Camp Lebanon Program Team (10-16 Different Positions Available)

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Camp Lebanon

Burtrum, MN United States

The Program Team support Camp Lebanon’s ministries from behind the scenes. From setting up games to leading worship to helping the nursing staff- each individual program team member plays a crucial role in leading Camp’s Summer Ministries and helping the counselors love their campers. See “2025 Summer Job Descriptions” for more details about each position’s responsibilities.

Compensation: $250/week

Dates: May 23-26- Memorial Day Family Camp
May 29-August 15- Staff Training and Summer Camp

Report To: Staff Supervisors

MASTER OF CEREMONIES: The Master of Ceremonies (MC) will function as Host of camp and will be the face of Camp to the campers. This position requires high energy, clear communication, and the ability to handle last minute pivots under pressure in front of large groups. This person also will be the primary host for meals throughout the week. The MC is responsible for implementing the daily schedule for campers and will be planning and leading amphitheater games.

WORSHIP LEADER: The Worship Leader is responsible for pointing large group gatherings at camp towards Christ. This includes leading worship twice a day for every age group of campers: Adventurers, Super Kids, Junior High, Senior High, and Family Camps. The Worship Leader is responsible for creating and leading a summer band consisting of the summer staff team. Songs chosen are to reflect Camp’s beliefs, be age appropriate, and be varied in selection. The Worship Leader is to be in an encouragement role for all staff.

PHOTOGRAPHER/BLOGGER: As part of the Summer Media Team, the Photographer/Blogger serves as the eyes of Camp and the campers! The Photo Blogger is responsible for capturing each week’s events through taking pictures, writing and publishing Camp’s summer blog, posting the blog to social media, and creating the weekly slideshow! The photo blogger attends scheduled events and records as many moments as possible, seeking to show Camp through the camper’s eyes and telling the story if Camp for campers and their parents.

VIDEOGRAPHER: As part of the Summer Media Team, the Videographer is responsible for capturing the high energy and awesome stories of the Summer Camp week and creating a video recap (4-6 minutes) to show to campers and parents on the last day of each week. The Videographer works together with the Media & Marketing Coordinator and Media Team to creatively capture memories for campers, tell the story of Camp for parents, and encourage people who love Camp by showing them what is happening during the summer.

WATERFRONT TEAM LEAD: The Waterfront Program Lead creates and promotes a safe waterfront atmosphere by creatively explaining all waterfront rules to campers on Sundays, leading a team of lifeguards in protecting campers, and they are also responsible for the upkeep and repairs of all waterfront equipment. The Waterfront Team Lead also leads his/her team of lifeguards in assisting with set up and implementation of all programmed activities and games.

LIFEGUARD/PROGRAM: Lifeguards make up the program team under the leadership of the Waterfront Team Lead. Their jobs include creating and maintaining a safe waterfront, preparing facilities and sites for all programmed events, participating in events as assigned, and assisting in the maintenance of all waterfront equipment and recreational watercraft.

CRAFT COORDINATOR: The craft coordinator is responsible for providing age and skill level appropriate crafts for every camper. The craft room is to be another place of ministry where campers and staff can learn how to worship their Creator through art. The craft coordinator will be responsible for ordering supplies before summer has started and throughout the summer as needs arise. The craft room is to be kept clean and organized.

NIGHT WATCH: The Night Watch functions as a second shift maintenance worker. The workday begins around 11 AM and ends when every camper and staff is in bed and quiet. The NSE will make rounds every night of all housing units housing campers. Once campers are in bed and quieted down, the NSE will inspect and secure all staff housing making sure all staff are in bed by curfew. The NSE does not go to bed until the rest of camp goes to bed. Late nights are frequent as this person also functions as security, making sure strangers entering camp property are greeted and directed to the appropriate place. The NSE also functions as the night weatherman, keeping an eye on severe weather and reporting potential threats to program leadership.

SUMMER HEALTH CARE: The Summer Health Care Provider gives first aid and basic medical care for all campers and staff on site each week. The Health Care Provider must have finished their fourth year of nursing school and be in the process of attaining their license or pursuing further education. The Summer Health Care provider must maintain discipline in times of emergency and demonstrate an ability to think clearly in emergency situations.

CAMPER CARE: The Camper Care provider’s main goal is to help facilitate the support of counselors when ministering to the well-being of campers with difficulties. Camper Care providers must demonstrate emotional maturity and have a heart for/knowledge of mental health. Camper Care is a line to provide care to campers so counselors can connect with all their campers to the fullest extent and ensure that campers are participating in camp activities/guidelines as fully as possible. The Camper Care provider must maintain discipline in times of emergency and demonstrate an ability to think clearly in all situations.

CONTACT Izzy Thostenson (Youth Ministries Director)
[email protected]
320-403-9506

Handout: 2025-Summer-Job-Descriptions-1-2.docx