About
Employment at Spruce Lake
41.2266° N, 75.2676° W
Spruce Lake’s retreat, youth camp, and outdoor education ministries serve over 30,000 people annually here in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. It takes caring, skilled and dedicated people with a heart for Christian service to fulfill our call to ministry every day. Our team works together to glorify God, serving the body of Christ and our community through relationships, programs, and services that promote evangelism and discipleship. Consider these opportunities in the Pocono Mountains as a service opportunity of genuine value to God.
Two Ways to Apply
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- Apply online, using our online application portal
- 800-822-7505 press 0 Speak to a Guest Service Representative
- Apply via mail,
- Download and print: Youth Employment Application or Adult Employment Application fill out the application form and mail it with your resume to:
Spruce Lake – Employment
5389 Route 447
Canadensis, PA 18325
Retreat Center & Summer Camp Team Positions
We rely on the enthusiasm and skills of well-rounded summer team members to meet the needs of Retreat Center guests and campers participating in Day and Wilderness Camps. Join us for a summer of meaningful work, using your varied skills and interests to have an impact on children and families. Apply Online Today
- Download and print: Summer Team Application Form
Available Positions at Spruce Lake
Full Time, Year-round
Spruce Lake Director
The Director will serve in maintaining the spiritual emphasis according to the mission statement of Spruce Lake. He/She will direct all phases of daily operation of the Retreat Center in promoting the core purpose and goals of Spruce Lake. This individual will develop and maintain good guest relations both internal and external. Support programming and the Guest Group hosting team. Be the Spruce Lake Visionary. Provide leadership in systematizing and automating the process of Spruce Lake.
Recruiting Coordinator
This person will participate in the hiring process from beginning to end, attracting candidates, evaluating resumes, scheduling and conducting interviews and managing the hiring paperwork. Qualifications include proven experience as a recruiting coordinator or recruiter, the ability to conduct different types of interviews, hands-on experience with selection processes, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with HR/candidate systems and databases.
Seasonal Summer Positions
Food Service: Dishwashers & Dining Room Host / PT, year-round If you’re looking for part-time, year-round work with flexible hours and/or rotating shifts, one of these open positions could be for you. Dishwashers and the Dining Room Host at Spruce Lake serve in a Christian ministry environment and interact with guests and staff with courtesy, helpfulness and attention to detail. The Host role includes being a “first responder” to guests’ needs and monitoring the food service line at meals.
Salad /Food Prep – If your skills are in the kitchen we can use you this summer prepping for meals.
Guest Services/Group Coordinator, Seasonal Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends and Sundays. We are looking for someone who is bilingual: Spanish & English. (Additional languages a plus). This individual will welcome guests to a Christian retreat center environment, respond to guest calls and inquiries, and attend to guest needs. Other responsibilities as a Group Coordinator include detailed retreat/event planning, understanding of group contracts, communication with internal departments and external Group Leaders. Computer database and Office Suite experience needed. Must be detail-oriented and organized, with excellent communication skills. Hospitality experience a plus.
Youth Ministries - Seasonal Positions
