Become a part of the amazing ministry that is Family Camp!

Join our team for an unforgettable summer!

Are you ready for the best summer of your life? We are looking for team members who love God, love having fun, and are willing to work hard in service to others. Working at Pilgrim Pines is not just a summer job – it is a summer ministry!

Pilgrim Pines is big enough for awesome programs and small enough to provide a personal touch for campers and the staff. A summer at Pilgrim Pines will include great worship and opportunities to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ. You can also count on making great friendships that will last a lifetime as you serve side-by-side with college-age individuals and our full-time staff as a member of Pilgrim Pines dynamic summer ministry team.

You will never have worked so hard and had so much fun doing it. Come join us for an incredible summer where every moment counts for eternity!

We are looking for: lifeguards, program & recreation staff, facilities & grounds crew, worship leaders, food service staff, program staff & leaders.

Other great reasons to work at camp:

  • Free meals while at camp.

  • Work experience may qualify for school credit, community service hours or school internship credits.

  • Leadership opportunities.

  • Spiritual development opportunities.

  • Onsite housing provided.

  • Social activities throughout the summer – CAMP IS FUN!

  • Time off in beautiful Southern New Hampshire.

  • Strong resume builder.

  • You get paid! Some churches provide additional matching funds for young adults who choose to work in camp ministry. Ask your home church about possibilities.

SUMMER STAFF 2025 DATES

  • Leadership: June 9 - August 15, 2025

  • Counselors/Support Staff: June 15 - August 15, 2025 

Applicant Requirements

  • A strong leader who lives out their faith by helping to serve others and shows, by example, that Jesus Christ is Lord of his/her life.

  • A servant’s heart is reflected in an attitude of willingness and cooperation.

  • A contagious love for Jesus as Savior and Lord.

  • A fun-loving personality that will be a team player working toward the goal of making Christ a reality in people’s lives.

  • At least 16 years of age and a high school senior. Exceptions may be made for younger persons with proven maturity and available positions.

Distinguished Behavior

At Pilgrim Pines, we have certain standards and expectations for our team. Above all else, we desire to glorify God in everything we do. We anticipate all our staff will adhere to the highest moral and ethical standards. We expect the staff to be examples by their solid behavior and to conduct themselves in a Christ-like manner at all times. We look for staff who are committed to regular Christian fellowship, Bible Study, service, and the pursuit of vital relationships with other Christians. Our staff needs to be in good health and prepared for a physically and emotionally challenging summer. Pilgrim Pines full-time staff are committed to seeing you grow in your walk with Christ. Throughout the summer we will pray, encourage, inspire, train, support, and challenge you as you continue to grow in your spiritual life.

Pilgrim Pines views protecting children and youth as an integral part of our mission. We have a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse in our organization.

HIRING INCENTIVES

  • Swag Bag

    • Get a Swag Bag with custom Pilgrim Pines gear if:

      • Applied between October 1 - December 31, 2024

      • All references received before December 31st

      • Hired and work the entire summer

  • Recruit a friend Bonus

    • $500 applied to your final summer paycheck if:

      • Returning staff or hired staff recruit new staff to apply

      • Recruited friend gets hired and works full summer

      • Recruiting staff can receive multiple $500 bonuses if they recruit multiple New Staff

  • North Park Scholarship

    • Prospective and Current North Park University Students are eligible to receive a grant from North Park for the following academic year after serving at Pilgrim Pines for the summer. See more details here!

      • Incoming first-year students: $500

      • After the first summer of employment: $1,000

      • After the second summer of employment: $1,500

      • After the third summer of employment: $2,000

Hiring Process

We hope to have all staff positions (program staff, food service, tech, counselors, lifeguards, maintenance) filled by April 15. We will continue to accept applications until all positions are filled. Early applicants with completed files (application & three references returned to PP) will receive priority consideration. When you do choose to apply we encourage you to follow up after sending in your completed application. We receive many applications and don’t always have positions for all who apply.  An in-person interview or phone interview will be conducted with potential summer staff members if a decision is made to move forward with your application. Please follow up on any sent application. If forward movement, notification of hire will be given by phone/email. A contract will be sent upon the decision to hire and the decision to accept. All potential summer staff must complete the application process. This applies to former Summer Staffers as well.

A clean Background Check is required to be eligible for hire.  Permission to run a background check is collected as part of the application.  Please review the disclosure about the Fair Credit Reporting Act here.  

We require 3 references for new applicants and 2 references for returning applicants. We recommend former employers, teachers, pastors, and other persons who can give an honest account of the type of person that you are. One reference by a relative WILL be considered. If a former staff member is used as a reference, that person must be at least three years removed from being on staff. It is important that references be completed as soon as possible as your application will not be considered until they are received.

Reference forms will be completed online by your references. Please send your chosen references to the link below: