Summer Staff at HoneyRock

Cabin Leaders at HoneyRock engage in deep, transformational, life-on-life discipleship with campers – facilitating bible studies, participating in activities, engaging in intentional conversations, and modeling Christ-likeness while also living in corporate and individual rhythms of rest and reflection that make 24/7 ministry sustainable.

Residential Camp Cabin Leaders serve campers across two different programs – Res Elementary Cabin Leaders walk alongside 4^th-6^th grade campers as they experience the joys and challenges of extended time away from home, and immersion in creation and scripture, often for the first time. Res Middle Cabin Leaders walk alongside 7^th and 8^th-grade campers as they press deeply into questions of faith, identity, and the joys and challenges of life in community.

Cabin Leaders at HoneyRock engage in deep, transformational, life-on-life discipleship with campers – facilitating bible studies, participating in activities, engaging in intentional conversations, and modeling Christ-likeness while also living in corporate and individual rhythms of rest and reflection that make 24/7 ministry sustainable.

Advance Camp Cabin Leaders serve campers who are transitioning into high school (9^th grade) in a rite-of-passage experience; intentionally using the camp environment to foster rich conversations around faith, purpose, identity, and life in high school.

Catalyst is our High School program for students in 11th-12th grade. The primary responsibility of Catalyst cabin leaders is the discipleship of our campers. The increased length of Catalyst allows for depth of relationships, space for big questions to be asked, and an emphasis on their personal, spiritual, and leadership development. Catalyst cabin leaders will eat, serve, live, pray, learn, grow, and be challenged alongside their campers. The close-knit community developed during our longest camper program has the potential to be a transformative experience for both campers and staff.

We pray that every camper in Catalyst has a catalytic encounter with the Lord that serves as their launching off point in their faith and future calling. If you’re passionate about helping foster these spaces for development and transformation for our campers, then Catalyst cabin leading may be the role for you.

2:22 is our program primarily (but not exclusively) for rising high school sophomores. Cabin Leaders in 2:22 live and serve directly alongside campers; fostering a love for wilderness, service, and pressing into core aspects of what it means to live the Christian life through four key components drawn from 2 Timothy 2:22 - righteousness, faith, love and peace – alongside community, or “all those who call on the Lord”. If you love deep discipleship with high school students, and are hungry for world-class wilderness and ministry training – this may be the program for you.

Voyageur Trip Leaders function as some of HoneyRock’s wilderness tripping experts – leading small groups of 10th-12th grade campers on either a 19-day trip in the Boundary Waters or a 12-day backpacking and climbing trip to Isle Royale. When not in the wilderness, these leaders support HoneyRock’s overall wilderness tripping program by training other staff leaders, helping steward the Trip Locker and Trip Kitchen, and working to keep the logistics of wilderness tripping at HoneyRock running smoothly. If you’re passionate about developing campers, staff, and yourself through deep immersion in Creation, then Voyageur may be the role for you.

This position serves as a core member of the team that nourishes and sustains each member of the HoneyRock community; equipping everyone, through their efforts to prepare healthy meals and cultivate a purposeful dining hall environment, the physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual energy to grow and engage with the fullness of what each day holds. This team rotates duties to cover food preparation (for both the general HoneyRock community and specific dietary needs), food and beverage service, and aspects of dining hall management. The Kitchen team often also works alongside Catalyst campers – growing together in appreciation for the integration of faith and discipleship in the hands-on work of feeding our community. If you want to cultivate your culinary skills, have a passion for ministry and hospitality as a means of serving and equipping others through your work, and enjoy collaborating as a part of a dynamic team, this role may be right for you!

Serving on the Retail and Guest Services Team at HoneyRock is a critical role that serves in two main areas of HoneyRock: preparing and maintaining spaces for our guests in Guest Services and managing our retail store and coffee shop, the Beehive. This role also involves leading and developing our high school campers as they work alongside the team.

