“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 themselves last…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)
“Best experience I’ve ever had! Enriching your life through service and with such wonderful people, you can’t even believe how much you grow.”
– Summer Staffer
Job Openings
Open positions on the North Georgia Camp & Retreat Ministries Summer Team (Glisson, Grow, ELI, Shoreline) for Summer 2021:
Support Team
The Support Team for North Georgia Camp & Retreat Ministries (Glisson, Grow, ELI, Shoreline) includes all non-counselor roles (Interns, Site Directors, Team Leaders, Coordinators, Crew) that make camp possible behind-the-scenes. See below for deadlines.
Alumni Gap
Can’t spend the whole summer with us, but would love to volunteer as available? Be an Alumni Gap! Glisson alumni who have worked during the last three summers are eligible to apply.
Application & Hiring Process
1. Apply
Applications for Summer Team 2021 will go live on 10/12/20.
SUMMER SUPPORT TEAM
Deadline: 10/25/20
CREW MEMBERS
Deadline: 1/3/21
COUNSELORS
Deadline: Until positions filled
2. Interview
After applications have been reviewed, we will contact applicants with a status update and, if applicable, interview details.
Counselor / Crew applicants will receive updates upon application review beginning in December.
Team Leader / Coordinator applicants will receive updates by the end of October.
3. Paperwork
After all interviews have taken place, hiring paperwork will be emailed. Your staff agreement is not complete until you’ve mailed in 100% of your hiring papers.
“Everything we do as counselors is intentional and meant to facilitate the growth of Christian community in our living group…. I learned that camp, and life for that matter, isn’t something we do on our own — we need other people who love and support us.”
– Summer Staffer