Trail West: General Program Worker | Seasonal August-November
About The Position
This position will support the operational aspects of Camping Services as well as represent Young Life and the Camping department in a Christ-centered, relational and professional manner. Young Life is a relational ministry. Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff. Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important. All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camps. Young Life camps facilitate leader-centered ministry in the lives of kids and provide extraordinary environments where kids can encounter Jesus and grow in their faith. The entire Young Life camping experience is a strategy for supporting the mission, vision, values and methods of ministry that we uphold. Trail West is looking to hire some additional staff for our fall 2026 season at camp. This position would run from August 20th - November 20th, 2026. All Trail West Property Staff will assist with housekeeping responsibilities throughout the week. This is an hourly position from August - November (dates can be slightly flexible).
Requirements
- High School diploma
- Previous work experience required.
- Must be able to lift materials up to 50 lbs. and perform other physical tasks such as stooping, reaching, pushing, squatting, kneeling, climbing and more.
- Will be exposed to cleaning chemicals.
- Job responsibilities will include outdoor work, which will mean exposure to various changes in weather (cold, heat, rain and snow).
- Profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
- Subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
- Be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization.
- Refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
- Abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.
Nice To Haves
- Previous or current involvement with Young Life preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with program needs and equipment including locating and constructing.
- Be responsible for property tasks assigned such as firewood, lakefront, pool, special maintenance projects, tours, camp prep and shutdown.
- Help turn over buildings in weekly housekeeping changeovers.
- Uphold Young Life standards of cleanliness and proper cleaning procedures.
- Perform Housekeeping duties including cleaning bathrooms, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting and any other cleaning as directed by the Housekeeping supervisor.
- Participate in food preparation.
- Perform calculations to determine proportions and measurements.
- Set tables for meals.
- Participate in meal clean-up including but not limited to bussing tables, washing pots, operating washing station, re-stocking equipment.
- Participate in meal service.
- Operate within Young Life sanitation standards.
- Empty trash bins located around property.
- Sweep or use a backpack blower to clean porches, basketball court and more.
- Lawn maintenance including but not limited to cutting grass, weed-eating, planting, watering and more.
- Wash camp vehicles.
- Organize store and snack bar merchandise.
- Operate Point-of-Sale system.
- Make change.
- Process end-of-shift store/snack bar reports.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the respective supervisor (Guest Services, Housekeeping, Food Service, Sites and Facilities, Retail).
Benefits
- Housing on camp property is included with this position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
