs:

  • Arts & Crafts

  • Nature

  • Camp Store

  • Archery

  • Slingshot Course

  • Challenge Course

  • Ninja Course

  • Field & Team Building Games

Day Camp Counselor / CILT

If you are someone who sees each day as an opportunity to connect with others, being a Counselor or CILT might be for you. We are looking for Day Camp Counselors who are passionate about modeling the love of Jesus to campers on a daily basis, encouraging campers to try new things, to stretch, and to explore their own faith. If you are a compassionate person who is at least 16 years old, who enjoys working outdoors and finds joy working with campers of all ages and abilities, we want to talk with you!

Summer Staff Requirements

As an overnight summer camp, summer staff are required to stay at camp in the provided staff quarters from Sunday through Friday. (You will have Saturdays off.) Summer staff should be 16 years old and older. 

We welcome campers of all backgrounds at Innabah. You will need to enjoy working with campers of all ages and abilities. If you are enthusiastic, self-controlled, dependable, and able to work collaboratively and independently, we would love to talk with you!

Some positions may require additional certifications (such as Lifeguard.) As the team flexes to meet different needs, you may be asked to fill in or switch to different positions if you meet the necessary requirements.

Staff are hired without regard to race, religion, or gender.

Looking for a fulfilling job?

Innabah Camp and Retreat Center would love to hear from you! We are always looking for compassionate, dedicated people to join our team. Please contact us and let us know of your interest.