EMPLOYMENT

SUMMER STAFF

Pocono Plateau exists to provide welcoming spaces immersed in natural surroundings for all to experience the Spirit of God and the love of Jesus through community, recreation, and reflection.

Each camper is challenged grow in their relationship with Jesus.

Each Summer Staff member plays an important role in the faith formation of each and every camper that visits us each summer. It is important to realize that you are not just working at a job but fulfilling a role in ministry. The Summer Staff are a tool in God’s hands as the Holy Spirit touches the lives of summer campers. If you’d like to join us in this work, please apply below. 

Applications For Summer 2027 will open December 1, 2026!

The ministry of the paid summer staff is unique, challenging, and most of all rewarding!

As a Pocono Plateau staffer, you’ll receive:

  • Weekly compensation
  • Temporary, Communal Housing for the Summer
  • Training & Experience
  • Room & Board
  • Support and Encouragement
  • Opportunities to serve Christ
Through your ministry of service and hospitality, children and teens will have their eyes opened to God in new and exciting ways.  You, too, will have the opportunity to find new meaning in your faith journey. We generally hire ages 18-25 for Summer Staff, as staff live together in communal on-site housing. For Day Camp Counselors we typically hire ages 16-25. For someone who is 15, we will consider them for our CILT program. 
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Summer Staff roles and Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership of residential and day program activities such as archery, fishing, nature, games, adventure challenge programs (ropes courses), music, crafts, kitchen support, etc.
  • As needed, counsel overnight camp – residing with and leading small camper groups in daily living activities.
  • Provide supervision of day campers as well as leadership of program activities such as archery, fishing, nature, games, music, crafts, etc.
  • If hired as a Lifeguard, staff are responsible for assisting in waterfront activities- supervising campers while they participate in swimming, boating, and playtime on the Wibit.
  • Staff may be designated to certain areas of responsibility depending on age and experience (Kitchen, Maintenance, Program, Day Camp). All staff will be cross-trained to help in the various areas around camp regardless of specific designation.
  • Participate in staff Bible studies, worship, and group activities to build community

 

YEAR ROUND POSITIONS

While Pocono Plateau Camp and Retreat Center’s largest volume of work is during the summer, we also have retreats and groups during our “retreat season” from the end of August until Early June.

We are not currently hiring for year-round positions. 

 

Still have questions? Contact us!

Pocono Plateau Camp and Retreat Center has been around for over 75 years. If you have a question, we have an answer!

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