This position primarily works alongside HoneyRock’s Facilities Manager to maintain and improve HoneyRock’s existing facilities, as well as build new ones. Recent projects have included everything from building bridges and fiber optic cable laying to building demolition, facility gutting, and renovation projects, platform and shelter construction, activity area maintenance, and deck staining/repair - etc. This team also collaborates often with the greater Site and Facilities team to accomplish larger projects, and many days work alongside Catalyst campers – growing together in appreciation for the integration of faith and discipleship in the hands-on work of construction. If you want to learn and develop your construction skills, collaborate with a small team on projects that make a big impact, and have a high level of ownership over the work you’re doing, this role may be right for you!

*Note: applicant should have the ability to lift at least 50lbs, and possess a valid driver’s license

This position primarily works alongside HoneyRock’s Assistant Director of Site & Facilities to care for the grounds and program equipment of HoneyRock. Projects include everything from the upkeep of firewood stocks and trash locations, to trail maintenance and construction, landscaping and grading, road repair, tree cutting and splitting, activity area design and maintenance – etc. This team also collaborates often with the greater Site and Facilities team to accomplish larger projects, and many days work alongside Catalyst campers – growing together in appreciation for the integration of faith and discipleship in the hands-on work of stewarding and caring for HoneyRock’s 1000 acres of Creation. If you want to learn and develop your forestry and land management skills, collaborate with a small team on projects that make a big impact, and have a high level of ownership over the work you’re doing, this role may be right for you!

*Note: applicant should have the ability to lift at least 50lbs, and possess a valid driver’s license

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, this person will lead assigned painting and staining projects with high-school (Catalyst) campers, whom they will train, supervise, and mentor during the workday. This role is a seasonal (May-August), full-time paid position.

Role Responsibilities and Duties:

• Completing painting and staining assignments in a safe, efficient, and quality manner, as instructed by the Facilities Manager
• Ensuring quality workmanship and efficient workflow
• Maintaining tools and equipment and keep all construction areas safe, organized, and clean.
• Training, mentoring, and managing Catalyst campers and volunteers according to the best practices and skills outlined by the Facilities Manager.
• Setting up ladders, scaffolding, and/or lifts in a safe manner
• Preparing surfaces by sanding, scraping, and/or washing
• Priming/painting/staining surfaces as required; caulk, touch-up, and clean-up job site
• Contributing help to other needs within the Site and Facilities Department as assigned.

Skills and Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in College.
• Must be self-motivated and self-directed.
• Excellent attitude, teach-ability, and strong work ethic.
• Painting skills (1-2 years preferred).
• Detail-oriented while also attentive to efficiency.
• Experience in training and leading others helpful.
• Unrestricted driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift at least 50lbs.

This position is for a Transportation and Maintenance Specialist willing to work in a ministry capacity as part of the HoneyRock Site and Facilities team. They will work with the Transportation & Program Equipment Manager to care for HoneyRock's vehicles, machines, and program equipment. This position will supervise and work alongside the Catalyst 1 camper work crew assigned to them for the summer camp program. They are asked to actively engage in the life of HoneyRock beyond the daily tasks assigned to them. Perform regular maintenance tasks such as but not limited to mileage tracking, vehicle service & cleaning, heavy machinery greasing, small engine maintenance, and general stewardship of auto shop facilities, etc. This person must have an excellent attitude, teachability, and a strong work ethic. Some mechanic/maintenance experience is helpful but not required. They need to have the ability to lift at least 50 lbs. Should possess a valid driver's license for at least 3 years.

This position is for a Summer Receptionist willing to work in a ministry capacity as part of the HoneyRock Office Staff. They will work with the Business Operations Assistant and perform basic office duties. We are looking for applicants who are friendly, organized and able to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment. The Summer Receptionist is one of the first faces or voices a person may encounter at HoneyRock. They should be prepared to respond and assist with parent, student/staff, and guest questions and concerns via in-person, phone, and email. The Summer Receptionist can expect to find themselves answering phones, preparing and sorting staff and camper mail and assisting with projects, filing, or other office duties as assigned. If you are looking for a way to serve the HoneyRock community and enjoy a fun and busy office environment this is the position for you.

