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Positions Available - Retreat Center

Chef & Cook – full-time, year-round:  Tap into your sense of ministry and adventure as you move between our two locations to provide exemplary, satisfying food experiences for guests. Flexibility, good judgment and relational skills are needed to manage all aspects of food production. Ensure that quality dishes are served on schedule, and any problems that may arise are resolved quickly and effectively. Competitive salary with excellent benefits package. Apply online at the above portal. Contact Food Service Director, Spruce Lake, 5389 Route 447, Canadensis, PA 18325; Email food22@sprucelake.org.

Guest Group Coordinator – In this full-time, year-round ministry position, you’ll welcome guests to Spruce Lake’s Christian retreat center environment, respond to guest calls and inquiries, and graciously attend to guests’ needs. Additional responsibilities include detailed retreat & event planning, understanding of group contracts, and communicating with internal departments and external Group Leaders. Computer database and Office Suite experience needed. Must be detail-oriented and organized, with excellent communication skills. Experience in hospitality services is a plus. Full benefits package.  Apply online at the above portal. Contact Director, Spruce Lake, 5389 Route 447, Canadensis, PA 18325; 800-822-7505 x 117.

Housekeeper – Are you looking for flexible part-time work with competitive pay and incentives to earn more by exceeding expectations? Spruce Lake is looking for you! We are a thriving Christian ministry dedicated to pointing people toward Christ through hospitality and guest service. We currently have openings of 10-29 hours/week in housekeeping and laundry services, depending on your availability. Bring your skills to the team and demonstrate your attention to detail, personal integrity and positive attitude.  Apply online at the above portal. Contact Director, Spruce Lake, 5389 Route 447, Canadensis, PA 18325; 800-822-7505 x 117.

Salad Prep Specialist – Focus on preparing fresh salads for the following day, and help our cook with meal preparation as needed. Enjoy serving with courtesy, helpfulness and attention to detail. Full-time and part-time positions available. Apply online at the above portal.

Cook – Prepare meals efficiently and safely to satisfy and please our guests, always responding courteously and respectfully to each guest and person on the staff team. Full-time and part-time positions available. Apply online at the above portal.

Dishwashers – In this vital Food Service role, apply efficiency and attention to detail with courtesy toward each guest and everyone on the team. Full-time and part-time positions available. Apply online at the above portal.

Dining Room Hosts – Be a “first responder” to guests’ needs and monitor the entire food service operation at meal times. Full-time and part-time positions available. Apply online at the above portal.

Servers – Flexible, personable servers will work a rotational schedule as needed. Enjoy serving independently and as part of the team. Full-time and part-time positions available. Apply online at the above portal.

Seasonal Summer Positions

Day Camp Counselors – Be responsible for the safety, supervision, and spiritual nurture of each camper assigned to them in keeping with the mission and core values of this ever-growing summer ministry.

Snack Shop Shift Managers – Oversee the summertime operation and the employees of each daytime or evening shift, making sure guests are served our best and with a smile!

Housekeepers – Help us make the place shine! We look for persons who are flexible, personable, industrious and available for a rotational schedule. Bring stamina for accomplishing physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to work well independently and as part of the team.

Custodial Worker – Serve our guests with a smile, flexibility for a rotational schedule, and stamina for accomplishing physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment while working well independently and as part of the team.

Youth Ministries - Seasonal Positions

Adventure Program Facilitator – Help campers and Retreat Center guests safely enjoy our adventure activities that include zip lines, power swings, high ropes courses and other challenge initiatives.

Adventure Program Assistant & Lifeguard – Provide a fun and safe experience for guests and campers.

Day Camp Counselor – Enjoy having fun with kids and sharing God with them – many for the first time.

Expeditions Guide – Lead campers on adventures in God’s creation, and share God’s Good News with them as you hike, bike, canoe or camp under the stars.

Overnight Camp Senior Counselor & Assistant Counselor – Disciple the guys or girls in your tent each week by having fun and sharing life with them.

Program Specialist – Innovate fun things to do and help make it happen! Day Camp, Wilderness Camp & Retreat Center positions available.

Wilderness Camp Head Cook/Assistant Kitchen Manager – Help to plan nutritious meals for our campers, and keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Wilderness Camp Kitchen Staff – Help prepare meals for the campers and keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Wilderness Camp Media Specialist – Help document the fun! Create weekly camper videos & take photos!  Upload pictures to keep the parents up to date.

Wilderness Camp Nurse Assistant – Work with our weekly nurses to keep our campers healthy and happy.

Wilderness Camp Office Assistant – Help camp run smoothly! Support parents and fellow team members behind the scenes.