February 2024: Applications for Counselor and Crew positions are ongoing until filled.
Make plans now to grow in your faith, develop as a leader, and make a difference this summer! @campglissonstaff
“Glisson joins with the church to make disciples of Jesus Christ and to nurture leadership by creating experiences in Creation and in Christian community that encourage transformation, growth, and renewal for all people.”
Since 1925, summer staff have worked to carry out this mission by providing life-changing summer programming for youth. Summer staff work hard, play hard, get dirty, sweat a lot, serve a lot, lead others and each other, participate, facilitate, cooperate, educate, inspire, and encourage for nine camp weeks each summer.
We’re looking for people who are willing to put others first…for competent and creative leaders…for team players who are willing to love and accept children and youth as they are, to appreciate procedures, to embrace small-group camping philosophy, and to serve with a selfless desire to share God’s love with everyone.
(Feeling pressure to choose between a camp job and a “real job”? First, camp jobs are the most-real jobs in existence. Second, check this out: Skills Cultivated By Camp Employment)
Why Work At Glisson?
“I learned a lot about how to work with new people and how to be a good leader. I also learned a lot more about who I am as a person and who God created me to be.” – 2023 Summer Staff
“Hey [counselors]! We just wanted to say thank you for being like the best counselors ever and making this actually the best week of our lives. We had so much fun. Thank you for helping us grow closer to God. We love you all so much!” – 2023 Campers
Job Descriptions
See below for descriptions of open positions on the North Georgia Camp & Retreat Ministries Summer Team (Glisson, ELI, Grow Day Camps) for Summer 2024. Note that summer staff positions fulfill requirements for internship credit within a wide variety of studies. Contact directors@ngcrm.org to inquire about internship credit.
TEAM LEADERS
• Grow+ELI Site Director
• Crew Team Leader
• Outpost Team Leader
• Sparrowwood Team Leader
• Village Team Leader
• Year-Round Intern
COORDINATORS
• Challenge Course
• Healthcare Manager
• Media: Photo
• Media: Video
• Store & Crafts
• Worship & Hospitality
CREW
Glisson’s Crew position serves as a half-summer servant leadership intensive for graduating seniors. Crew members develop a tight-knit Christian community while providing mission-critical behind-the-scenes support to make camp happen (lifeguarding, dining hall, challenge course, and more).
Application & Hiring Process
1. APPLY
Applications for open Summer Staff 2024 positions are ongoing until filled – start your application today!
2. INTERVIEW
After applications have been reviewed, we will contact applicants with a status update and, if applicable, interview details.
3. PAPERWORK
After all interviews have taken place and references reviewed, job offers will be sent to accepted candidates. When offers are accepted, hiring paperwork will be sent to each staff member. Your staff agreement is not complete until you’ve completed 100% of your hiring papers.
Summer Staff Testimonials
“This summer I learned many things about myself. I grew in confidence and happiness. I made new friends and memories I will keep forever. I tried lots of new things and some were very hard, but overall I just wanna keep serving people and showing people Jesus’s love.” – 2023 Summer Staff
“I have learned how to adapt. How to support myself. How to thrive in chaotic situations. And what it truly means to love and support those around me.” – 2023 Summer Staffer