Reporting to the HoneyRock Marketing Specialist, the Media Team Photographers and Videographer play a key role in telling the story of HoneyRock through creative and professional images and videos. The Photographer will be part of creating concepts that communicate the HoneyRock story. They will do so by taking and editing professional-quality photos. These photos will be viewed by our campers and families and will also be used in web and print marketing for HoneyRock. The videographer will be a part of creating video concepts, filming, editing, and producing professional-quality videos to be used in web and direct marketing for HoneyRock. These positions are also responsible for image and media equipment management. Applicants for these position will need to supply an online portfolio for review before the beginning of the interview process; this portfolio will be requested when an interview is requested by HoneyRock staff. 

This position is responsible for coordinating all camp worship activities in collaboration with the Summer Program Director and Camp Pastors. This includes, but is not limited to weekly Sunday services, weekly Sunday night vespers services, and the 3 daily camper worship services. This includes recruiting and developing worship teams, organizing worship binders, setting up AV equipment, and facilitating worship spaces that utilize music, prayer, art, scripture, etc. This position generally serves as a Vocational Leadership School (VLS) Unit Leader, facilitating community formation and engaging in discipleship relationships.

This position is for a Registered Nurse willing to work in a ministry capacity as part of the HoneyRock Health Center. This person will work with the onsite Health Center Supervisor and doctor and supervise the nurse assistant and nurse volunteers to provide medical care for campers and students attending HoneyRock during the summer months. Applicants must have a current RN license in Wisconsin and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. They must also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

The HoneyRock Nurse Assistant position is available to current Registered Nurses or a student in nursing school. This person will assist the HoneyRock Health Center Supervisor, Nurse, and Doctor with meeting the health needs of campers and staff. They will provide administrative assistance to the nursing staff. Applicants should have a personal interest in the medical profession. They should have a personable disposition for interacting with campers and students. They should be efficient, detail-oriented, and able to multitask. 

This position works closely with every program at HoneyRock to facilitate group formation experiences for campers and staff. Challenge Course facilitators utilize our extensive low- and high-ropes courses, as well as our climbing walls and on-the-ground teambuilding activities to creatively engage groups towards growing closer together, wrestling with Scriptural Truth, navigating tensions or growth points, etc. They also serve as resident experts in facilitation best practices and help train and equip other staff with resources to enhance their facilitation around HoneyRock. If you enjoy pressing into group dynamics, working to form healthy and thriving communities, and making connections between experiences and Truth, this role may be right for you!

Camp activities are a key part of the entire summer camp experience – it is a place where campers have fun, gain confidence, learn about success and failure, encourage one another, and learn new skills. As an activity area instructor, you will have the chance to have a formative role in a young camper’s life. Activity Area Instructors are responsible for equipment maintenance, area supervision, staff training, and camper instruction in HoneyRock’s activity areas. We hire instructors to run the following areas: Archery, Riflery, Mountain Biking, Climbing, Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Drama, Horsemanship, Wilderness Skills, Canoeing, Swimming, Waterskiing, Kayaking, and Lifeguarding. These instructors serve all camper programs and guests of HoneyRock. Other parts of a day’s work include lifeguarding, equipment and area maintenance, managing campers and cabin leaders, and assisting with different activities.

A Teaching Wrangler at HoneyRock provides western riding lessons for campers in our elementary to high school programs; teaching at mostly a basic (introductory) and intermediate skill level. Wranglers also work with our high school Catalyst campers to prepare horses for lessons and assist with barn maintenance. This position includes the daily care of 27 horses, leading trail rides, community events, and integrating spiritual formation into all aspects of our equestrian programming and management.

*Note: Wranglers need to lift 50 lbs and be comfortable working outside in all types of weather conditions.

All of these positions can fulfill college internship requirements. Internships are available for a wide variety of majors. Let us work with you and your college or university to ensure that your internship requirements are met.

By making your summer job an internship at a place like HoneyRock, you will:

• Gain real-world hands-on experience
• Develop marketable skills in a variety of professional fields
• Explore potential career options
• Grow in personal and relational competencies desired by employers
• Deepen your relationship with Christ through an authentic community and experiences in creation.