The Refuge will be hiring camp counselors from May 28 – August 8, 2025 with a mid-summer break (June 29-July 4).

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.

Counselors leading their group at the Fishing Hut

The Refuge will be hiring programming individuals to help run our summer camp! We are looking for a Crafts Leader, Deep Roots Leader (Bible teaching), Kitchen Staff, Recreation, Adventure, and Operational Personnel from May 28 – August 8, 2025 with a mid-summer break (June 29-July 4).

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.

Archery Program Staff with campers at the Range

The Refuge will be hiring lifeguards from May 28 – August 8, 2025 with a mid-summer break (June 29-July 4).

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.

Lifeguard view from the tower

The Refuge will be hiring one grounds & maintenance staff from May 28 – August 8, 2025 with a mid-summer break (June 29-July 4).

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.