Employment
If you enjoy working with kids, spending time outdoors, and serving others, consider spending your summer at Shepherd’s Hill at the Crossroads.
Our camp counselors have the great responsibility of providing care, leadership, and a Christian example to our campers throughout the summer. In addition to working with kids, counselors will have opportunities to learn new skills, grow in their faith and character, and bear witness to Christ’s death and resurrection in their words and deeds. All summer staff will undergo a staff training program before camp season begins.
What is Staff Training?
Before camps begin, summer staff gather for a 1-2 week training program. During this time, staff will be participating in community-building activities and training sessions to prepare them for the round-the-clock care and leadership they will be providing to campers. Staff will be trained in such topics as Shepherd’s Hill’s mission and core values, Shepherd’s Hill policies and procedures, camp programming, emergency action plans, first aid and CPR, camp schedules, outdoor skills, games, music, and more!
Who can apply?
We expect our camp counselors to be members of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Our programming is in alignment with Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, and we want our counselors to support and reflect this. We are looking for young adults ages 18 and up, especially those that have completed one year of college or technical school, but this is not required. In addition to camp counselors, we typically hire 2-3 individuals to work in the kitchen or facilitate our horse program.
All staff are required to complete necessary paperwork for employment before or upon arrival at camp. In addition, all staff and volunteers that are 18+, recruited by Shepherd’s Hill, and working directly with youth are required to go through a background check before working or volunteering on site.
What is NLOMA?
Shepherd’s Hill at the Crossroads is a member of the National Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Association (NLOMA). NLOMA is an association of Lutheran camps, whose mission is to “Advance Lutheran Outdoors Ministry in service to Christ, the Church, and our world.” As part of this mission, NLOMA camps work together to recruit young adults for summer staff positions in a program called “Joint Recruitment.” NLOMA is a Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. To learn more about NLOMA and view their directory of Lutheran camps, visit https://nloma.org/.
How do I apply to work at camp?
If you are interested in working at Shepherd’s Hill or another Lutheran camp, visit https://nloma.org/employment/summer/serviceprofile/ to start the application process. You can also direct questions to our Camp Manager by emailing director@shretreat.org or calling the office at (701) 244-5225.
Applications for the next summer open October 15 each fall. As part of your application, you will be asked to select your first and second choice camps to work at (you can view a directory of Lutheran camps at nloma.org). Once your application is submitted, your first choice camp (which may be Shepherd’s Hill!) will contact you to set up an interview time. Once your interview is complete, your application and interview will be considered by your first choice camp. You can expect to hear a decision from your first choice camp no later than the end of February.
The link below will take you to the National Lutheran Outdoors Ministry Association (NLOMA) website to learn more about working at camp and to apply.
Volunteers Welcome!
Have you wanted to help at Shepherd’s Hill or wanted a way to give something other than dollars? Do you want a great place to stay, with golf courses, fishing and recreation opportunities around every corner? We are offering a limited number of free RV hookups in exchange for assistance here at camp. Your 10-20 hours per week of help in an area of your choosing and expertise is in exchange for a free full RV hookup, normally a $200 per week cost. Spots are limited, so please contact us at 701 244-5225 or applications@shretreat.org right away!
