Join Our Team

The Refuge hires summer counselors, lifeguards, activity staff, and maintenance staff to serve during summer camp. If you are interested in helping The Refuge fulfill it’s mission then click below to learn more.

Staff Opportunities

SUMMER COUNSELORS 2024

The Refuge will be hiring camp counselors from May 29 – August 9, 2024.

Individuals interested in working with The Refuge during this period must meet the following criteria:

  • Completed first year of college or older.
  • Be a regularly attending member of a Christian church.
  • Pass a national background check.
  • Must be able to stay overnight at camp.
  • Be of sound mind and physical health, capable of leading and participating in strenuous outdoor activities.
  • Demonstrate a positive, Christ-like attitude toward persons of all races, age, gender, ethnic origins, socio-economic backgrounds, and denominational affiliations.

Program Team 2024

The Refuge will be hiring programming individuals to help run our summer camp! We are looking for Crafts Leader, Deep Roots Leader (Bible teaching), Kitchen Staff, Recreation, Adventure, and Operational Personnel from May 29 – August 9, 2024.

Individuals interested in working with The Refuge during this period must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a regularly attending member of a Christian church.
  • Pass a national background check.
  • Be of sound mind and physical health, capable of leading and participating in strenuous outdoor activities.
  • Demonstrate a positive, Christ-like attitude toward persons of all races, age, gender, ethnic origins, socio-economic backgrounds, and denominational affiliations.

LIFEGUARDS 2024

The Refuge will be hiring lifeguards from May 29 – August 9, 2024.

Individuals interested in working with The Refuge during this period must meet the following criteria

  • Over the age of 15 at the start of employment.
  • Hold a current Red Cross lifeguard certification * The Refuge will be hosting a Lifeguard class in May if you are interested and would like to become Red Cross Certified! Please call 252-746-4766 for more information.
  • Be regularly attending member of a Christian church.
  • Pass a national background check.
  • Be of sound mind and physical health, capable of leading and participating in strenuous outdoor activities.
  • Demonstrate a positive, Christ-like attitude toward persons of all races, age, gender, ethnic origins, socio-economic backgrounds, and denominational affiliations.

MAINTENANCE STAFF 2024

The Refuge will be hiring one grounds & maintenance staff from May 29 – August 9, 2024.

Individuals interested in working at the Refuge during this period must meet the following criteria:

  • Over the age of 18 at the start of employment.
  • Have general knowledge of grounds-keeping equipment and general tools.
  • Be regularly attending member of a Christian church.
  • Pass a national background check.
  • Be of sound mind and physical health, capable of leading and participating in strenuous outdoor activities.
  • Demonstrate a positive, Christ-like attitude toward persons of all races, age, gender, ethnic origins, socio-economic backgrounds, and denominational affiliations.

Looking to apply?

Click the buttons below to fill out the forms

Be in prayer about joining our team!

Questions, comments, or concerns, please email our Program Directors, Lindsey Bockover. [email protected]

Please email any completed forms to Lindsey as well!