Living Water Ministries • Staffing

Living Water Ministries conducts programs at Michi-Lu-Ca Conference Center and Camp in Fairview, Stony Lake Lutheran Camp in New Era and Day Camp at churches and parks across the state. The 2008 season begins with staff training. Camp starts on June 15, 2008. We work to support congregational ministry with a focus on Christian education.

We are seeking staff that have a commitment to Jesus Christ, care about and enjoy working with people. Although this is a ministry experience for staff, it is real work and requires skill, stamina and LOVE. In addition to paid positions, some volunteer positions may also be available.

All applicants must complete a staff application and have at least three (3) staff reference forms prepared. Reference forms may be mailed separately from applications.

Staff Application (.pdf)
Staff Reference Form (.pdf)

Applications and references shall be mailed to:

Living Water Ministries
3506 Garling Road
Fairview, MI 48621
Phone: 989-848-2230

Copies of applications will be forwarded to the appropriate camp director(s). Interviews will be conducted during the Spring.

Current Opportunities:

Counselor: Work with a cabin group of 5-10 young people, responsible for their safety and care during programming, crafts and recreation activities. Lives with the campers in cabin groups throughout the week. Minimum age is 18 years and one-year post high school is preferred.

Day Camp Activity Counselor: Works with groups of varying numbers of elementary age children. Counselors are responsible for the care, safety, programming, crafts and recreation. There is no overnight responsibility for campers. The Day Camp program travels to different sites throughout the state weekly. Staff is housed with host families during the program week.

Jr. Counselor: Same as Counselor, but with more supervision. This person is usually 18 years old and a senior or just graduated from high school. This is not the same as a Counselor in Training (CIT).

Family Camp Counselor: Not responsible for the care of a cabin of campers but responsible for presenting programming and activities for families, children and adults. Minimum age is 18 years.

Waterfront staff: Responsible for all water activities. May also be required to assume counselor responsibilities. Minimum age is 18 years. Must have a Red Cross Lifeguard certification, first aid certification and CPR certification.

Health Officer: Responsible for health and safety of campers and staff. Minimum age is 18 years. CPR certification required. Prefer RN, LPN, EMT, MD, DO. Will consider others recognized by DSS as health officer. May be a volunteer position. One week to full season available.

Support Staff: This includes cooks, kitchen assistants, maintenance, and drivers. Depending on position, duties may include food preparation and cleaning of food service areas; maintenance of camp facility; driving supplies to on camp locations. Support staff positions require someone at least 16 years of age who is able to obtain a work permit. Anyone who drives any vehicle to on-camp locations must be 21 or older for insurance purposes.

Nature Instructor: Responsible for creating and maintaining a nature study are for camper and staff use. This position also has counselor responsibilities.

Special Skills: Responsible for leading programming in their skill area and participating in general ministry programs planned by staff. Possibilities include arts & crafts, archery, and sailing. Minimum age of 18 years.

Sailing Instructor (Stony Lake only): Responsible for supervising and teaching sailing, taking care of sail boats and equipment. Minimum age of 18 years with Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR certification.

Wages: Vary depending on position and experience, may be hourly, weekly or for the season. Of course no value can be placed on the personal growth opportunities in faith and ministry.