Seasonal Jobs

Cabin Counselors are responsible for ensuring campers' health, safety, and enjoyment day and night. Duties include assisting with personal care (feeding, toileting, showering, etc.), supporting camper engagement during activities, and completing necessary documentation. Teamwork in a communal setting is essential, as counselors work under their Unit Leader's guidance. Experience is preferred but not required.

Unit Leaders oversee cabin operations, guiding staff in camper care and ensuring a fun, safe environment for campers. Responsibilities include coordinating activities, schedules, rest duties, night watch, and cabin meetings, while fostering a positive work environment. Unit Leaders report to Support Staff and the Assistant Camp Director. Experience in personal care, behavior management, leadership, and completing cabin paperwork is highly preferred. 

Activity Leaders plan and lead activities that enhance the camper experience and promote growth, including challenge courses, lifeguarding, archery, fishing, arts & crafts, sports, music, and nature. They assist with camper care, live in cabins, and fully engage in the camp community. Experience is preferred but not required. Certain high-risk activities may require prior training or certification.

This support/leadership role is ideal for those interested in all aspects of camp. Rovers are cross-trained to assist with activities, camper care, behavior management, and counselor relief, interacting with all campers as needed. Flexibility, initiative, and adaptability are essential, as duties vary widely, including some administrative tasks. While this role has no supervisory responsibilities, it’s a great opportunity to grow into a leadership position. Experience with individuals with disabilities, residential settings, or camps is preferred.

The Program Coordinator (PC) oversees camp programs and activities, supervising and supporting Activity Leaders, creating schedules, organizing events, and ensuring supplies and plans are in place. They assist with staff training, may lead activities, and spend more time in the office than other roles. Prior camp experience and the ability to provide feedback are required. Lifeguard, challenge course, and archery experience or a willingness to train are essential.

The Camper Experience Coordinator (CRC) oversees communal living, manages cabin assignments and camper paperwork, and supports cabin staff with behavior management. They assist with staff training and spend more time in the office than other roles. Prior camp experience is required, with preferred skills in personal care, behavior management, and providing feedback.

The Staff Relations Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in fostering a positive and supportive environment for our camp staff. You will be responsible for organizing and facilitating various activities and programs aimed at enhancing staff morale, communication, and cohesion. Your role will involve weekly meetings with counselors, overseeing the token program, facilitating mid-season evaluations, and more.

The Office Manager position plays a vital role in supporting the operations of Camp Summit. This position oversees administrative tasks, maintaining records, coordinating communication, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of the office. The Office Manager serves as the primary point of contact for the public and camper families, providing excellent customer service and facilitating a welcoming, organized environment. Must have strong Microsoft Office skills, able to learn data base software, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for working in an inclusive, mission-driven setting are essential.

The Photographer is responsible for capturing the moments of every camper’s experience. They also have a unique role because it is designed to give the opportunity to engage with every single camper across camp and see all activity areas. Photographers are required to gather pictures of each camper and create session slideshows in a timely manner. They also may be asked to capture photos/videos for marketing and donor opportunities during the season. Experience with digital photography, photo editing, and video editing software is required. Camp Summit will provide any necessary equipment, but personal equipment can be used at your own risk of damage.

The Social Media Coordinator for Camp Summit creates and curates’ content to showcase camper experiences, staff recruitment, promotes events, and raises awareness of the camp’s mission. Directed by the Program Team and Marketing Manager, they develop content strategies and execute on the Marketing team’s vision. Creativity, a passion for the camp’s mission, and digital content experience are essential for this role.

Oversee health of all campers, staff, and volunteers at camp. Responsibilities include medication administration for campers, routine medical procedures, first aid, supporting training of seasonal staff in camper daily care as part of the healthcare team. Must be licensed in Texas as an RN or LVN. Enthusiasm for camp life and willingness to spend time outdoors will serve will benefit this position. Former camp experience not required. Responsible to Healthcare Supervisor and Camp Director.

Nursing Students oversee the health of campers, staff, and volunteers in their assigned cabin, including medication administration, first aid, and routine medical procedures under the supervision of the Healthcare Supervisor and Camp Nurses. They also assist with campers’ non-medical needs, including personal care, safety, and engagement in activities. Responsibilities include feeding, toileting, showering, changing bedding, and laundry, as well as completing necessary documentation. This role requires teamwork in a communal setting, with guidance from the Unit Leader for non-medical needs. Experience is preferred but not required.

Assists the Kitchen Manager and Head Cook in the preparation and service of meals, while ensuring a safe and sanitary environment in the dining room for our campers and staff. Food Handler’s certification required or ability to obtain certification. Responsible to Kitchen Manager.