Seasonal Positions Available
Summer Staffing Opportunities
(June - August)
Outdoor & Retreat Ministries is seeking mature Christian young men and women who would enjoy the opportunity to be in ministry during the summer months.
Outdoor & Retreat Ministries is owned and operated by the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church. As an extension of the local church, ORM’s function is to be in ministry to children, youth and adults through a variety of programs centered in the outdoors. During the busy summer months, we offer a variety of programs to
children and youth.

Mission Statement
Outdoor and Retreat Ministries strives to nurture disciples for Jesus
Christ through programs, retreats and Christian hospitality.

Staff Mission Statement
We live our servant ministry to share Christ’s love with all we encounter

Are you…
· Looking for an opportunity to grow spiritually?
· Excited about living your Christian faith daily?
· Interested in learning how to share your faith with others?
· A natural leader?
· Able to work independently?
· Mature?
· A person of integrity?
· Enjoy children and youth?

Compensation is based on experience and job position. Salaries range from $150.00 to $300.00 per week.

Staff at Wesley Woods
HEALTH CARE OFFICER Minimum Age: 21

Qualifications: Certification in Nursing, EMT or other equivalent credentials.

Responsibilities: Reviewing health forms; dispensing medications; providing health care, as needed.
Must remain on-site when campers are present.

PROGRAM LEADERS Minimum Age: 18 with completion of his/her freshman year of college OR one year beyond high school graduation.

Qualifications: Enjoy Christian Education outdoors; have some experience in the church camp setting; able to be a good role model.
Previous attendance in a CIT leadership program is preferable, but not required.

Responsibilities: Supervising children and youth; helping to create program activities that stimulate each camper’s spiritual, physical and psychological growth; insure camper safety and well-being; leading a variety of activities including worship, Bible Study, theme time and more; assisting other Program Leaders in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of each camp.

WATERFRONT DIRECTOR Minimum Age: 21

Qualifications:
Current Red Cross
Lifeguard Training
Certification or equivalent; CPR-First Aid

Responsibilities: Ensuring the safety of all campers and guests using the waterfront or pool; maintaining the upkeep of waterfront equipment and grounds; supervising other Lifeguard Staff.

LIFEGUARD SUPPORT STAFF Minimum Age: 16

Qualifications:
Current Red Cross
Lifeguard Training
Certification or equivalent; CPR-First Aid

Responsibilities(Under the direction of Waterfront Director):
Ensuring the safety of all campers and guests using the waterfront or pool; maintaining the upkeep of waterfront equipment and grounds.

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT Minimum Age: 18

Qualifications: Skilled in lawn and ground maintenance, building sanitation, repairs and general clean-up.

Responsibilities: Help to create a safe and healthy environment by working with Maintenance Director to perform all regular maintenance tasks in buildings and on grounds.

ASSISTANT COOK Minimum Age: 18

Qualifications: Experience in food services preferred.

Responsibilities: Assisting the Food service Manager with food preparation, cooking and clean-up of meals; Assisting in kitchen, linens, restroom, and dining hall clean-up.

KITCHEN HELPER-DISHWASHER Minimum Age: 16

Qualifications: Experience in food services preferred.

Responsibilities: Assisting the Food service Manager with food preparation, serving and clean-up of meals; Assisting in kitchen, linens, restroom, and dining hall clean-up.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Are you interested in helping out at a specific camp week or just learning what camp leadership is all about? Outdoor and Retreat Ministries has exciting volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
Positions are available with all of our camps, including wilderness canoe trips to the Boundary Waters.

For additional information on volunteering, please contact
the ORM offer at 1-800-642-2267 or
orm@niccamp.org
LEADER IN TRAINING
Click on title for more information regarding this program.
Minimum Age: 15

Qualifications: Must attend training event and meet all requirements per training.

The LIT program is designed to train and provide hands-on experience for future camp counselors. This volunteer program is to provide youth an opportunity to grow in their spiritual development and understanding of working with children in the Outdoor Ministry setting while living in a unique community. For more information, please call the Outdoor and Retreat Ministries office.


 From time to time, Reynoldswood and Wesley Woods have full-time positions available in
maintenance, housekeeping, food service, and office.
You may contact the respective site for availability of positions and additional information.

For more information on Staffing Opportunities, contact:
Outdoor and Retreat Ministries Reynoldswood Christian
Camp & Retreat Center
Wesley Woods
Conference Center
For
Program Leader
Leader In Training
Volunteer Program
For
Waterfront Director
Lifeguard Support Staff
Maintenance Assistant
Health Officer
Assistant Cook
Kitchen Help/Dishwasher
Housekeeping
Year Round Staffing
For
Waterfront Director
Lifeguard Support Staff
Maintenance Assistant
Health Officer
Assistant Cook
Kitchen Help/Dishwasher
Housekeeping
Year Round Staffing
ORM Program Director
200 Stam Street
Williams Bay, Wisconsin 53191
Office: 1-800-NIC-CAMP or
1-800-642-2267
E-mail:
orm@niccamp.org
(Bruce Nelson)
Reynoldswood Site Manager
621 Reynoldswood Rd.
Dixon, IL 61021
Office:
815-284-6979
FAX: 815-284-8915
E-mail: reynoldswood@niccamp.org
Wesley Woods Site Manager
250 Stam Street
Williams Bay, Wisconsin 53191
Office:
262-245-6631
FAX: 262-245-6649
E-mail: wesleywoods1@niccamp.org