The Refuge will be hiring camp counselors from May 27– August 7, 2025 with a mid-summer break (July 4th-July11th).

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, Kitchen Staff, Recreation, Adventure, and Operational Personnel from May 27– August 7, 2025 with a mid-summer break (July 4th-July11th).

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

• Be at least 16 years of age by the start of summer camp season
• 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 27-August 7th, 2026 with a mid-summer break (July 4th-July11th). Please note: we will accommodate around school schedules if necessary.

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 27-August 7th, 2026 with a mid-summer break (July 4th-July11th).

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.