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 2023

The Refuge will be hiring (14) camp counselors from May 31 – August 11, 2023.

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 2023

The Refuge will be hiring 6 total programming individuals to help run our summer camp! We are looking for Craft Leader, Deep Roots Leader (Bible teaching), Kitchen Staff , Recreation, Adventure, Operational Personnel  from May 31 – August 11, 2023.

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 2023

The Refuge will be hiring (6) lifeguards from May 31 – August 11, 2023.

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

  • Over age of 15 at 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 2023

The Refuge will be hiring one grounds & maintenance staff from May 31 – August 11, 2023.

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

  • Over age of 18 at start of employment.
  • Have general knowledge of ground 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 pray about joining our team!

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

Please email any completed forms to Lindsey as well!